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August in Italy is…controversial. Some people say do everything you can to stay away, while I say, if you plan it right, it might not be a bad time to visit Italy. Make up your own mind when you read my article on the myths about visiting Italy in August. Photo by Cristiano Cani, flickr.com
Updated 2018. Italy is sweltering this week under an oppressive heat wave. Surely, Italians have flocked to the beach, not only to cool down but because in August that’s what Italians do. Some of Italy’s best beaches (indeed some of the world’s finest beaches) are on the island of Sardinia. Our friend Susan Van Allen reveals her favorite Sardinia beach, where history, …
In honor of Dream of Italy’s new issue on Puglia, I’ve put together a few reasons why the region of Puglia rocks. There could be thousands of reason but here are seven to start… 1. The Trees: Each of Puglia’s millions of gigantic, ancient olive trees seems to be as unique as a thumbnail, growing and contoring each in its own shape. …
Recently CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg and his team asked me to share five of the most beautiful Italian beaches over on his travel site. I know the Internet and travelers love lists like this but to be honest, narrowing any down any selection of “best of” or “most beautiful” in Italy gives me some anxiety – so many great …
In our May special report on the coast of Tuscany, Elisabeth Antoine Crawford took us on a special journey to the island of Elba, just off the coast. She detailed 10 Great Things to Do on Elba, here are three of our favorites: #1 Get a Mountain High From the hill town of Marciana, take a cabinovia to the 3343-foot …
In time for summer, The Telegraph (U.K.) recently came out with a guide to the best beaches in Europe, including Italy. Their guide focused on three regions in Italy where they say the sun and sand are more than fine: Tuscany “Cala Piccola is a rocky cove with a small pebble beach and translucent aquamarine water.” “Viareggio beach in Tuscany …
In the December 2008/January 2009 issue of Dream of Italy, writer Duncan Campbell unveils the long history and natural beauty of a little-known part of Campania. Here’s an excerpt: The southern Italian region of Campania is justifiably known for its premier attractions, most notably Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast. But go a little further south– just 70 miles from …
TripAdvisor has named the town of Budoni, on the Italian island of Sardinia as the #1 international destination for 2009. This seaside town boasting miles of pristine white beaches is in the northeastern corner of the island, just south of Olbia, one of the main ports connecting the island with mainland Italy. TripAdvisor hasn’t elaborated as to what put Budoni …
If a trip to the beaches of Italy is in your future, be sure to check out La Guida Blu 2008’s listing of the country’s piú belle spiagge. Compiled by Legambiente and the Italian Touring Club, La Guida Blu considers much more than just gorgeous sand and surf – over 130 factors are considered, including the presence of a well-maintained …
Who doesn’t enjoy hitting the beach on a smoldering hot day, relaxing on a lounge-chair, feeling the cool breeze and the ocean mist caressing your face? For many women, the thought of strutting out onto the beach half-naked in a skimpy swimsuit is terrifying, especially if they know they are going to be either gawked at (or even worse, laughed …
