Rome Events and Hotel Reviews

The world of music is going to invade the Eternal City with an important event which will capture the interest of all the fans of art and music. Meet in Town 2010, known also as M.I.T, will be on stage at the Auditorium Music Park of Rome on 11^th April. The project, completely dedicated to the electronic music and new sounds, is organized to show the different aspects of music in the amazing frame of the Auditorium Music Park designed by Renzo Piano, which is going to give hospitality to numerous live concerts. This year Meet in Town, at its 4^th edition, appears really special due to its organization and eclectic structure willing to involve a large number of people interested in music. It offers, in fact, the possibility to attend at the same time, according to preference, different performances by famous international artists. Among rock music, theatre and dance, in the beautiful location of Auditorium Music Park, Rome is glad to propose an amazing event which you cannot skip. M.I.T, Greetings from the contemporary soundscapes, is first of all a unique event dedicated to the world of art, where unusual sounds are mixed to explain the changing style of music. It is an event absolutely to attend for everyone in love with music and art! Another important appointment scheduled in April at the Auditorium is Tuck & Patti in concert, a fantastic mix of folk, jazz, blues and gospel music directly from California, expected on the 21^st, an event which will make you dream thanks to the various sounds from America, so famous already by the 70’s, especially for the notes of their famous classic guitar. So, if you live outside Rome and you are looking for a comfortable hotel near the Auditorium Parco della Musica, Sunflower Group, 3 star hotels and luxury 4 star hotels in the centre of Rome, is glad to propose the best accommodations in the Capital at special rates, suitable for every need. Nova Domus, 4 star hotel near the Vatican City, is also close to the Auditorium Music Park, and it offers accommodations able to satisfy every occasion like leisure and corporate travel. Also Cardinal Hotel  St. Peter, luxury 4 star hotel near the Vatican Museums, is located next to the Auditorium Music Park, so that if you want to stay at an elegant hotel in the centre of Rome, Cardinal Hotel St. Peter proposes comfortable accommodations at special rates. To sum up, if you want to attend these amazing music events, Sunflower Group suggests the best hotels in Rome to make you enjoy the beauty of the city at a very special sound!

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Concerts in Rome April 2010

Easter is coming up and, as usual, Rome is ready to give hospitality to a huge amount of tourists from all over the world. The Eternal City, in fact, guarantees in every occasion all the best of entertainment, history, art and leisure during the whole year, even though it looks to offer all its best in the most important periods like that. Known also as the heart of Christianity, Rome is the right place to spend Easter due to the possibility to attend the traditional religious celebrations in Saint Peter’s Square at the presence of the Pope like the Urbi et Orbi Benediction, an event followed by the whole planet on Tv. In addition, you will be able to taste a unique atmosphere due to the beginning of Spring which will make your stay in Rome at Easter time absolutely comfortable. Everyone affirms, in fact, that it is the best period of the year, due to the mild temperatures, the first flowers and the shining sun. Considering all that, you can’t skip the occasion for a  romantic stroll along the banks of Tiber, walking through Lungotevere, under the  flourished trees, just next the river. Among past and present, you will enjoy the real essence of the Eternal City visiting its beautiful artistic and historical attractions, and discovering the ordinary life in the caotic but also relaxing landscape of Rome. In fact, if you are looking for a quiet place, you can take a walk in Villa Borghese, the wide elegant garden of Rome, where it is possible to find also the city Zoo, for a pleasant visit in the world of animals. Floating on the tranquil water of Villa Borghese pool, among the wonderful artistic beauties, museums and green areas inside the park, would be just one of the various amazing adventures you can have in Rome, especially during Spring and Summer. You will see also a huge amount of citizens spending the week - end under the sun of the Capital in the most famous parks like Villa Borghese and Villa Pamphili. Anyway, what about passing part of your holiday in Rome walking around the city centre and having shopping? If you are looking for accommodations in Rome, Sunflower Group proposes 3 star hotels and 4 star luxury hotels in the city centre, for a comfortable stay in the Eternal City, offering special packages Easter 2010 at very special rates. Visit the Sunflower Group Hotels Rome website and discover the many special offers for Easter 2010. The Eternal City is waiting for you!

