By Larry Olmsted

Rome is known as the Eternal City for good reason – year in and year out it is one of the best places on the planet to enjoy an urban vacation. When I walk around Rome I can’t help but wonder if the locals are jaded, since every day their “commute” might consist of passing some of the most impressive city wonders of the world, the Colosseum, Forum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and my personal favorite, the Pantheon, a building so impressive I have to go and see it again every time I am in the city just to stare up in wonder at the oculus – it never gets old … The good news is that if you do go to Rome there is a notable new 5-Star hotel very much worth considering, with a unique location that offers several advantages … continue reading

Award-winning travel journalist Larry Olmsted is the author of “Real Food, Fake Food.” He is a Contributing Editor to Cigar Aficionado Magazine and “The Great Life” columnist for Forbes.com. His newest book is“Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happer, Healthier, and More Understanding.”