The Vatican and its nearby Prati neightborhood are known by locals as some of the most chic areas of the city, marked by streets lined with prestigious architecture, excellent shopping, and plenty of restaurants. So we put our heads together to bring you our list of the 8 best restaurants near the Vatican and Prati, to guide you […]

You may have heard that Rome is deserted in August. It’s true. August is traditionally the hottest month in Rome which has made it the time many Romans escape the hot pavement for the sunny seaside or the cool air in the mountains. While many monuments and attractions remain open during Ferragosto in Rome, many […]

If you’re an American visiting Rome the first week of July, it’s a particularly interesting city to celebrate the 4th of July. Modern Italians love the United States and if you say you’re American you’ll surely start a conversation about pop culture, politics, or any number of beautiful destinations in America. Additonally, the city is […]

It may seem like something reserved for the ultra luxury hotels of the world but your very own private spa is now a reality when you rent this vacation apartment in Rome, just steps from Piazza Navona. We sat down with the engineer and project manager, Antonio Zanca to learn more about this private oasis […]

Cool off this summer in one of Rome’s best swimming pools! The Eternal City delivers a variety of options from bringing the kids to an epic water park to sipping your spritz poolside in the tranquil serenity of greenery and luxury. Whether you’re looking to do laps in an Olympic sized pool or not get wet at […]

Every guide book will tell you which restaurants to check out for “real” Roman food on your vacation in Rome, but there’s really only one way to experience true Italian home-cooking: hire a personal chef. Nothing beats the aromas from the kitchen the fill the whole house, the bits of tips and advice from a real […]