14 things to know before visiting Rome in 2024

In a world where walking and biking tours have long been the norm for city explorations, a fresh and exhilarating alternative has burst onto the scene, particularly in Rome, a city steeped in millennia of history. This novel approach isn't just another variant of the theme of urban discovery; it's a transformative experience that marries the vibrancy of physical activity with the depth of cultural immersion. ArcheoRunning, the pioneering company behind this concept, has redefined the traditional sightseeing tour by introducing running as the vehicle for an intimate encounter with Rome's architectural splendors.

The launch of new luxury trains shows no sign of slowing down, thanks to an obsession with slow travel, an appetite for nostalgia, and a taste for lavish interiors that harken back to the golden days of rail travel. Nothing epitomizes that better than the unveiling of the Orient Express La Dolce Vita later this year, a new “vintage-style” train that will travel around Italy on one—and two-night journeys.

Delta Air Lines has a stacked schedule to make it easier for travelers to get to Italy, with several new routes to Venice ahead of the summer.

Among Italians, Sicily is a prime summer destination, so when the mercury rises, so do airfares – but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the Italian island life on a budget. While you can save on air travel by booking your trip in the off-season, it's quite easy to plan a money-conscious itinerary year-round. 

My husband and I have 25 and 16 years, respectively, of guiding experience in Rome. He's a licensed guide who leads cultural, archeological, and art tours, and I am a certified sommelier who leads food and wine tours.

2024 is going to be the year when global tourism rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, making popular tourist destinations overcrowded. There are sweet spots, however—times when you can still visit firm favorites like Rome and Paris with fewer crowds, cheaper airfares and still find some pleasant weather (also avoiding the extreme heat that local summers now bring).

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The World Travel Awards celebrates the best in the tourism and hospitality industries every year. This year, travel professionals and the public selected the nominations for the best new hotels in Europe that offer the ultimate destinations for travelers.

Inspired by the architecture of the Villa Medici in Rome, The Breakers was founded in 1896 and has continued to wow guests with luxurious rooms, 140 acres of oceanfront property, endless activities and some of the best food in Palm Beach. On average, the resort has invested over $30 million a year to maintain the highest standards and to continue to provide exactly the type of experience that today’s sophisticated guests seek. The latest innovation is the reopening of the exclusive Flagler Club.

Codeshare agreement with Aerolíneas Argentinas is enhanced.

In the coming years a further 54 hotels will join the Kimpton brand, seeing it surpass it’s 100 hotels milestone and reach 20 countries by 2025.

Among the new products launched, the combined Milan-Rome ticket