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3 star hotels and luxury 4 star hotels in Rome Easter 2010

The amazing frame of Umbria, where history, folklore and art are mixed together, is the right venue to celebrate Easter with family and friends in the sign of culture and tradition. The many places to visit will make your stay in Umbria absolutely unique, among the beauty of the artistic attractions and the quiet of nature. Sigillo, Gubbio, Gualdo Tadino, Perugia, Bevagna are some of the numerous locations where the traditional commemoration of the Passion of Christ takes place, recalling this important event for the whole Christianity. People from Umbria are really connected to the past and traditions, so that it is very easy to find, during your stay in Umbria, the various aspects of its folklore also in the Easter celebrations. One of the main points of reference of Umbria is, with no doubts, the food, so that during this period of the year it is possible to taste the typical Italian recipes, in particular Umbrian, which every family enjoys according to the tradition, like lamb, special cakes and chocolate eggs. The Easter Cheese Pizza is one of the most famous traditional recipes of Umbria, ideal also as souvenir gift from this wonderful part of Italy. So, if you are planning to visit Umbria during Easter time, don’t forget to have shopping at the local stores and buy an Easter Pizza, it would be a fantastic Italian present for your dears abroad! Then, the beautiful city of Perugia is one of the most crowded places at Easter time, due to its amazing  historical and artistic background, besides its location near the main attractions of Umbria like Gubbio and Assisi. If you are looking for a luxury 4 star hotel near Perugia, Sunflower Group, 3 star hotels and 4 star hotels in Rome and Umbria, is glad to propose Antica Dimora alla Rocca. This stylish luxury 4 star hotel in Trevi near Perugia is the right venue for a romantic stay in Umbria, a relaxing holiday or a business travel, due to the numerous facilities suitable for every occasion. Antica Dimora alla Rocca, hotel near Assisi and Spoleto, offers a special Easter package 2010, from 3^rd to 6^th April 2010, including 3 night stay in double room, American buffet breakfast, typical dinner, traditional Easter lunch, Olive Oil tasting at the local Olive mill and free covered parking. A great occasion to enjoy all the best of Umbria in the marvellous frame of Trevi, a small historical town near Spoleto, where it is possible to taste the real essence of the country. And don’t forget to check the other special offers and amenities by Antica Dimora alla Rocca, the ideal location in Umbria suitable for every occasion, from travel to business, wedding party included! Check and book online now to enjoy the best of Umbria at Easter time too!

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4 Star Luxury Hotel Umbria Easter 2010

Rome is the Eternal City due to its amazing amount of historical beauties, even though today it represents the right venue also for business. The New Trade Fair of Rome, located along Roma – Fiumicino motorway, just some minutes away from the historical centre, is one of the main point of trade interest of the Capital, giving hospitality for the whole year to many interesting exhibitions on different fields, from furnishing to wedding, attracting people from all over the world. If you are a client or a salesman, you will be absolutely surprised by the organization and the events by the Trade Fair of Rome, thanks to the many available facilities and the interesting topics. For instance, the month of March is offering exhibitions dedicated to different targets. For all the lovers of  jewellery, from 6^th to 8^th March it is expected Orocapital, a show on the charming world of jewels and gifts which will include the participation of international exhibitors and the display of precious items from all over the world. So, if you like gems, silverware and very refined accessories, you can’t skip this amazing appointment, either as client, either as salesman. Then,  the fans of motors can enjoy the brilliant Motodays, from 11^th to 14^th March, where it will be possible to taste all the emotions of the two wheels trying the latest scooter models, the new crash helmets and more. In addition, great attention will be paid to the section of safety, special competitions and awards with the most important champions of the discipline. On the other hand, for men and women looking for something special to make their house absolutely unique, the annual appointment with Casaidea is going to take place from 13^th to 21^st March, whereas the world of pictures will be the main character of  Photo Show, from 27^th to 29^th March. Finally, this interesting month at the Trade Fair of Rome will end with Bimbinfiera, from 27^th to 28^th March, exploring the amazing world of the future mothers and babies, thanks to the presence of experts in maternity. So, if you look for a comfortable hotel near the Trade Fair of Rome, Sunflower Group, 3 star hotels and luxury 4 star hotels in the centre of Rome, proposes also hotels near the city centre, to let you reach the Trade Fair very easily. Especially Raganelli, 3 star hotel near the Trade Fair of Rome, is the ideal accommodation for business travellers due to its position close to the motorway Roma-Fiumicino which will let you go to the Fair in only 20 minutes!

