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Dream of Italy’s 16th Anniversary Favorites

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What’s New in Italy in 2019

This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Join to access the entire issue and 160 others! There’s a saying that comes to mind when we think of Italy: “Everything old is new again.” Italy may be known for ancient ruins but its also a country of innovation and rediscovery. So indeed, there’s always something new in …

Unique New Stays in Venice: Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri (August 2018)

This article originally appeared in the August 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here. Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri, located in the sestiere of San Polo in Venice, is a 15th-century nine-unit “aparthotel” overlooking one of the city’s most picturesque residential corners in Campiello Sant’Agostin. The amenities and furnishings are five-star quality and the service is impeccable. Manager Pietro …

Unique New Stays in Venice: Palazzo Volpi (August 2018)

This article originally appeared in the August 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here. Just over the Cannaregio border into Castello in Venice, Palazzo Volpi occupies a prominent location in Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Palazzo Volpi is part of a new accommodation category called an “aparthotel” – a luxury apartment rental with hotel amenities and services. …

Unique New Stays in Venice: Hotel Heureka (August 2018)

This article originally appeared in the August 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here. Returning to the historic center of Venice in Cannaregio, Hotel Heureka is a stunning new property located near Madonna dell’Orto that opened in late 2017 after a lengthy and careful five-year restoration. It’s nestled on a canal and in between residential properties and artisan …

Unique New Stays in Venice (August 2018)

This article originally appeared in the August 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. In a city only six square miles in size and which welcomes upwards of 30 million travelers annually, finding a special place to feel at home in Venice can certainly be daunting. Visiting Venice is so much more than a single day trip and staying even just …

Museum Dedicated to Casanova (April 2018)

This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. This month, a new museum opened in Venice, dedicated to its son Giacomo Casanova. While his name might be synonymous with womanizing, the museum founders and staff hope to introduce visitors to a full portrait of a man whose autobiography illuminates La Serenissima in the 18th century—and by …

A Vineyard to Wetlands: Unusual Things to Do in Venice (March 2018)

This article originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. While working to launch her Prontopia app — which allows travelers to request on-demand help from locals in walkable cities — in its first city, Venice, Shannon Kenny got to know the city through her new local friends. Here are some of the Prontopia Locals’ favorite off-the-beaten-path things to …

Ride-sharing Gondolas and Water Taxis (December 2017/January 2018)

This article originally appeared in the December 2017/January 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. The new app KiShare is bringing ride-sharing to Venice’s waterways, allowing users to join other passengers for gondola, water taxi (motoscafi), and road taxi rides. “We decided to start KiShare because we are gondola drivers and many times people ask us if they can share the gondola or a taxi, and also because we …

Get Help From a Local, on Demand (December 2017/January 2018)

This article originally appeared in the December 2017/January 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Ever wish you had a friend in an Italian city who could advise you on the best way to get around, what to do and where to go? Prontopia aims to change that, and is launching in Venice as a way to connect travelers with local Venetians who can help them at any …

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