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Travel Rome Boss Says City Remains US Top Travel Spot.

... "When in Rome", whether you're hoping for a glimpse of Pope Benedict XVI or longing to make a wish at the famous Trevi Fountain, it's clear - Rome is one of the top European destinations for this coming spring.

According to TripAdvisor and Lets-Travel-Rome.com, two of the leading travel information and recommendation sites on the Web, Rome, Italy is currently the most frequently researched destination on the web. Both sites offer travelers an honest guide to Rome with an insider's look at what's hot and what's not based on the opinions of real travelers.

"We really value our partnership with TripAdvisor," said Les Sheppard, CEO of Lets-Travel-Rome, "and we are featuring them in our free "Ten Top Hotels" guide that we offer from our homepage. We've been seeing a growth in interest in the City for the last twelve months, from travelers in the US and other European countries, driven by the quality and variety of attractions and improving hotel standards."

"Not only is Rome currently the top TripAdvisor destination," said Christine Petersen, senior vice president of marketing at TripAdvisor, "but our users are saying that visiting Rome now is a great way to experience history in the making."

To help you plan your trip, here's the inside scoop on where to stay and top do's and don'ts for your visit to Rome:

TRAVEL BUZZ - Our tips on seeing the city, dining and saving:

1) Hoof it - Hands down, the best way to see the city is by foot with a guidebook.

2) Enjoy a siesta - "Be aware that stores, museums and other attractions often close in the afternoon and re-open in the evening. Also, many museums (Borghese Gallery, Capital Hill Museum, Castel Sant'Angelo, Baths of Diocletian, Museum of Roman Civilization, National Museum of Rome) close on Mondays and the Vatican Museum is closed on Sunday, so plan accordingly."

3) Spend less - "Save money by loading up on free breakfast at your hotel or dining only in trattorias and pizzerias; Don't be shy about haggling over price with street vendors; use credit cards as much as possible and get cash (Euros) at ATMs."

4) Avoid long lines - "Go to the Palatine Hill ticket booth to buy one pass for Palatine Hill and The Colosseum. Buy tickets in advance for Borghese Gallery and the Domus area."

5) Beware the dress code - "St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel and many of the other churches and religious attractions have strictly enforced dress codes, so leave the shorts, minis and tanks behind."

Les Sheppard's website gives full information about planning your trip to Rome, including flight deals, Rome accommodation tips, Apartment and Villa rentals,tour planning and tips on all the top Rome attractions:
Lets-Travel-Rome.com

You can also grab our free hotel guide and newsletter from the homepage, and keep up to date at our Travel Rome Blog:
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posted by Les Sheppard @ 10:03 AM