Shopping in Rome – Prepare to Spend!

By A. Covington

If you’re an American heading to Rome for vacation and you plan to shop, prepare to spend. You won’t find many deals in this ancient city. The major fashion houses aren’t based here (like they are in Milan and Paris), and Rome is more of a draw for tourists, so you can expect the prices to match those found in high-end stores in the States. And with the weak dollar, you’ll end up spending nearly double that amount. When I visited Rome in March, the exchange rate was $1.58 to the almighty euro. Ouch. Read more

Travel Tips To Make Flying Easier With Children

by Johnathan Bakers

Families nowadays prefer travelling by plane, as they find this a viable option after the fuel prices have skyrocketed. Air travel saves you from boredom and even reduces your tension while travelling with children. You can travel without any hassles by preparing yourself and following some simple tips, to make your flight a dream trip instead of a nightmare. Read more

Places to Go on Vacation – Rome Is for Romance

By Terrie Bryan

Looking for new places to go on vacation? How about a trip to Rome, Italy? Whether you are visiting Rome with someone special for a romantic getaway or just simply going for a unique family vacation, here are a few tips to help you along the way once you arrive.

Rome is a great place to check out some spectacular museums, but don’t forget to always check the times locally for museum hours. Read more

Rome, the Perfect Holiday Destination

By Leah Penn

Everyone loves taking advantage of the lively, buzzing atmosphere in the centre of Rome’s cultural life, but often the chaos of the city can make you feel like you need a break from the monuments, churches and architecture in central Rome and spend some quality time relaxing on the beach.

Luckily, Rome has even more to offer than the rich cultural life we see in the city. Read more

A Week in a Rome Apartment Living As the Romans Do

By Isabella Crawford

Short term apartment rentals are a fairly new concept, and present travellers with a fantastic new way in which to enjoy their chosen destination. By staying in an apartment, you instantly gain all the convenience of home, with a level of privacy and freedom that is impossible to acquire when staying in a hotel. Read more

Frugal Travel Tips For Rome, Italy

By Kimber Chin

The entire city of Rome is like a free open air museum with historic buildings, sites, piazzas, every where the frugal traveler looks. There are some sights well worth the entrance fee such as the Sistine Chapel (in the Vatican City, a walled enclave within the city of Rome) but many of the not-to-be-missed sights are absolutely free. Read more

Find the Best Gelato in Rome!

By Leah Penn

Forget your e-number filled pink bubblegum, cookie dough and strawberry cheesecake, modern day, over-the-top ice cream is put to shame when it goes head to head with gelato, Italy’s lighter, fluffier, melt in the mouth ice cream, made by those who have spent hours concocting simple, but perfect recipes, whose traditional styles of making ice cream have been passed down from generation to generation… Read more

Find the Best Restaurants in Rome!

By Leah Penn

Who has not experienced a situation such as this? After a long flight you arrive tired and hungry at your destination. You head down to the restaurant around the corner from your apartment in Rome and the food is not exactly the typical Italian food you had hoped for… Thus, it is best to research economic and delicious restaurants that are scattered around the area before arriving. Read more

Travel To Italy – Rome And Venice

By Nomadrick Chapo

Where does one begin to start when discussing Italy. Well, if you intend to travel there, Rome and Venice are good places to start. Read more

Selecting The Right Hotel

By Arthor Pens

So you’re going abroad, you’ve chosen your destination and now you have to choose a hotel. Ten years ago, you’d have probably visited your local travel agent and trusted the face-to-face advice you were given by the so called ‘experts’. The 21st Century way to select and book your hotel is of course on the Internet, by using travel websites. Read more

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