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Casa Sergio, located in the countryside, is surrounded by olive and fruit trees. Ten minutes away from Alberobello, hills of Monopoli and long sandy beaches of Capitolo. Fully equipped & air conditioned. Totally private with a swimming pool, gazebo with barbeque and wood burning oven. Cooking lessons available. English spoken. 10% discount for Dream of Italy readers For …
If you’re thinking of renting an apartment or villa in Italy, if you’ve already started looking for a villa rental, you know all of the choices can be daunting. Here are five quick tips for renting an Italian villa: 1. Make sure there’s someone available nearby 24/7 in case something goes wrong. I learned the importance of this first-hand when …
Ready to fill 2013 with Italy? We have the perfect Italia 2013 Desktop Calendar for you. You can either purchase it OR receive it FREE when you subscribe to Dream of Italy. The photo above is the featured photo for August 2013. Here photographer Mary Ann Glass explains how she captured the image: Can you smell the lavender? This view is from …
This is an excerpt from the August 2012 issue of Dream of Italy: Timber Resorts, an American company known for high-end ski resorts and fractional ownerships, is behind the sumptuous 5-star Castello di Casole. Casole is much more of an estate than a hotel, featuring 41 suites and 28 farmhouses for rent, fractional ownership or whole ownership. Twenty minutes …
The American author Gore Vidal has died at the age of 86. The iconic Vidal will be remembered for many things including his 25 novels and political activism. Vidal will also be noted for his enduring love for Italy. He lived in Ravello on Italy’s Amalfi Coast for more than three decades. Vidal was known to locals as “Il Maestro.” Gore Vidal owned …
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg reportedly has bought an Italian castle in the region of Piedmont. If he indeed purchased Lavezzole Castle on the Alfieri hillside between Asti and Alba, then I think he’s neighboring one of my favorite wineries in Italy, Marchesi Alfieri. Sisters Emanuela, Antonella and Giovanna San Martino di San Germano are the proud proprietors of Marchesi Alfieri, a wine estate, …
Are you in the market to buy a villa in Tuscany? Granted this is still in the “dream” category for most of us, but an intriguing auction taking place later this month just might help one lucky bidder snag an elegant villa in Tuscany for a steal of a price. Villa Sognare, a 26-room villa in the walled town of Barga, will be …
Live like a local for less than a hotel with Cross Pollinate Perfect for families who want cooking facilities and space to spread out. All our properties are inspected by our staff and reviewed and photographed honestly. Booking is quick and easy. No damage deposits or cleaning fees, and most importantly, we’re reachable for any problems or questions before and …
This article originally appeared in the June/July 2012 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here. Updated 2018. Few visitors to the area around Alberobello in Puglia haven’t dreamed of spending the night in one of the trulli, historic conical limestone huts, that dot the landscape here and are now protected by UNESCO World Heritage status. At Masseria Gelso Bianco, 11 …
If Tuscany is on your Bucket List – you’ll want to know about Il Borgo Villa Bossi Pucci + Want to stay in a private countryside villa with friendly, professional hosts? + Want to enjoy favorite local dishes in charming restaurants each night? + Want to drive along the scenic back roads of Chianti without renting a car? + …
