Let me tell you about my two-night Roman staycation at the five-star luxury Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese hotel in the Ludovisi neighborhood.

Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, you’ll find Tenuta Collesala: a country chic estate perfect for large groups in the Sabine Hills, ideal for exploring central Italy.

Assisi is the best town to use as a base to explore Umbria. If you don’t know where to stay in Assisi, here’s the perfect home away from home right in the historic center.