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Rome Travel Articles

Few cities in the world can compare with Rome and it is so full of things to see and do, one would truly need a lifetime in the Eternal City to explore every corner. There are numerous ancient wonders - the Colosseum, the Forum, the Pantheon are some of the big ones but new ancient ruins are constantly being discovered. One of the ways in which is truly Eternal. For art, go the Borghese Gallery. For a touristy must, throw coins in Trevi Fountain. Sit on the Spanish Steps, too. Of course, another must-see is the country within the city of Rome -- Vatican City. Visit the trendy neighborhoods of Trastevere and Monti. These are just a few of the highlights of a visit to Rome.

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What's New in Rome Italy for Summer 2010
Tips for Visiting Rome from Rome Travel Insider Nancy Aiello
Let Angels Be Your Guide, The Angels and Demons Tour of Rome
See the Pope at Christmas and Throughout the Year
You Haven't Seen Rome Til You've Seen It With Enrico
Which Rome Museums Are Open on Mondays
The Price Is Right at This Rome Hotel
How to Do Rome So Rome Doesn't "Do You In"
Italy Events Calendar: What's Happening in Italy This Summer and Fall

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Where to Shop in Rome Italy: Part One (February 2010)
In part one of our big shopping guide to Rome, we detail where to buy antiques, fashion, home decor and food in the Eternal City. . . . read more

Where to Shop in Rome Italy: Part Two (February 2010)
In part one of our big shopping guide to Rome, we detail where to buy gifts, leather goods, jewelry and paper goods in the Eternal City. . . . read more

Dining in Valentino's Rome (Dec. 2009/Jan. 2010)
Vanity Fair special correspondent Matt Tyrnauer spent two years in Rome making the documentary Valentino The Last Emperor. He discovered the joys of dining in Rome and profiles 10 of his favorite restaurants including a few of Valentino's own haunts. . . . read more

One Italian Expert's Guide to Rome: Dianne Hales' Favorites in the Eternal City (May 2009)
Having to traveled to Rome for nearly three decades, this expert on the Italian language recommends her favorite Roman restaurants, where to stay in Rome (including apartment rentals) and what sites not to miss. . . . read more

Authentic Roman Dining Near the Pantheon (April 2009)
Noted author David Downie reveals Rome restaurants, wine bars and trattorias that are favorites among the locals and must visits in Central Rome. . . . read more

From Farm to Fork: A New Rome, Italy Tour for Families (February 2009)
This new tour combines farm visits, market tours, cooking lessons and meals exploring the sustainability of the Roman diet and how Italians have remained so connected to the land and the food it produces. . . . read more

Rome Hotel: There's Room at the Inn (October 2008)
Our writer called her visit to this hotel near Rome's ancient wonders, "one of the great hotel stays of my life." . . . read more

A Rome Hotel Suite Unlike Any Other (October 2008)
Did you know that the largest hotel suite in Europe can be found in Rome? All 11,700 square feet of it. . . . 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

The Dream Interview: Secrets of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel (May 2008)
Imagine that the world's most celebrated fresco, studied and analyzed for hundreds of years, yields hidden messages, undiscovered for five centuries. Those messages contain Jewish symbols and messages of reconciliation between the faiths. These are the provocative contentions of the authors of a new book . . . read more

Touring Rome's Jewish Ghetto (May 2008)
The founder of the cultural association Rome for Jews offers an eye-opening perspective on one of Rome's most interesting neighborhoods, home to half of Italy's Jews. . . . read more

Scooting Around Rome on a Vespa (March 2008)
In large part, the world became familiar with, and enamored of, the Vespa with the 1953 release of the movie Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck The Romans have made a cottage industry out of it. . . . read more

Palace of Rome's First Emperor Opens in March (Feb. 2008)
On March 2nd, four frescoed rooms inside the palace of Emperor Augustus on Rome's Palatine Hill will open after decades of restoration. . . . read more

Disney Tour Does Italy (October 2007)
Adventures by Disney gives families a new and organized way to tour Italy and make it fun for young and old family members alike. Our writer takes her family of one of their first Italy tours. . . . read more

Taking the Kids to Rome? Read This First
The key to a successful Roman sojourn with kids? According to one expert,"space and pace." . . . read more

Get Thee to a Nunnery - Staying in Roman Convents (September 2007)
Our intrepid reporter Susan Van Allen finds out what it is really like to stay at several Roman convents and why it is an excellent and affordable alternative to hotels. . . . read more

