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Fall is often referred to as the sweet spot of travel for many destinations because you’ll encounter fewer crowds and pleasant weather, post summer’s high season.

The Colosseum is the most visited attraction in Rome. Every year around six million people purchase tickets to marvel at the historical landmark, making it not only the capital’s, but one of the world’s most popular sights. This means the city center, grounds and interior of the amphitheatre are extremely busy. Staying at a hotel in the area offers an incredible opportunity to be close so you can beat the crowds first thing in the morning and you can enjoy the architecture from the comfort of your hotel. Hotels near the Colosseum are centrally located, making them a convenient base for exploring the city. Aside from the Colosseum itself, you’re within walking distance of other significant sites like the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. There’s a wide range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences. From luxury hotels like Hotel Palazzo Manfredi offering stunning views of the Colosseum and five-star amenities, to more affordable yet comfortable stays like the Colosseum Corner.

People go for the epic food, the sprawling urban national park, the beaches, and the chance to follow the zigzagged Lombard Street. What San Francisco lacks in square miles it makes up for in the sheer variety of things to do. San Francisco hotels reflect the diversity of the Northern California city with accommodation reflecting the glamorous past, the counterculture movement, and tech-savvy San Franciscans. These are the best luxury and boutique hotels in San Francisco for seeing the City by the Bay.

They’re two of the biggest cities in the United States. They’re two of the most famous cities in the world. Los Angeles and San Francisco have been written about, sung about, and eulogised a thousand times on the silver screen.

If you’re sick of jostling for towel space on the beach, or tired of selfie sticks bobbing about in front of that scenic mountain vista, then here are some pointers to terrain less trodden.

To reveal the most underrated places in the UK, Rough Guides have partnered with Reddit, the online community which revolves around passionate participants sharing their top tips on everything from short-haul travel to fitness. In this case, it’s the perfect partnership — the trusted voice of Redditors partnered with Rough Guides’ unmatched knowledge about not only the world’s most far-flung corners, but destinations closer to home.

The “dreaming spires” of Oxford have starred in many a film (The Italian Job, Howard’s End, The History Boys), but it’s the college of Christ Church that’s most recognizable in the Harry Potter films, doubling up as the inimitable Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. From the cavernous wood-clad Great Hall and the echoey sixteenth-century staircase to the spooky cloisters and quadrangles, Christ Church makes the perfect setting for magical escapades.

Roman ruins are fascinating, but which of them are really worth seeing? Take a look at the five Roman ruins we think you should definitely visit on your Rome trip. The information below is based on The Rough Guide to Italy, your travel guide for Italy.

Of all Europe’s countries, Poland is the one that has changed the most in recent decades. All of its major cities have been through a process of major reinvention, opening flashy new museums, laying out new parks and brushing up their heritage with a spate of renovation. There’s an awful lot of wild nature, too. Discover Polish mountain ranges and what cities to see with our pick of the best things to do in Poland.

Discover the most romantic places in the UK, whether it's a countryside stroll or a sunset cocktail in one of the world's greatest cities. Here are our top picks.

The USA's parks get a lot of hype. From the Grand Canyon to the Everglades, America's backyard is pretty special. But while ever-increasing visitor numbers put pressure on these popular sites, many of the beautiful state parks remain under the radar. Given that there are more than 10,000 of them to choose from, that's a real shame. To get you started, we've picked the most beautiful state parks in the USA that really are worth a visit.

Some rules are meant to be broken. In 1932 several hundred ramblers and Young Communist League members trespassed onto the moors of Kinder Scout to protest the fact that walkers in England and Wales were being denied access to areas of open countryside. They were confronted by gamekeepers employed by wealthy private landowner, the Duke of Devonshire. Five of the trespassers were imprisoned.

No one who visits Rome could complain that there’s nothing to do.