Beaches
How’s Pope Benedict XVI’s retreat? Let’s discover Castel Gandolfo!
No Angelus this Sunday in St Peter’s square. Nor any display of Benedict XVI in Castel Gandolfo, his new retreat. The pope is presumably very tired and will avoid any appearance in public at least until the new pontiff is elected. But we are sure that he will not get bored during the two months he [...]
Visiting Rome in August? Here’s what’s on, and it’s a whole lot!
Visiting Rome in August has been more common in recent years. It’s a growing trend since the crisis has hit and finding a good rate for a hotel is much easier in the hottest part of the year than in any other month (January and February excluded). The economic crisis also means that there will [...]
Have a Break At The Beach! Rome’s Got Great Monuments, But Also A Long, Sandy Coast….
Few travelers look at geographic maps while on holiday. Too bad! In Rome’s case this means they will ignore that the Eternal city is very close to the sea and that it’s got a sandy coast. During the summer, Rome can get really hot and humid and walking around her huge city centre under the sun [...]
It’s time for a Day-Trip, It’s Easter Time! Some Tips for a Nice Break from Rome
Bomarzo, Orvieto, Tivoli, Tarquinia and Ponza offer very valid alternatives to Rome in the next few days: these destinations organize every year traditional and peculiar events that will help you relax and enjoy in nice outdoor settings. If you aren’t full yet with chocolate eggs, colombe etc…in Bomarzo, from April 23 to April 25 there [...]
Stay for Free in a B&B On March 5: Italy’s Bed And Breakfast Day!
A free night stay in a bed & breakfast in the middle of Carnival! It’s not a joke, the Bed & Breakfast Day that this year occurs in the middle of Carnival, the first week-end of March. Right between Thursday the 3rd and Mardi Gras, the very peak of Carnival. The initiative, at its fifth [...]
Money Is Tight But Dreams Still Run High? Come to Rome’s Sea and Boat Show from Feb19
The economic crisis could still be hitting our wallets but should leave our holiday dreams unscathed! So if you are a sea and boats lover, you should definitely come to Big Blu to feed your summer fantasies. And even if you can’t afford a 40ft yacht, the 5th edition of Rome’s Sea and Boat Show [...]
An Alternative to Christmas Chaos? Head to Ostia
It’s December. There are only 11 days left until Christmas. This is a beautiful time to be in Rome but there are so many things to consider during these busy days before gifts are to be shared and large feasts are to be eaten with family and friends. Surely there’s some last-minute shopping left to [...]
Beaches
Italy is very famous for its sea. And Rome is actually very close to hundreds of kilometers of mostly sandy coast. You don’t necessarily need a car to find a nice beach. Trains and buses bring you within an hour to a lot of sea resorts north and south of Rome. But If you want [...]