Find Your Inner Gladiator at the Rome Cavalieri Hilton (July/August 2007)
when in Rome, do as the ancient Romans did.The Rome Cavalieri Hilton is now offering historically accurate gladiator training. . . . read more

What's Old is New Again: Site Openings, Reopenings (June 2007)
What's Old is New Again: Site Openings, Reopenings Sicily One of S . . . read more

Nights in the Eternal City: Four Fabulous Rome Hotels (June 2007)
It seems that no matter what the month, except for maybe August, it can be a challenge to find a hot . . . read more

An Insider's Tour of Roman Cuisine (May 2007)
I stood mesmerized in Rome's Testaccio market, watching a signora in a blue smock pee . . . read more

Noteworthy Italy Hotel Openings (April 2007)
Check out these new digs in Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Puglia, Sicily and Tuscany. Lots of new Italy hotels are opening! . . . read more

At the Pantheon in Rome, It's a Numbers Game(April 2007)
You don't have to be a mathematician to enjoy Rome's Pantheon, but it helps! . . . read more

The Dream Interview: Joe Brancatelli Knows Rome (March 2007 - Updated 2010)
Business travel guru Joe Brancatelli reveals his favorite places in Rome's, including wonderful apartment rentals and authentic restaurants undiscovered by the American media. . . . read more

Westin Enhances Italian Stays (March 2007)
Westin Hotels & Resorts have introduced nightly social and cultural events in all of their hotels including their Italian properties to encourage guests to relax, socialize and learn something new at the same time. . . . read more

Family Travel: Take the Kids to Italy (February 2007 - Updated 2010)
Just married, we set off on a second, impromptu honeymoon for a bike tour of Italy. Just the two of . . . read more

Nero's Golden Palace Partially Re-opens (February 2007)
Nero's Golden Palace Partially Re-opens Earlier this month, a Roman landmark, Domus Aur . . . read more

Rest Your Head at These Rome Hotels (Dec. 2006/Jan. 2007 - Updated 2010)
Whole books can and have been written on where to stay in Rome. For many, the hotel sojourn is an . . . read more

Touring Rome's La Villa Farnesina (December 2006/January 2007)
"Let's go somewhere different," I tell Daniella Hunt, a native North Carolinian and Rome resident who now leads walking tours in the Eternal City. "Well, have you been to Villa Farnesina, this wonderful villa in ? Not many people visit it but those I have taken there are always impressed." . . . read more

Listen Up Foodies!: Visit Gambero Rosso's Citta del Gusto in Rome (Dec. 2006/Jan. 2007)
Experience the ultimate in Italian gastronomy, whether you parli italiano or not. . . . read more

Three Casual Roman Eateries (That Surpass Expectations) (December 2006/January 2007)
Renato e Luisa It is the kind of restaurant (taverna officially) you might n . . . read more

Rome's Finest Hotel Dining (January/February 2003)
As a rule, hotels generally aren't the best places to experience innovative, worldrenowned cuisi . . . read more

Short Notes on Shopping in Rome (Dec. 2006/Jan. 2007)
Discover the newest trends and styles in Italy and where to snap them up! . . . read more

Hear Running Commentary on a Rome Tour (Dec. 2006/Jan. 2007)
When your waistline is crying out "basta the pasta," you might consider a unique way to tour the Eternal City -- a jogging tour. . . . read more

New Taxi Fares to/from Rome's Airports (December 2006/January 2007)
New Taxi Fares to/from Rome's Airports This fall the city of Rome stepped in to regu . . . read more

Breathe Easier at the Spanish Steps (December 2006/January 2007)
Huffing and puffing your way up Rome's Spanish Steps? There's an easier way! . . . read more

Changes at the Vatican Museums (December 2006/January 2007)
Before you head out to the Vatican Museums, be sure to check out these changes! . . . read more

Cypresses and Cylinders: Italy by Ferrari (October 2005 - Updated 2010)
The vehicle: a new Ferrari F430 F1. The country: Italy. You: behind the wheel. Sound like your wildest Italian dream? One company is ready to make it a reality. . . . read more

Restaurant Roundup: Rome, Venice, Turin (June 2006)
Reviews of restaurants in Rome, Turin and Venice. . . . read more

Rome's Aldrovandi Palace Hotel (June 2006)
A review of the newly refurbished 5-star hotel across from the Villa Borghese. . . . read more

Restaurant News and Notes from Around Italy
New ownership of Amalfi classic; Florence restaurants with all day service; Rome eatery adds Michelin star and more. . . . read more

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