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Two weeks ago, over 2,000 buses, taxis, cars and scooters disappeared from Florence’s Piazza Duomo. No, it was not part of a massive, simultaneous grand theft auto, it was, merely, the law. In September, Florence mayor Matteo Renzi announced that by October 25th, the square would be completely vehicle-free and declared a pedestrian-only area. Gone are the honking taxis slowly …
For those of us who love Italy it is no surprise that 25,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers have chosen Florence, Rome and Venice, respectively, as the top three cities in Europe. This year, readers chose from over 10,000 properties and destinations according to regional categories. Other notable awards include Capri and Sicily in the third and fifth spots for European …
Earlier this week, I had lunch with Allison O’ Sullivan, managing director of The Women’s Travel Club. We had much to talk about from our passion for travel to changes in the industry and how women are on the forefront of travel and looking for new and meaningful ways to see the world. Allison told me that the Italy trips …
For years now, Da Vinci Capers has remained a standout in small group tours of Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast, mostly because of owner Barbara Hardesty’s devotion to her company’s mission: to spark the imagination and feed the soul in the tradition of Leonardo Da Vinci. Each week-long programs incorporate Leonardo DaVinci’s teachings, especially sfumato, an open mind and playfulness …
This is the first in a series of guest posts from Italy by Anthony Capozzoli of How To Tour Italy: Dante writes La natura e l’arte di Dio (nature is the art of God). You can see the storm coming in for miles. Like most things in Italy it is a gradual build-up. But when it hits it is as …
Happy Earth Day! Looking for a unique way to see Italy and explore the issues of green tourism, organic food, sustainability, environmental justice and social justice? Then this ecotourism-focused trip I just heard about might be for you… The organization Global Exchange and Green Festival founder Kevn Danaher are offering what they call a “Reality Tour” of Italy from May …
Florence‘s Oltrano neighborhood has long been known as the bastion of craftsmen, artisans and antique dealers. The Florentine reports that the 19th century Conventino, formerly the home of the Monastero di Santa Teresa delle Carmelitane Scalze, located near Piazza Tasso is soon to reopen as a 3,500 square-meter multifunctional center devoted to crafts. According to the newspaper, “The new …
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I often tell people that many of Dream of Italy’s subscribers might just be even more passionate about Italia than me. And I clearly love it so very much. One of those subscribers that I have in mind is Richard Katzev who has been subscribing to Dream of Italy since January 2003. From time to time, I get e-mails from …
Venice The Deal: 149€ ($210) per night plus tax for a Hilton King room at the 5-star Hilton Molino Stucky Hotel during the months of July and August. The Details: This is a steal since the regular nightly rate at this new luxury hotel is over $400 per night! You must book 21 days in advance. Use the discount code:PR20AP …
