Rome
What news from Rome?
Aside from the hotly anticipated Rome-set sequel to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator bursting onto the big screen this month, these recent hotel openings and seasonal restaurant offerings are keeping this ancient
6 November 2024
All hail Palazzo Vilòn: a reimagined Roman residence for the ages
There’s no place like Rome, especially when you hold one of the three keys to Palazzo Vilòn’s recently (and sensitively) restored suites – which thankfully have still retained their palatial proportions
31 January 2024
Italy by train: a scenic rail itinerary for slow travellers
Six iconic Italian cities in two weeks, from Milan to Naples Much like its straight-from-the-vines wine and nonna-coddled cuisine, Italy is a destination best savoured at a leisurely pace if you really want
1 April 2023
The ultimate Rome city guide
Lap up la dolce vita lifestyle on a Roman holiday like no other A portal into the past, Rome is an architectural treasure trove of ancient wonders and modern day
10 March 2022
6 European city break ideas for this summer
Get to know old city break favourites in a new light while locals empty out for summer holidays August has traditionally been the month of exodus for European city dwellers,
9 August 2021
Independent Minds: Andrea Spalletti, Villa Spalletti Trivelli
When it comes to hotels with heritage, Villa Spalletti Trivelli is a historic Roman residence quite unlike any other. Its aristocratic origins as a family home with ties to Italian
9 April 2021
Go behind-the-seams of the world’s most stylish suites
As Fashion Week comes to town in London, New York, Paris and Milan, we shine a spotlight on some of the world’s most stylish boutique hotel suites – from Mallorca
17 February 2020
All roads lead to Rome
A two-week tour from the countryside to the Colosseum Italy – a country as varied and vibrant in its landscapes as in its culture, wine and food. And sometimes, experiencing
4 January 2019