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List of Back Issues
Here are the more than 70 back issues that subscribers to Dream of Italy have access to:
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December 2011/January 2012 - Rome Food Tour, Carnevale in Fruili, Maremma Hideaway
While Italian Carnevale in Venice gets plenty of notice, there's a very special and colorful pre-Lenten celebration in Muggia, Friuli - find out how to take part. Ready for a culinary adventure in Rome? Don't miss this food tour in Testaccio. And we visit a renovated castle in Maremma Tuscany where you can take Tuscan cooking lessons with the cookbook author owner. (8 pages) . . .
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November 2011 - Le Marche, Wines of Emilia-Romagna, Parma's Prosciutto
Our November issue explores the wines and vineyards of Emilia-Romagna, takes us meandering through a corner of Le Marche (home to the Rossini Opera Festival, the Renaissance jewel of Urbino, a truffle-filled landscape and the house of the Virgin Mary) and gets into the world of prosciutto with a factory and museum tour and over-the-top tasting. (8 pages) . . .
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October 2011 - Positano, Piedmont Cooking School, New Florence Hotel
Find out why John Steinbeck famously said "Positano bites deep." Explore the enchanting hotels, restaurants, shops and nearby day trips of Positano. Then head to the mountains of Piedmont for a rustic and riveting cooking lesson. Relax with a massage and stupendous view at this new luxury hotel overlooking Florence. (8 pages) . . .
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September 2011 - Venice Art, Villa d'Este's International Ambassador
Venice is home to some of the world's greatest art treasures. Our writer plots her art tour through Venice's churches and museums along with some help from some expert Venice guides. Then meet Jean Salvadore and read the incredible story of her 40-year relationship with Lake Como's Villa d'Este, serving as the hotel's international ambassador. (8 pages) . . .
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July/August 2011 - City of Monza, Hotel Barge on the Po River, New Rome App
If cars and racing are your thing, don't miss Monza, the home of one of Italy's most famous racing track -- where you can get behind the wheel. But there's even more to Monza including a royal palaceeven and one of the largest walled parks in Italy. Want to try a different way to get around northern Italy? What about a hotel barge. Plus from our new Rome app: a children's museum, private shopping guide and awesome gelateria. (8 pages) . . .
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June 2011 - Le Marche Agriturismo, Florence Restaurants
Get ready for a mouth-watering tour of Italy. First we start in the region of Le Marche where an American couple are living out a dream hosting guests and giving cooking lessons in their very own agriturismo. Then we're on to Florence, where noted foodie Elizabeth Minchilli lets us in on a handful of her favorite places to eat from a restaurant selling Ligurian specialties to a gelateria selling flavors like Earl Grey sorbet. (8 pages) . . .
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May 2011 - Special Report: The Coast of Tuscany
We have had so many subscribers asking for travel advice on visiting the Tuscan Coast that we put together this special report. First, we travel to the lovely coastal town of Castiglioncello for a fish festival. Then learn what makes Forte dei Marmi a great choices for Tuscany beach vacations with kids. Looking for romance? You will find it in Porto Ercole at a very special resort. Finally, we head to Napoleon's island of exile, Elba, for ten special experiences. (8 pages) . . .
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April 2011 - Photography in Italy, "Extra Virgin," Luxury in Assisi
Italy is truly one of the most beautiful places on Earth. So how do you capture it in all its glory? Whether you're an amateur photographer or more experiences, master photographer Brad Mikel lets us in on his secrets for capturing the magic of "la dolce vita." Then we meet Debi Mazar and her Tuscan husband, Garbiele Corcos, and learn what makes their TV show Extra Virgin so special. Finally, Assisi has a truly luxury hotel of its own with a spa you won't want to miss. (8 pages) . . .
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March 2011 - Palladio's Vicenza, Rome Hotels, Montepulciano
In this issue we explore the northern city of Vicenza, where the great architect Palladio did much of his work. We return to Rome for more hotel reviews of places to bunk down in the Eternal City. Our writer takes us to what is said to be "the most beautiful wine cellar in the world" in Montepulciano. (8 pages) . . .
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February 2011 Issue - San Marino, Padova (Padua), Affordable Rome Hotel
In eight plus years of publishing Dream of Italy, we've only left Italy to visit Vatican City. In this issue, we visit the only other country within the country of Italy - San Marino. What we find is a mountainous, delightful place, well worth visiting. Then we head to the Veneto to visit Padova, home to the Scrovegni Chapel and much more. Finally, we check into a new affordable Trastevere hotel in Rome. Andiamo! (8 pages) . . .
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November 2010 - Tuscany's Biodynamic Wines, Anacapri, Amalfi Coast, Rome Restaurants
Travel with us to the Amalfi Coast where we explore two treasures. First, the Axel Munthe's famous Villa San Michele in Anacapri. We also tell you where to eat and where to stay in Anacapri. Then an abbey on the Amalfi Coast that is turning 1,000 next year. We'll also learn about the production of biodynamic wines outside Lucca and share two Rome restaurant recommendations. (8 pages) . . .
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September 2010 - Dining in Friuli, Exploring Verona
Tucked away between mountains and sea in Italy's northeast corner, tiny Friuli--Venezia Giulia boasts one of the country's most distinctive regional cuisines. The author of a new cookbook on the region reveals where she loves to eat in Friuli. Surely, you've heard of Verona, but do you know that there's so much more there than Juliet's balcony? We explore the Roman ruins, city highlights, places to stay and eat. (8 pages) . . .
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July/August 2010 - Amalfi Coast, Paestum, Gelato, Tuscany, Umbria
Headed down to the Amalfi Coast or Campania? The you must visit Paestum - one of Italy's best archaeological sites. While you're in Campania, head on over to the coast where we review two new hotels and a new and affordable bus service for getting around. Barrie Kerper, author of a new book on Tuscany and Umbria, has tons of insider tips for Central Italy. And learn how to attend gelato-making school in Italy. (8 pages) . . .
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June 2010 - "Marcus of Umbria", Lazio's Castelli Romani
Learn about the lovely region of Umbria from the unique perspective who fell in love with the area, an Italian man and most of all, a dog named Marcus. Get the author's insider tips for exploring Umbria. Take a culinary tour of the towns of the Castelli Romani outside of Rome. (8 pages) . . .
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