The Eternal City stands as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, and with the magical festive season upon us, now is the perfect time to add a little sparkle to your travel diary. Set high above the historic city of Rome, offering panoramic views of the city, Rome Cavalieri sits amidst 15 acres of enchanting, Mediterranean Park, just three kilometers from the Vatican City and five kilometers from the picturesque city centre. Rome’s leading, multi-award winning resort is a true luxury, home to some incredible works of art, including rare sculptures paintings and interiors, and boasting the prestigious Grand Spa Club with two glittering outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and separate children’s pool.

For the second year in a row, Rome Cavalieri has been awarded as both Italy and Europe’s Leading Luxury City Resort at the World Travel Awards, and with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, the hotel has a wealth of attractions and activities planned to celebrate the festive season.

Take in the magnificent works featured in the exhibition “Love. Contemporary Art Meets Amour”, showcasing until 19th February 2017 at the Chiostro del Bramante, or experience “Tristan Und Isolde” the famed three-part opera by Richard Wagner, showing in the Sistine Theatre from 29th November to 4th December 2016. Football fans won’t want to miss one of the biggest home games of the season as Rome takes on Milan at the Olympic Stadium on 12th December, and the famed Christmas Markets take over the Piazza Navona until January 2017. For the real festive spirit, Christmas Mass takes place in St. Peter’s Square on 25th December at 12:00pm.

With hints of Halloween throughout October, a delicious Thanksgiving Day feast on 24th November, traditional Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations at the spectacular L’Uliveto Restaurant and La Pergola by 3 Michelin Star Chef Heinz Beck, and the famed New Year’s Day Music Brunch with live pianist and the IT Club to keep the little ones busy, there truly is no better time to discover the magic of the hotel and explore the hidden treasures of the Eternal City.

Relax and indulge in the wide selection of La Prairie’s exclusive Festive Swiss Spa Treatments, including the Platinum facial at the Grand Spa, or hit up the newly renovated fitness centre, boasting an upgraded lighting and air-conditioning systems, addition of new, state of the art Artis Equipment by TechnoGym and introduction of the revolutionary My Wellness Cloud, which allows for individual training programs to be stored and handled on a digital platform. Machines such as Omia, Arke, Reformer and Skilmill are just a few of the new pieces of equipment available for members use under the skilled support of the experienced personal trainers, each certified by the International School, Polestar.

Additional experiences encourage guests to sign up for a thrilling supercar experience, explore Rome with the City Navigator tour guide or challenge themselves to some ‘Gladiator training.

As they say, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Rome Cavalieri is as luxury as it comes, and one that should not be missed. Join us in discovering the fairytales the city has to offer this festive season.