Rome: Dream of Italy

* Edited by Kathy McCabe & Dream of Italy *

The Best of the Eternal City ** Don't even think about visiting Rome without savvy, insider advice on how to enjoy all it has to offer. This app, from the team behind the award-winning subscription travel newsletter, "Dream of Italy," covers everything from must-see sites like the Vatican and Ancient Rome to authentic, hidden gems like trattorias, shops, cooking lessons and little-known museums.

PRAISE FOR DREAM OF ITALY

"The pages of Dream of Italy are filled with tips on travel, shopping, food and culture."
— National Geographic Traveler Magazine

"Dream of Italy and editor Kathy McCabe are great resources — this is a must-carry item for me whenever I want cutting edge information about one of my favorite countries — Italy!"
— Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor, CBS News

WHAT'S IN THIS APP?

This comprehensive guide includes 420 entries (and 1,100+ photos) carefully selected by "Dream of Italy" Editor Kathy McCabe and her team of contributors. One click links go directly the source and you can access offline content any time.

Our Places to Stay section will help you find:
+ our favorite centrally-located 3- to 5-star hotels
+ apartment rentals that let you live like an Italian
+ Bed & Breakfasts starting at 30 euros per night
+ Roman convents that rent affordable rooms

Don't even think about seeing Rome's Famous Sites without our:
+ details on more than 40 museums
+ tips on how to beat the lines at the Vatican and get tickets to see the Pope
+ recommendations for best tour guides including one who is a favorite of U.S. presidents
+ favorite places to take in some of the world's best art
+ detailed descriptions of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Imperial Forums
+ 100+ entries on ancient sites, fountains and monuments all over the city

This app covers Rome’s Best Eating, Drinking and Culinary Fun with:
+ 80 dining recommendations including hole-in-the-wall Roman trattorias
+ historic cafes where you must stop for an espresso
+ hands-on pizza-making and cooking lessons
+ food market tours and wine tasting with local experts
+ best spots for authentic Roman pizza and gelato

And More:
+ dozens of our favorite places to shop
+ day trips outside of Rome including the ruins known as “better than Pompeii”
+ tips on how to get around the city
+ details on spending Christmas or Easter in Rome


* About the Author *

Kathy McCabe has been the editor and publisher of the award-winning subscription travel newsletter, “Dream of Italy” for 10 years. McCabe has helped thousands of travelers discover the authentic and enchanting Italy that she fell in love with 17 years ago. She has appeared on ABC News “World New This Morning” and has been quoted numerous times by publications like USA TODAY, U.S. News + World Report, BusinessWeek, The London Sunday Times and more. Her favorite city in Italy and in the entire world is Rome and she her heart races every time she is on her way back to the Eternal City. McCabe wrote and edited this app with a team of contributors including Shakira Mongul, Matt Tyrnauer -- special correspondent for Vanity Fair and producer of “Valentino The Last Emperor” and Susan Van Allen -- author of “100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go.”


* About Sutro Media *

This guide is published in partnership with Sutro Media. By enabling local writers to share their expertise on mobile phones, Sutro Media is making it easier and more fun to explore the world!

If you have any problems, comments, or suggestions for improvement, we'd love to hear from you - letusknow@sutromedia.com

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