This New Year’s Eve, step back in time in the heart of Tuscany as the luxurious Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort hosts a 1930s soiree, complete with gangster pinstripe suits, bow ties, Borsalino-hat clad waiters and chefs. The Jazz quartet, Sweet & Hot Band, will play the night away, and guests will ring in 2011 with a traditional …
Great Place for a Spa Day in Rome
Sometimes running around Rome takes its toll. So much to see, so many miles to walk. If you’re looking for a place to relax and rejeuvenate in the Eternal City, our friend Rebecca Winke tells us about her secret haven in Rome – Acquamadre Hammam. I can’t wait to try it on my next visit to Rome.
I Got My Butt Kicked, Under the Tuscan Sun
Yesterday, the famed Tuscan sun was shining and I was determined to make it an active day. I’m stay at the Hotel Adler Thermae, a spa in Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia. I was very excited to take part in “Nordic Walking” at 9 a.m. – this is basically a group walk through the hills of Toscana, you use ski poles to …
This Is Why We Love Tuscany
The view (with a little zoom from my camera, yes, I took this photo on my crappy camera!) from my room at the Hotel Adler Thermae:
Another Day in Paradise: Tuscan Olive Oil Massage
Before you all start throwing tomatoes at me, please understand that I work very, very hard at running Dream of Italy. A standard week is 12 hours per day, 5 days per week and usually at least a half-day each weekend. And when I come to Italy, something I feel very blessed to be able to do, it is hardly …