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Best Hotels near the Trade Fair of Rome

On 21^st March 2010 Rome will be the venue of the Marathon which every year takes place in the amazing frame of the Eternal City. Many people from all over the world are expected to join this important sport event able to conquer the interest not only of the most important athletes of the Planet, but also of everyone in love with this discipline and with Rome. The beauties of the ancient times are able to make the atmosphere of the competition absolutely unique, with the start point in the amazing and famous locations of  Fori Imperiali. The whole area where the competition takes place is going to include the main artistic historical attractions of the Capital, a suggestive frame for this international sport event. This edition expects a remarkable number of foreign people taking part into the race, till the amount of almost 7000, plus the Italian participants. Through Foro Italico, Villaggio Olimpico, Acquacetosa and the other marvellous beauties of the Eternal City, the Marathon of Rome 2010 will conquer the attention of the Athletics world, celebrating the marathon  as the oldest distance medley. However, this extraordinary event is not dedicated only to sporty people, but also to everyone looking for fun and happiness. In fact, the Marathon of Rome proposes Roma Fun, a funny no competitive 4 Km race which everyone can take part into, along the wonderful area of the historical centre which will be totally pedestrian. The event is expected to start just after the official race and it requires a regular enrolment at the Marathon Village located in the Eur district at Palazzo dei Congressi. So, what better than a luxury 4 star hotel in the centre of Rome for your stay in the Eternal City to enjoy the Marathon of Rome 2010? Sunflower Group, 3 star hotels and luxury 4 star hotels in Rome and Umbria, is glad to offer the right accommodations for the Marathon of Rome 2010. Kolbe, Nova Domus, Villafranca and Sole al Pantheon are beautiful 4 star luxury hotels in the historical centre of Rome which will make your stay for the Marathon 2010 absolutely perfect, due to the enviable position near the main artistic attractions of the city and the race route. Instead, if you are looking for a comfortable 3 star hotel or 4 star hotel near the centre of Rome, Pinewood, Cardinal Saint Peter, Rouge et Noir, Sunrise and Raganelli are the suitable accommodations to enjoy all the best of Rome and its sport events. 

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Accommodations Marathon of Rome 2010

Umbria is always a region full of surprises, due to the huge amount of folkloristic events and artistic attractions, among history, tradition and delicious food to taste. The Saint Eraclio Carnival is one of the most important appointments of the season, thanks to its ancient origins and its spectacular celebrations made of six masked floats parade through the town. Saint Eraclio, in province of Perugia near Foligno, is a small town full of tradition, due to the presence of the Old Castle and the Augustinian Monastry, besides the celebration of the carnival so famous and typical. The event takes place every year and this time it is expected from 31^st January till 14^th February 2010, with dances, songs, parades, lots of fun and the amazing food tastings at the Carnival Porterhouse. Also the towns of Guardea and Acquasparta are going to represent events you cannot absolutely skip, due to their essence full of fun and tradition. Then, for all the lovers of Art, Perugia proposes Umbria Veloce, an exhibition on Futurism movement mentioning also the famous ancient magazine Griffa! which used to be published during the 1920 in Umbria. This event is scheduled till 7^th February. And don’t forget to attend the charming 12^th edition of Aperitivo in Musica in Perugia, a cultural event which takes place at the Pavone Theatre every Sunday morning at 11.30, during which you can enjoy a pleasant music concert and taste a delicious aperitif. In addition, to celebrate one of the most famous products of Umbria, from 26^th February to 7^th March 2010, it is expected the 47^th edition of the Precious Norcia Black Truffle, where it will be possible to enjoy the rich gastronomic panorama of Umbria made of cheeses, truffle and sausages. Norcia, in province of Perugia, is so famous for its genuine products which represent an important resource for the whole Umbria, admired all over Italy and the World, besides its beautiful artistic attractions from the past such as Saint Benedetto Cathedral and the huge amount of buildings from the Middle Age and Renaissance. Talking about Perugia and all the towns in province, they are located near Trevi, a small village in the heart of Umbria where it is possible to breath the real essence of this amazing Italian region among past and present. Surrounded by olive trees, Trevi offers the tourists a wonderful panorama full of tradition, history and quiet, besides a very good location to start the numerous trips to the other artistic attractions like Perugia, Spello, Assisi, Bevagna, Spoleto. And what is better than a 4 star luxury hotel in Trevi for a romantic stay in Umbria? Sunflower Group, 3 star and luxury 4 star hotels in Rome and Umbria, proposes Antica Dimora alla Rocca, luxury accommodation in Umbria, suitable for every occasion, with the best comforts at very special rates. Visit now the hotel website and discover its amazing special offers!

