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Rome is an old-fashioned machine to explore the past of the Roman Empire as well as the history of the medieval area. It's the ultimate natural stage for art and boasts some stunning old roman Renaissance buildings, famous art museums, and galleries. It is an expansive city. Rome is certainly not constructed within a single day, as per the famous phrase. The top places to visit in Rome will...

For many of us, there are few better feelings than soaking up some rays. The warm glow of the sun on our skin is guaranteed to boost our mood and can even give us our own enviable glow.

But did you know the sun is the biggest cause of skin damage and ageing?

Luckily, there are different types of light therapy that can mimic the way the sun feels on our skin – plus, with...

You will be surprised to learn what ubiquitous items people leave behind in their hotel room safes. Generally, a secure place to leave your valuable possessions behind while sunbathing by the pool or eating out, hotel safes are like a treasure bounty for hotel staff that discovers the remnants of their guests.

But one must be careful how they operate their hotel safe. Why?...

• Comparethemarket launches its Stopover* Hotspots Index featuring Europe’s top 10 stopover cities for travellers with a long layover
• London, Paris, and Rome top the list of best cities for a travel stopover, thanks to the range of attractions and hotels
• Four of Europe’s top ten stopover cities are in Italy
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