Today, the dollar-to-euro exchange rate hit a 12-year low against other world currencies, meaning that those dollars will go farther when you travel to Italy. Currently at $1.05 to 1.00€, the exchange rate is expected to drop even further, with some analysts predicting a 1:1 exchange as soon as next month. It’s probably going to stay that way for a while, too. …
Tips for Snagging Affordable Airfare to Italy This Spring and Summer
It is no secret airfares to Italy are steep this year. Blame fuel charges most of all and also limited capacity. Where $900 roundtrip from New York to Italy in the shoulder season used to seem expensive, it now sounds about right. We’r have an information-packed conversation on Dream of Italy’s Facebook page filled with great Italy airfare tips — …
Special Deal at Palazzo Sasso on The Amalfi Coast
One of the most incredible hotel stays I have had in my life was at Palazzo Sasso on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The hotel, perched on a thousand-foot seaside cliff in Ravello, is often lauded as one of the world’s best hotels. From the impeccable service to the absolutely-dream-like setting to the exquisite food, Palazzo offers that once-in-a-lifetime (but hope to make …
CyberMonday Deals on Gifts for Travelers, Italian Gifts and Gift Subscriptions
Looking for the perfect Italian gift or gifts for travelers on your Christmas list. Look no further than the award-winning travel newsletter Dream of Italy and our online gifts store. Enjoy the following deals for CyberMonday (as we write this Sunday, you can start shopping!) and the Tuesday afterwards. Enjoy! $15 Off Gift Subscriptions + TWO BONUS DVDs Use Discount …
Get One Hotel Night Free In Italy and Beyond With JDB
I’ve long been a fan of JDB Fine Hotels & Resorts. Judy Baer and her team have a knack for representing truly unique and charming hotels in Italy and beyond. I often learn about a special new property from their offerings or see a place that I’ve reviewed (and loved) make it onto their list. JDB is a fantastic operation …
A Villa in Viterbo Italy: Where Julia Roberts Stayed While Filming “Eat Pray Love”
Updated 2018. In our Eat Pray Love Italy travel guide, we told you about the luxury hotels where movie star Julia Roberts stayed while filming in Rome last August. Yet when filming moved to other parts of Italy and Julia’s family and entourage arrived in Italy (husband Danny Moder, her three children, bodyguards and yoga instructor), they took up residence …
Become a Newsletter Subscriber and Save on Your Trip to Italy!
Ready to rent a villa in Italy or book a cooking class or choose a tour? We can help you save big on all of these Italy travel services! Here’s another great reason to become a subscriber to Dream of Italy’s award-winning print newsleter – subscribers are now entitled to exclusive discounts on Italy travel services as well as …
Incredible Deals on Flights to Italy
Spring means savings when it comes to buying tickets to Italy. US Airways is offering roundtrip flights to Milan and Rome from NYC or Philly for $298 plus taxes and fees. This is good for weekday flights through May 20th. You must buy your tickets by this Thursday. Eurofly is selling roundtrip flights between NYC and Rome for $499, …
Deal Alert: 2-for-1 Tickets to Rome on Eurofly
Oh those crazy kids at Eurofly, they’re at it again! You KNOW you want to go to Italy this fall especially since the euro is down to $1.36 (yes, I know, all those other financial problems still out there) well, this fabulous Eurofly deal will help you save some bucks if you go! A round-trip coach ticket for travel to …
Delta Sale on Flights to Italy
If this Labor Day weekend has you on the hunt for a fall ticket to bella Italia, check out Delta. The airline is offering a roundtrip fare of $758 between New York and Rome. which is pretty decent considering fees and fuel. There may be sale rates available on other Italy routes as well. This fare is valid for travel …