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

Palazzo Vilon

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

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

Italy

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