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Appreciate a 360° view of the city below from a rooftop bar with a cocktail in hand...

1. Cielo Terrace at Hotel de la Ville Piazza Di Spagna €€€

Hotel de la Ville is one of the many 5-star hotels with rooftop bars in Rome. And, just like the hotel, the Ciela Terrace o ers top-notch service and products. Its drinks are inventive and a treat for the eyes as much as the tongue, with cocktail avours inspired by fables, myths, and Greek gods.

Try the Venere cocktail dedicated to the god of beauty, love, and desire with pink vodka, pineapple extract and golden cherry. Or, for something more robust, try the Vulcano cocktail made with actual volcano gin and smokey clouds.

2. Zuma Piazza di Spagna €€€

What do you get when you mix sake, a rooftop bar, and Rome? You get the luxe Japanese restaurant and bar that is Zuma Rome.

As this terrace bar includes a Japanese restaurant, you can expect authentic yet modern East Asian avours incorporated into traditional cocktails which taste amazing, and Zuma turns up the theatrics to a hundred. e Oni cocktail, for example, gets served in a box lled with smoking dry ice.

Zuma is very popular – not only because it o ers amazing sunset and nighttime views of the Piazza di Spagna but because the bar sits atop one of the most luxurious fashion houses in Italy — the Palazzo Fendi.

3. Les Étoiles Terrace Atlante Hotels Rome Piazza Delle Vaschette €€€

Les Étoiles rooftop bar, Rome is the place to be for rich rooftop blooms and views of iconic Rome landmarks. Surrounded by the sweet and fruity smells of the cheery

When in Rome: rooftop bars with a view

owers, you can enjoy a 360° view featuring Saint Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City. e bar is open every day from 10 am to 1 am, alternating between serving co ee, cocktails, wine, and champagne at the appropriate times (although, it’s never too early for a glass of wine, in my opinion). e bar sells all the classic cocktails, so you can still enjoy your go-tos.

4. Minerva Roof Garden Grand Hotel de La Minerve Piazza Della Minerva €€€

Just a stone’s throw away from e Pantheon is where you’ll nd the Grand Hotel de La Minerve and its Minerva Roof Garden Bar.

High above the city on the hotel’s eighth oor, this al fresco rooftop garden is open every summer night. It has an unobstructed panoramic view of some of the best landmarks – you won’t need binoculars to spot Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and Navona square from new heights with Prosecco in hand.

Or, if you prefer, enjoy a fun apple or chocolate mojito while Maestro Antonio Nasca entertains the crowd with his live music.

5. Hotel Forum Terrace American Bar Forum Romanum €€

is classic and elegant hotel juxtaposes the ruins of landmarks in Italy, like Capitoline Hill and the Roman Forum. Although hard to imagine, it works and lends a hand in o ering some of the most breathtaking a hand in o ering some of the most breathtaking views of the city’s history.

Hotel Forum’s American Bar is a cosy yet classic-style terrace bar, and it’s a great place to have a laid back drink. e expert bartender duo Paolo and Flavio will surely take you under their wing and guide you to the best cocktails, grappas, and long drinks for your palette.

Hungry? Downstairs is a roof garden restaurant where you can catch a bite to eat before heading to the bar for a nightcap under the stars.

6. Mater Terrae Bio Hotel Raphael Piazza Navona €€€

e Bio Hotel Raphael is an opulent 5-star hotel, so it’s no wonder it has a Michelin-star vegetarian restaurant with one of the best rooftop bars in Rome.

Mater Terrae is a fantastic place to go for a mid-day drink or late-night cocktail, no matter the weather. Half of the bar is under a roof, while the other allows al fresco dining and drinks. You‘ll be happy to know that this hotel and bar are for the environment and serve an extensive list of vegetarian and vegan drinks and wines.

For a seriously luxurious afternoon, opt for the champagne cocktails with fresh in-season fruits and juices. Of course, there are also classic alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available too. But when in Rome..

7. Tiziano Terrace Monti Palace Hotel €€

is contemporary and stylish terrace is one of Rome’s best rooftop bars. And they’re trying to keep it as a hidden gem. So, we suggest you stop by before the masses nd it. e Tiziano Terrace is open Monday to Saturday, serving its patrons 180° views of the Monti district. It also serves them assorted platters of cheeses and meats with their specially crafted cocktails, aperitifs, and ne wines.

If, on the o chance, the weather isn’t as great, simply move inside to the modern indoor lounge. While indoors, it still o ers partial views of the city through the oor-to-ceiling glass doors

ese incredible camps in Botswana o er top-notch amenities, breathtaking views, and well-appointed interiors that would rival those of any ve-star resort,.

Mashatu, Kalahari

DesertMashatu is on the eastern fringes of the Kalahari Desert so water is its most precious re- source. e luxurious camps being close to water, and in thickets of remarkable vegetation, transport the visitor into an enclave enriched and populated by birds and animals, of which there are so many species and varieties that it would take a wanna-be David Attenborough a lifetime of learning to keep up.

Mashatu Lodge (Main Camp), where I stay, is an oasis among the undulating and seemingly endless plains of the wild. Fourteen luxury suites lie along the camp’s perimeters to allow for absolute privacy and communion with the Botswanan bush and its wondrous inhabitants. At night, on my decking, in solitude, I listen to the rustlings out there in the darkness made visible under a starry sky, and the strange, yet oddly familiar, sounds of its community, a cacophony that soothes my very soul.

Xigera Safari Lodge, Okavango Delta

Deeply rooted in the Okavango Delta and surrounded by indigenous trees, Xigera Safari Lodge rests in the wilderness of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

e sustainable, solarpowered lodge features 12 individually designed suites, all of which incorporate superb interiors and artwork from more than 80 pan-African artists. From safari game drives and dining in the bush to art tours and stargazing, there’s something for every kind of traveler here.

Duke’s Camp, Okavango Delta

is just-completed camp is the epitome of luxury and old-world glamour. Design-lovers will swoon over the adorable scalloped tent edges, layered Persian rugs and kilims, and handcarved furniture.

Meals are also a lavish a air in an elegant Persian tea tent—the vintage table is laden with crystal and antique silverware, and guests dine on ne food and wine amidst ickering lanterns. During your stay, don’t miss y-camping on a remote, lantern-lit island.

Jack’s Camp, Makgadikgadi Pan

If you were to dream a safari camp, it would be Jack’s Camp ... beautiful fabric paneling, layered Persian rugs, and a draped four-poster bed. is classic, 1940s-style East African safari camp is located in Makgadikgadi Pan, a massive at white salt pan, where you can spot archaeological sites of giant zebra and hippo.

During the wet season, 35,000-70,000 zebra and wildebeest migrate here (along with predators like lion and cheetah), along with thousands of amingoes. is camp is a true bush hideaway with all the creature comforts of home.