Whether it’s history, art, food or fashion that you’re looking for, all roads lead to Rome, writes LUCY EVANS

Channel 5 news presenter EMMA CROSBY packs in plenty of must-sees on a visit to the Italian capital with her mother

From tours of the Holy Land to Greek island-hopping, a great way to enjoy your break is on a cruise, says LIZ BIRD

Taking kids on a city break may seem madness...but it can be fun for all if you plan well says PETER CARBERY

Rome was the first stop on writer Elizabeth Gilbert's year-long trip, documented in her book Eat Pray Love. As the Hollywood film starring Julia Roberts is released, CLAIR WOODWARD follows Gilbert to the Eternal City,

AS THE 97th Tour de France gets under way in Rotterdam today, ROB CROSSAN selects four fantastically scenic single-day cycles

Ships now have even more to offer with star chefs and wine experts on board, says CATE HOPE. So if you would like to pick up some culinary tips why not set sail on a foodie cruise?

GO all soppy over Italy’s capital of romance…

Head to Rome to visit Mussolini’s luxury villa and grounds, with its cinema, stables and labyrinth of secret underground catacombs.

WITH its heady combination of history, fashion, art and fabulous food, the Italian capital is an enduring short break favourite but, this is not a city that is happy to rest on its laurels.