Although I now dwell in Florence, I used to be partially raised in Rome by my Roman mom – and the Eternal City has deeply formed the way in which I see and expertise life. I really like its closeness to the ocean, the morning vento ponentino (or westerly breeze), the nice and cozy pastel tones of its buildings, Rome‘s greatness in each title and scale, and the spontaneous rhythm of on a regular basis life.
Some of my favorite Roman pleasures are the only ones: a plate of broccolo romano ripassato, a slice of pizza al taglio eaten whereas strolling via the town, and a protracted pranzo al mare (seaside lunch) in Fregene or on the seashore in Santa Marinella. Ahead, you will discover three days weaving all of my favorite moments into one seamless journey. – Marina Cacciapuoti, Italy Segreta Founder
Hotel suggestions
With solely eight suites, the Hotel Dé Ricci appears like a non-public house proper off one in every of my favorite streets in Rome, Via di Monserrato; it’s a avenue that hasn’t been commercialised and nonetheless retains the Roman appeal I really like. Speaking of appeal, the courtyard at Hotel Locarno has been a second house for me. It’s a real Roman crossroads the place locals and visitors reunite for aperitivo; the rooms in the principle historic constructing nonetheless seize the Nineteen Sixties glamour of when it served as a front room for the likes of Fellini, Rossellini, and favourites Mastroianni.
If you need to really feel such as you actually dwell in Rome, the SuperAttico Monserrato is an actual gem on Via di Monserrato. This fantastically designed penthouse is owned and tastefully curated by Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla, the duo behind the cult-favorite boutique Chez Dédé. For an equally laidback vibe, The Hoxton is about in the Parioli district, which permits you to be primarily based in a neighbourhood that also belongs to the locals, but it’s shut sufficient to attain the historic centre with a gorgeous stroll via Villa Borghese.
For a spa you will by no means need to depart, head to the Six Senses. I’m normally not one for spas (too excessive power to chill), however after 20,000 steps via Rome, their signature holistic therapeutic massage is the one factor that actually brings you again to life. And over at Vuotopieno, the flats are curated areas designed for multidisciplinary trade, the place travellers dwell alongside site-specific works left behind by visiting artists.
Day 1: Sights alongside the Tiber River
Breakfast spot: Carbs and low at Forno Campo de’ Fiori
Camillo Pasquarelli