Perugia and Surroundings Special Events

February 2010 Umbria Best Accommodations

On 14^th February 2010, to celebrate the romantic Valentine’s Day, Rocca di Papa, one of the lovely towns of Castelli Romani surrounding Rome, is going to organize the 2^nd edition of the Lover’s Polenta, where it will be possible to eat the famous Italian dish, the mush, in one of the several restaurants of the town. In addition, the amazing event will end with a very romantic competition which will award the couple for the longest kiss. Besides the all over the world Valentine’s Day, February is the month of Carnival too, so that the Eternal City is glad to celebrate this amusing event with the traditional masked parades in the historical centre. From 6^th to 16^th February, Rome will be the venue of Carnival 2010, An Exaggerated Celebration, which will see the participation of equestrian artists, with an exhibition on the typical masks at Palazzo Braschi and lots of fun along the centre of Rome, especially along Via del Corso and Piazza del Popolo. Then, for all the lovers of sports, in particular of Rugby, from 14^th to 27^th February 2010 it is expected in Rome the amazing international competition Six Nations with the two games Italy vs England on 14^th February, and Italy vs Scotland on 27^th February. Both games will take place in the Flaminio Stadium. To enjoy all these amazing special events in Rome, Sunflower Group proposes many hotels near the main attractions of the Eternal City and very close to the locations where these special appointments take place. Novadomus, 4 star luxury hotel near the Vatican Museums, is the right accommodation to enjoy the Six Nations due to its position near the Flaminio Stadium. This 4 star hotel in the centre of Rome is suitable for different occasions like romantic week ends, individual or family group holidays and corporate travellers. The near tube station and the huge amount of bus stops are able to guarantee all the guests just a comfortable stay, making very easy to reach every area of the city. Then, if you want to stay at a 4 star luxury hotel in the centre of Rome to enjoy the Italian Carnival, Hotel Sole al Pantheon represents the real best to discover the Ancient Rome and taste the charme of the Eternal City between past and present. Its amazing position just in front of the Pantheon and its refined modern amenities make this 4 star luxury hotel in Rome one of the best accommodations of the Capital, besides being the oldest one of the city. Located just two steps away from Via del Corso, Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona, it is the ideal place to enjoy the main artistic attractions of Rome. So, visit now the hotels website and book online your stay at Sunflower Group accommodations in Rome!

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Best accommodations in Rome

Carnival is coming up, but February offers not only this amazing occasion full of fun and folklore to make you enjoy the real atmosphere of Rome, due to the many special appointments expected in the Eternal City. Rome is the city of culture and history, so that all year long you can attend different and interesting exhibitions which will improve your knowledge on Arts. First of all, the Capital will celebrate the Roman Carnival on 22^nd February in Via Tiburtina, with an amazing traditional celebration on the footage of XVIII century. So, another chance to live and to know the authentic folklore of Rome, thanks to this historical masked parade with famous characters from the past which will make your stay in Rome absolutely amazing. To attend this special event you can choose one of the 4 star luxury hotels in Rome by Sunflower Group, like Sunrise Hotel and Rouge et Noir Hotel. These luxury hotels located near the centre of Rome have got a good position in the area of Montesacro, just 20 minutes from the historical city centre, and offer only the best of accommodations for different needs, like  individual, group and business tourism. All the lovers of cultural exhibitions can enjoy the amazing Caravaggio, from 19^th February, at the elegant halls of Scuderie del Quirinale, to discover the genius of this talented Italian artist. The art of Michelangelo Buonarroti, architect in Rome, instead, is available till 7^th February at the Capitol Museum, with 105 works. Then, if you have a passion for cinema and stars, Rome wants to celebrate the beauty and the charme of Princess Grace Kelly with an exhibition in Via del Corso, Palazzo Ruspoli, where it will be possible to admire pictures, portraits and items of this famous character who made a huge amount of people dream. The event is planned till 28^th February 2010. Finally, to know more on Italian history, the exhibition Camillo Benso di Cavour in Rome is a very good occasion to discover this famous character who made the unity of Italy, till 12^th February at the Piemonte region department in the historical centre of  the Eternal City. All these wonderful special events in Rome wait for you. So, just choose your more suitable 4 star hotel in the centre of Rome proposed by Sunflower Group, book online and enjoy the wonderful Eternal City in February among history, culture and lots of fun!

