Dream of Italy, The Insider's Guide to Undiscovered Italy is a six-year old subscription travel newsletter devoted to authentic, luxury travel in Italy. Published ten times a year, the award-winning newsletter covers everything from cooking schools to villa rentals, new restaurants and hotels to specialty tours. Dream of Italy has been recommended by USA TODAY, National Geographic Traveler and U.S. News + World Report, among others. Yearly subscriptions (by postal mail or Internet only) start at $79 and include online access to more than 55 back issues – perfect for trip planning!

Who is Kathy McCabe?

Kathy McCabe is the founder, editor and publisher of the six-year-old newsletter Dream of Italy. Through her editorial work and media appearances, she has helped thousands of travelers experience more authentic Italian journeys. She has discussed Italian travel on ABC News World News This Morning, Travel Channel Radio and Peter Greenberg’s Travel Today and has been quoted in numerous publications including BusinessWeek and SmartCEO. McCabe is also a frequent contributor to AOL Travel and her travel writing has appeared in magazines such as Saveur and Global Traveler. (See longer bio here.)

What is The Italian Dream Concierge?

This is the travel planning service McCabe started in order to actively bring clients the same authentic and insider Italy that Dream of Italy presents in its pages. Through the services of The Italian Dream Concierge, travelers can benefit directly from McCabe's extensive knowledge, years of personal travel experience and network of colleagues and insider contacts throughout Italy. Her unique perspective as a writer and Italian travel expert allows her to approach travel planning from the “experience” of travel rather than the “business” of travel. She does not take commissions for her suggestions. Services include basic travel consulting, day-by-day itinerary planning and escorted trips. (See more info. here)

What is Dream of Italy Designs?

Kathy and her mother joined forces to establish Dream of Italy Designs in 2004. This division of the company brings unique Italian jewelry creations to life utilizing Venetian glass beads, antique Italian buttons and other unusual items.