Published on Sunday, May 20, 2018 by Kathy McCabe The Bridge of Sighs. The Ponte Vecchio. We all know at least one bridge that makes us long for Italy and its beautiful views. That’s why we love this list of 16 Italian bridges via The Local. If you’ve wanted a new perspective on your Italian travels, this could be it: Why not try out some of these crossings, working them into city visits and country treks, to...

Published on Saturday, August 15, 2015 by Steve If you're ready to take your own tour of Italy, take my father's advice, "“Off season is the best season for Italy. It’s bargain time, shopping time and the weather is fine!” The weather in Italy in the winter is mild. The crowds are gone and you have the country to yourself. Plus the exchange rate is amazing right now. I'm thrilled to offer you a very specia...

Published on Sunday, January 11, 2015 by Steve Do you live in the New York City area or will you be there the weekend of January 24th? I hope you will join me and a group of my favorite Italy travel experts  on Sunday, January 24th at 3 p.m.  for the travel seminar: Insider's Italy I will be on the panel along with fellow Italy experts Kathy McCabe, editor of  Dream of Italy; Susan Van Allen, Italian Ameri...

Published on Friday, December 28, 2012 by Kathy McCabe More Americans want to travel to Italy in 2013 than any other foreign country, a survey by Fly.com reveals.   "It is no surprise that Italy is at the top of America's wish list for 2013," said Warren Chang , vice president and general manager, Fly.com.  "The destination conjures up images of romance, history and some of the finest food and wine in the world.  H...

Published on Thursday, August 30, 2012 by Kathy McCabe If you love Italy and are obsessed with traveling in Italy, you're not the first one. Throughout history there have been great men and women whose words about Italy and their appreciation for the country have been immortalized. Here are just a few great quotes on Italy: "You may have the universe if I may have Italy." -- Giuseppe Verdi "A man who has not been...