Rome
Where to stay in May: 8 boutique hotels to book now
Sitting perfectly on the cusp of summer, just before European beaches begin to fill to the brim, May is one of our favourite months to travel. City breaks are sunny
1 May 2025
In with the new: 9 boutique hotels to have on your radar
Wish you could step into the screen for a White Lotus-inspired holiday? Us too. Our newest Thailand hotel is just the ticket for tented, adults-only retreats along Bangtao Beach. This
1 March 2025
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
