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Here are the more than 60 back issues that subscribers to Dream of Italy have access to:

June 2009 - Special Report: Umbria
Explore the incredible region of Umbria. We review three Umbria villa rentals that you won't want to miss. From a local wine bar to a Slow Food mecca, we find four must-visit restaurants in Umbria. Cooking lessons...Deruta ceramics...private guides in Assisi...truffle hunting...visiting Lake Trasimeno and more. (12 pages) . . . read more
May 2009- Learning the Italian Language, Food in Tuscany
"Italian, handcrafted by poets and wordsmiths, embodies its native speakers' greatest genius: the ability to transform anything--from marble to melody, from the humble noodle to life itself--into a joyous art." Learn about the Italian language from author Dianne Hales and then read her picks for where to go in Rome, Florence and Tuscan. We'll catch up with the Diva of Tuscan cooking for a recipe, restaurant recommendations and tips for how to bring Tuscany to your home. More on fun things to do in Venice and Florence, too. (8 pages) . . . read more
April 2009 - Art Classes in Italy, Rome Restaurants
Spend a day or a week at an art workshop in Italy, learn mask-making and mosaics in Venice, make jewelry and paint landscapes in Tuscany, paint ceramics and learn embroidery in Umbria. When in Rome, dine where the locals dine - at authentic restaurants near the Pantheon. (8 pages) . . . read more
March 2009 - Gastronomy University, Olive Harvest, Turin
Having a mid-life crisis? Maybe it is time to run off to a special culinary university program in Italy. One woman did. Learn how to join in a Tuscan olive harvest this November. Find out what's new in Turin since the Olympics. . . . read more
February 2009 - Retiring in Italy, Ravello, New Hotels
Dream of retiring in Italy? We have practical advice as well as interviews with expats who made the move. Also, a story of a surprise wedding vow renewal on the Amalfi Coast. A listing of new hotels in Italy. Venice debuts a new booking Web site and a new bargain restaurant near St. Mark's. (8 pages) . . . read more
December 2008/January 2009 - Cilento, Venice
Most visitors to Campania know about Naples and the Amalfi Coast, but what about Cilento? We introduce you to this magical, mythical area. Headed to Venice for the holidays? We've got an insider's view on how to get the most of Christmas and New Year's in Venice. Plus four great hotels to stay in while you're visiting. . . . read more
November 2008- Christmas in Rome, Florence Restaurants
Do as the Romans do. Learn how to make the most out of Christmas holiday in the Eternal City. Follow Florentines to their favorite eateries and avoid the tourist traps. Visit a Neapolitan Christmas street featuring Nativities and figurines of famous folks like Barack Obama. Hit the hills of Valle d'Aosta for some cheese tasting! . . . read more
October 2008 - Tuscan Spa, Roman Inn, James Bond
Visit one of Tuscany's oldest spa towns - learn the history of this tiny Tuscany gem and indulge in the delights of a modern spa resort. Visit a new Rome hotel that our writer says "counts as one of the great hotel stays of my life." Find out where to live like James Bond in Tuscany. And much more on Florence, Rome and a new exhibit in Washington, D.C. . . . read more
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
July/August 2008 - Tuscany, Gelato, Florence, Capri
Discover the story of an American family in Tuscany, the history of gelato, your newest latest summer reading list, ideas for exploring Capri and Florence in new ways, and more in the July/August issue of Dream of Italy! . . . read more
June 2008 - Gubbio, Viterbo, Milan
Explore two of Italy's lesser-known but more-than-enchanting cities - Gubbio in Umbria and Viterbo, just north of Rome. Then fulfill all of your travel fantasies by learning more about Europe's only 7-star hotel, in Milan. (8 pages) . . . read more
May 2008 - Vatican Secrets, Rome's Ghetto
We talk to the author of a new book claim Michelangelo inserted Jewish symbols and messages of religious reconciliation in the Sistine Chapel. Touring Rome's Jewish Ghetto. A new Fendi-designed hotel offers and affordable place to stay in the Eternal City. New flights between the U.S. and Milan, transfers in Tuscany and summer music festivals. (8 pages) . . . read more
April 2008 - Golf in Italy, Vasari Corridor, Tuscany
Love to golf? Why not try it in Italy? A guide to places to play and stay and special rules for golf in Italy. Walk with the Medicis over the Ponte Vecchio in an exclusive tour of Florence's Vasari Corridor. See how an American couple made their dream come true opening a B+B in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia. (8 pages) . . . read more
March 2008 - Cooking in Sicily, Vespas in Rome
Learn the delicious culinary secrets of native Sicilian chefs through one of the half-dozen cooking programs we detail. Find out what its really like to ride through Rome on a Vespa. Capri cafes, a new restaurant in Florence, unique dining experiences and how to get the best airfare. (8 pages) . . . read more
February 2008 - Money-Saving Tips, Pisa
Oodles of our best money-saving tips - yes you can afford Italy this year! Pisa beyond the tower. News on new attractions in Rome, Rimini and Saturnia, plus a re-opening in Florence. . . . read more
Dec. 2007/Jan. 2008 - Le Marche, Tuscany Fractional Ownership
The exploration of a little-known region - Le Marche...The possibility of owning a villa in Tuscany - through fractional ownership...Not eating like a tourist in Venice - four choices... . . . read more
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