Rome holidays

Last week we let you know that Shannon and Vicky had both won one of the 50 Daily Mail X Jet2holidays that we featured recently. Since then, another FIVE Travelscoop members have come forward to let us know they won in the same competition… Congratulations to Heather, Karen, Cheryl, Nicola and Louise who’ve all won either a family or couples’ holiday. That means that Travelscoop members account for 7 out of 50 prizes. Not a bad statistic! New winners Other successes this week...

Italy’s ancient, capital city of Rome, considered the cradle of Western civilisation is situated towards the centre of the boot shaped peninsula of Italy, in the Lazio region. There is so much to see and do in Rome itself, that visitors sometimes overlook the fact that Rome is an ideal base to explore more of the surrounding region with its wealth of beautiful cities. Rome is the ideal centre to embark on day trips by train to Orvieto, Naples, Florence, Pisa, Ostia, Santa Marinella and...

Truthfully, you can’t go wrong visiting either Rome or Florence. Both shine as Italian travel destinations. As locals, been to Rome and Florence many times we know the significant differences of Rome vs Florence. Rome claims superiority for ancient ruins, Vatican museums, food and lodging variety. But smaller Florence excels at intimate Renaissance charm and walkability....

Visiting Rome for two days is wonderful, even if short. I have been living in the Italian Capital for about 3 years and know the city inside out. The deep knowledge about Rome, makes this guide the most complete out there, and feasible for just few days in Rome....