What's New

- lots of new iOS 7 bug fixes
- fixed recent bug with twitter field
- fixed landscape transition issue
- resolved display issue on iPhone 5
- more offline photos on original download and faster download of offline content
- fixed intermittent bug with dynamic updates
- added better crash analytics and fixed a number of intermittent stability problems

App Description

★ Castles, Lakes, Beaches less than 2 hours away ★

More than 250 exciting destinations, hotels and restaurants, all within an hour or two of Rome. Day trips and weekend getaways, from medieval villages and historic abbeys to sandy beaches, spectacular gardens, spas and hot springs, and magnificent mountaintop panoramas — hidden treasures few tourists ever discover. Family vacations, romantic getaways, sporting adventures for golfers, skiers, bikers and hikers — all in unforgettable surroundings.

Guides to:

Nearby lakes, Bolsena and Bracciano
The beaches of Lazio and Tuscany
Island destinations
Medieval cities of Lazio, Umbria, Tuscany and Campagna
Majestic villas of the Colli Romani
Exploring Roman Ruins
Ancient Monasteries and Abbeys
The Undiscovered cities of the Sannio
The secrets of the Sabine
Hiking and biking in the Italian hills
Wine country
Thermal springs and luxury spas

What does the app offer?

More than 1100 photos
More than 100 virtual video tours
Hundreds of one-click links, for a deeper understanding of Italy's art and history as you experience it.
An easy to use roll-down menu of categories to choose from
Sort by kind, price, area
Offline maps and navigation to your destination by car or public transport
Restaurant and hotel guides written by insiders with first hand experience
Tips on train travel and car rentals
Itineraries with points of interest
Glossary of Italian terms that may stump you


★ About the Authors ★

Joie Davidow and Vikki Ericks, both longtime Rome residents, are the co-founders and editors of Rome's weekly online magazine, www.InRomeNow.com

Joie Davidow was a founder of the L.A.Weekly and founder/editor/publisher of L.A. Style and Sí magazines. She is the author of "Marked for Life", a memoir (Crown) and "Infusions of Healing" (Fireside) and the co-editor, with Esmeralda Santiago, of two anthologies, Las Christmas and Las
Mamis (both Alfred A. Knopf). Her novel, "I Wouldn't Leave Rome to Go to Heaven", was published in Spring 2008. She is currently working on a historical novel.

Vikki Ericks was a freelance news coordinator and field producer for the "European Journal," produced by Deutsche-Welle and aired on PBS USA, and a Production Coordinator with the Rome bureau of ABC News, and Researcher, Production Coordinator and Interviewer with Jim Rosallini Film Productions.


★ About Sutro Media ★

This guide is published in partnership with Sutro Media. By enabling local writers to share their expertise on mobile phones, Sutro Media is making it easier and more fun to explore the world!

If you have any problems, comments, or suggestions for improvement, we'd love to hear from you - [email protected]

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 06, 2014 Initial release