I could never have stayed at the Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria on my salary but was fortunate to enjoy our last evening in Rome here due to the generosity of my good friend and travel companion. Pure luxury and unparalleled service is all I can say. We also enjoyed rock star style in room dining and a gorgeous view of the city. A great end to a great trip and if it’s within your budget, […]
Rome’s most famous steps, the Spanish Steps, are also known as Scalinata Spagna. Not only one of Rome’s most popular gathering places for tourists and locals, the steps are also one of the longest and widest staircases in all of Europe. 135 steps link the lower Piazza di Spagna with the upper Piazza Trinità dei Monti and its magnificent church. At the base of the steps is the fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia (“Fountain of the Ugly Boat”). […]
Capri is an enchanting and picturesque island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is believed to have once been part of the mainland and is now only reachable by ferry. There are only 2 towns on the island – Capri (being the main town where the ferry port of Marina Grande is located) and Anacapri. Capri is definitely the most touristy and contains plenty of high end shops and cafes. Anacapri is located in the highest part […]
