"The pages of Dream of Italy are full of tips on travel, shopping, food, and culture." - National Geographic Traveler Magazine

Put the words "travel" and "Italy" into the Google search engine. You will see 215 MILLION results. So where do you start when you're planning your first or 21st trip to Italy? After all, either one of these Italian vacations should be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

You start here. At the subscription travel newsletter, Dream of Italy.

We cut through the junk and the over-touristed places recommended in guidebooks and give you the authentic Italy travel experience -- savvy recommendations on Italian destinations from Chianti to Capri, Rome to Ragusa. We cover only 3- to 5-star travel -- something that falls under the category of "luxury travel" or "experiential travel." That doesn't mean we don't value your money (or ours). And we'll certainly report worthwhile deals (and special subscriber discounts on travel to Italy) to you.

September 2008 - Special Report: Villa Rentals II Don't even think about renting a villa or an apartment in Italy without reading this special issue containing everything you need to know about the process and selecting the best property for you and your family. Includes a list of over 50 recommended rental agencies, apartments and villas! . . . read more **NEW: Events Calendar - What's Happening in Italy This Fall/Winter (Free Access)** Enjoy free access to our continuously updated events calendar featuring festivals, exhibitions, musical performances and more -- happening all over Italy. . . . read more More

Villa Rentals: What I Learned From Slow Travel (September 2008) Pauline Kenny and her husband Steve Cohen found a new way to travel -- and founded a Web site and a movement to go along with it. Pauline shares her story and how it can help the rest of us navigate the world of villa rentals. Lots of practical advice on how to rent in Italy! . . . read more Recommended Rental Agencies, Apartments and Villas in Italy (September 2008) The best part of this special report - a listing of over 50 agencies, apartments and villas that we've tried and like - from apartments rentals in Rome to villas overlooking the Amalfi Coast. . . . read more How to Find a Good Villa Rental Agency (September 2008) Villa rental agencies for Italy are not created all created equal; they come in all shapes and sizes. We tell what to look for and the most important questions to ask when you're thinking about working with an agency. . . . read more Villa Rentals: Tips for First-Timers (September 2008) Never rented an apartment or villa abroad before? No worries! Here are six things to do to insure a hassle-free experience renting in Italy. . . . read more More

**NEW: Events Calendar - What's Happening in Italy This Fall/Winter (Free Access)** **NEW: An American Family in Tuscany (Free Access Article)** **NEW: The Price is Right at This Rome Hotel: Villa Laetitia (Free Access Article)** **NEW: Rachael Ray's Italian Wedding Hideaway (Free Access Article)** **The Lowdown on August in Italy (Free Access Article)** **NEW: Tips and Tricks for Saving Money in Italy (Free Access Article)** **Romantic Ravello Enchants Visitors (Free Access Article)** **What Makes Italy Such a Romantic Destination (Free Access Article)** **What's Happening in Florence for Christmas, New Year's (Free Article)** **Perfect Sicilian Day Trips from Palermo (Free Access)** **So You Want to Drive Along the Amalfi Coast? (Free Article)** **Tips for Choosing Child-Friendly Lodging in Italy (Free Article)** **Villa d'Este Reveals the Recipe for Frank Sinatra's Favorite Risotto (Free Article)** **See the Pope at Christmas and Throughout the Year (Free Article)** **A Few More Favorite Things: The Amalfi Coast (Free Article)** More