Many European cities have classic cafes that have been interwoven with society and culture for decades or centuries. Here are five of our favorites in Rome.
If you are willing to explore Rome and have a good guidebook, it is still possible to leave the tourist hordes behind.
To experience life as a Roman citizen, Mr. Harper chose to stay in the residential neighborhood of Prati, known for its excellent restaurants and wine shops.
Italian Renaissance painters tend to go in and out of fashion. Caravaggio was forgotten after his death, but today his reputation seems to be at its zenith.
There are numerous cities of great antiquity, but few give the traveler quite the same feeling of time travel as Rome does. Two hotels add to the allure.
Rome still boasts innumerable trattorias and restaurants, many family-owned, serving excellent traditional cooking. Here are three I recently enjoyed.
Andrew Harper traveled to Rome and Venice where he found two new exceptional hotels to recommend.
Mr. Harper revisits a favorite property in Rome, Hotel Eden, after its recent refurbishment and discovers three boutique hotels in Palm Beach.
The best food in Rome is not found in fancy restaurants but in the lively trattorias and osterias that the Romans favor. Here are Mr. Harper's favorites.
With so many layers of history and architecture, it could take a lifetime to discover all of Rome's riches. Here are 9 things every visitor should see and do.
Andrew Harper points to notable luxury travel news -- a new jungle lodge in Nepal, reopening of Hotel Eden, and the $450 million renovation of Hotel Ritz Paris.
Wine and olive oil tasting in the Castelli Romani region of Italy. Read more about our travels through wine country.
Innovative Il Pagliaccio restaurant in Rome, Italy, recipient of a Michelin star, should be at the top of every foodie's list for a trip to the Eternal City.
Dive into this new guide to an unforgettable city brimming with history: Rome, Italy. Find recommendations for where to eat and stay, what to see and more.
Andrew Harper shares tips, sightseeing recommendations, unique vacation ideas and locals-only information for a guide to Rome, Italy, the Eternal City.
Lori L., our Office Assistant, visited Italy last year and spent three days in Rome. Read about her favorite moments from the Italy trip on our blog.
The 10 cities highlighted here attract visitors not just for their sites, scenery and experiences, but also for their cuisine.
Since many restaurants in Rome are closed on Sundays, we recommend two favorite addresses, for lunch and dinner.
You can't see that much in 48 hours, but you can still try to see the three primary elements of Rome: Classical, Renaissance and 18th-century Baroque.
There are beautiful buildings, and then there is architecture so imbued with history and culture it takes your breath away. Here, Andrew Harper recounts 10 of his favorite locations where the architecture reveals the spirit and the story of a place; where it is an essential and inspiring part of the travel experience.
While in no particular order, the following pages pay tribute to the 10 personal favorite destinations, and particularly the people in them, that have left a lasting and warm impression on Mr. Harper, summoning him to return again and again.
Located in the heart of Rome just five minutes’ walk from the Pantheon, the Casa Manni is housed on the top floor of a 17th-century palazzo. Created in 2009 by filmmaker and olive oil producer Armando Manni, it is an exceptionally stylish, fully staffed penthouse apartment comprising a living room, bedroom, a full kitchen and terrace. Even before arriving at its large green doors, we had enjoyed a long relationship with the property.
Hotel De Russie, Rome Perhaps unsurprisingly, Italy topped the list of foreign countries most-visited by Andrew Harper members last year. We decided to dig a li
Since many restaurants in Rome are closed on Sundays, we recommend two favorite addresses, for lunch and dinner. For lunch, Piperno, a charmingly old-fashioned restaurant in the ancient Jewish quarter, is always a pleasure. For dinner, we always enjoy the lively La Campana, one of the city’s oldest restaurants.
One of the best day trips from Rome is to Hadrian's Villa and the nearby gardens of the Villa d'Este in Tivoli.
Rome has so many layers of history and architecture that it takes a lifetime to discover its riches.
On a trip to Italy's Eternal City, with its ongoing display of sights, endless culinary choices, and historically rich culture at every turn, it helps to heed the advice of both the locals and those who have come before.
Rome: A recommended itinerary from the Andrew Harper Travel Office.
Though airlines sometimes seem to be doing their best to make flying unpleasant, every now and they make travel a little easier with the announcement of new nonstop flights.
On the Banks of the Marne, 1938,” Henri Cartier-Bresson (French, 1908-2004) Juvisy, France.
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