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Luxury accommodations in Rome 

The amazing frame of Umbria is going to be the venue of several interesting folkloristic events which will show all the tourists the real essence of Italy. The historical and characteristic town of Todi and the near locations will offer a particular celebration of the Carnival, Carnevalandia, from 30^th January to 14^th February. Located near Perugia, the famous town of Todi will be also the venue for a special celebration which proposes the ancient Medieval Carnival, besides the typical masked floats parades able to attract people from all over the world. On 2^nd February, then, the town of Monteleone di Spoleto, in province of Perugia, will give hospitality to the celebration of the patron Saint Biagio, with a religious ceremony very popular and ancient, whereas on 9^th and 10^th February it is expected the celebration for Saint Scolastica in Norcia. For everyone interested in the typical products of Umbria, on 29^th and 30^th January, there is the Acquavite Italia 2010, the exhibition on the culture and the market of the famous brandy  which will take place in the historical centre of Perugia, specifically in the Paulina Fortress. Among the amazing Italian brandies such as grappa and fruity spirits, you will be able to enjoy all the flavours of Italy in an elegant and wonderful frame, besides the food and wine tastings which will help you to discover the numerous sides of Belpaese among past and present. If you like the Italian gastronomy you can’t absolutely skip this event! In all these amazing offers to enjoy the whole culture of Umbria there is also a good occasion to improve the knowledge of Italy, thanks to the exhibition Divus Vespasianus in the town of Norcia. The exhibition will take place in nine rooms of the Museum Castellina of Norcia, and it will be dedicated to the influence of Vespasiano in Umbria. So, if you are looking for a 4 star luxury hotel in Umbria, Sunflower Group, 3 star and 4 star hotels in Rome and Umbria, proposes Antica Dimora alla Rocca, luxury hotel near Perugia, Assisi and Spoleto. This amazing accommodation in Umbria is located in the historical and typical town of Trevi where it is possible to enjoy the real essence of Italy among past and present. Antica Dimora alla Rocca is the right place for a romantic stay, due to its amazing location near the main attractions of Umbria and its surroundings. However, this wonderful 4 star hotel of Umbria is suitable also for corporate travellers and special occasions like meeting, thanks to the various and comfortable congress halls equipped with the best facilities. And if you are looking for a particular elegant wedding party venue, Antica Dimora alla Rocca is able to offer the best of service and the most charming frame for unforgettable moments, thanks also to its restaurant La Prepositura. So, visit the hotel website and check your most suitable occasion and special package, book and enjoy the wonderful Umbria and its amazing special folkloristic events!

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4 star luxury hotel in  the folklore of Umbria

The next Carnival feast will be celebrated in Umbria with a huge amount of special events according to the tradition and a strong sense of fun! Every town of this amazing Italian region is glad to organize a thematic special appointment which will make your stay in Umbria amusing and interesting. Carnival, in fact, is a real occasion not only to have fun, but also to discover the local traditions of a particular place and of a specific population. The common character of the many celebrations in Italy and in Umbria are, for sure, the food, which represents one of the main aspects of the Italian Carnival with the whole tradition among past and present. Frappe and Castagnole, special sweet cooked during Carnival time, are absolutely to taste, especially by the foreign tourists who don’t know this particular kind of food, tipically Italian. They can be tasted fried or baked, according to the local recipes, but they always guarantee the real flavour of the Italian Carnival. Many locations of Umbria proposes different kinds of celebrations, giving hospitality to masked parades, food tastings, dances and games. The town of Foligno Sant’Eraclio, for example,  organizes a special Carnival for young people, as authentic tradition of the town able to attract many tourists due to its amazing masked floats parade from the whole Umbria. Also the town of Massa Martana proposes a celebration for children with dances and songs along the streets and squares of this location in province of Perugia. Then, Acquasparta, near Terni, is ready to offer the public an amazing celebration for the Carnival with masked parade, colourful floats and a huge amount of surprises to have fun and enjoy all the best of Carnival. Lugnano in Teverina, Allerona, Fabro, Ficulle and Guardea, all in province of Terni, will be the locations of numerous typical celebrations for Carnival 2010, with amazing and amusing masked parades, games, good food and lots of fun. So, for everyone who wants to take part into the Italian Carnival 2010 in the wonderful frame of Umbria, Sunflower Group, luxury 4 star hotels in Rome and Umbria, proposes Antica Dimora alla Rocca. This luxury 4 star hotel in Trevi is located near the main attractions of Umbria like Perugia, Assisi and Spoleto, and it is the right accommodation to enjoy the amazing celebrations of Carnival 2010. So, don’t wait anymore, go to Antica Dimora alla Rocca website and book online at special rates!

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4 star hotel Umbria Carnival 2010