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The hey days of Rome’s cinema greatness may have ended more than 30 years ago but Italians still like their cinema and film festivals. The Romans especially have a fondness for cinema and they do also appreciate foreign films (as long as they are all dubbed).

 

 

 

At the moment on Tiberina Island a film festival is being held until the 1st weekend in September. The legend of the island says it was formed when the evil Etruscan king, Tarquinas Superbus, was thrown into the river after he was killed and all the sediment and sand accumulated around his body and formed the island mass. Today there is a hospital located on the island, built on the remains of an old temple. There are 2 bridges which connect the island to the mainland. One of them is the oldest bridge in Rome which was built around 62 BC.

 

The island is a perfect place to go because it is still near the centre and also the Trastevere quarter.  So you can always go for a bite to eat before or after the film. The film festival isn’t the only place to go if you want to relaxe and see a movie. There are a few cinemas which have screens which show films in English. One is very near the hotel, Warner Village Moderno, in Piazza della Republica. It usually costs around 5 euros for a ticket, which isn’t too bad. The other one, Metropolitan, is on Via del Corso closest to Piazza del Popolo. They are usually open from around 6 or 7 in the evening. They are also especially nice to go to now because they are air conditioned.

 

Ok I now I have spoken about it before but this time I actually made it. It also turned out rather well too. My room mate , who has since gone back to Germany had a book with all these great recipes and I am sorry I didn’t take down anymore but I managed to scribble down this recipe before he left and I am glad I did. Anyway I had some time and I decided to go off to the Tuo Di supermarket and go get some ingredients.

So this is what you need:

500 grams of marscapone, 150 millitres of milk, 75 grams of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoured sugar, 2 cups of coffee ( preferably from the mocha ), 2 shots of amaretto and 200 grams of finger biscuits and 1 tablespoon of sweetened chocolate powder. Right now lets go through how you stick it all together and get a great result.

 

So the first thing you should do is get the coffee done and let it cool down. While that is happening you can get on with the rest. So dump the mascarpone, vanilla and sugar into the bowl and whick the hell out of it. Now add the milk a bit at a time. You don’t want to add too much milk or the tiramisu wont set properly. The mixture should be smooth not runny. If you don’t use all the milk by the time you have got this result its fine just drink what’s left and carry on. By this time the coffee should have cooled down and you can now add the 2 shots of amaretto to it. Another trick is not to dunk the biscuits into the coffee but rather put them in the dish first and then take a tablespoon and pour it over the biscuits. Once you have drizzled the first layer of biscuits with the coffee you can add a lyer of your mascarpone cream. Then repeat this with another layer of biscuits and then finally another layer of cream. For the finale get a table spoon of chocolate powder and dust it over the top of the tiramisu using a sive. You don’t want to do this without one because if you do it will come out all lumpy and you will choke on the chocolate powder.

 

Once you have done this leave the tiramisu in the fridge for at least 6 to 8 hours. Or even better over night. It is really quick and easy to make. From making the coffee to putting it in the fridge takes about 30 minutes. This recipe will be enough for 8 to 10 people depending if they only have one piece.

Another great thing about this recipe is that there are no eggs so you can store it for a lot longer before having to eat it and it is has a bit less cholesterol in it than usual so granny can also have a piece. It’s also nice and light so it won’t feel like you have just eaten a horse and the cart it was pulling.

Buon appetito !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The brand new Spazio Etoile in Rome has opened recently and is to hold meetings , galas and exhibitions.

Its location right in Rome city centre off Via Del Corso , in easy reach from our My Hotel Rome , makes it ideal for business travelers or if you are in Rome for leisure purposes.

Business meetings are held in the Spazio Etoile Rome, but also special events such as Roma D+ which is about culture of the design , that will take place between 5-13 october 2007, and for wine lovers, Roma Wine , from 16 to 18 november 2007.

The Via del Corso Spazio Etoile is also a great location where to hold wedding parties , since the Basilica San Lorenzo in Lucina is round the corner and your guests will be impressed by the elegance of the buildings and for your stay choose our central hotel Yes Hotel.

The Spazio Etoile also organizes events for you such as catering, secretary service,…

Where ? close to our My Hotel Rome in :
Piazza S. Lorenzo in Lucina, 41 – Rome – Telephone : +39 – 6 68 13 65 98
Off Via Del Corso in central Rome near the Spanish Steps.

If temperatures are steadily rising throughout summer , which is common in central Italy and Rome , you will find that on the other hand hotel rates in Rome tend to be cheaper which is definitely ideal since most families are on summer vacation.

Rome is the absolutely perfect location for a family holiday so check out our Rome hotel family packages.

Indeed during your stay in Rome there are plenty of things to do for every age : in a hot day kids will love the Aquapiper, a water park at the outskirts of Rome, while the whole family will enjoy the Time Elevator in the heart of the city , which brings you back to the birth of Rome in a fun way.

 

 

For those who want to relax some a city tour bus is a must, and you can take advantage of our getaway package which includes city tours and restaurant.

And last but not least , going out at night during summer in Rome is an absolute delight as pounding life seems to resume only after dark as the it gets fresher ! Rome by night is another must-do for all.

Our Yes Hotel Rome in the centre of Rome is the perfect base to start off , since we are steps away from Termini Station and bus routes and more importantly Yes Hotel Rome and My hotel Rome are located in walking distance from most major sights such as the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain only to name a few.

So do not miss out all the fun and culture in one of the most amazing ancient city of Rome and book your My Hotel Rome.

One of the most important things on a vacation especially vacation to a city like Rome is good accommodation.  Where you sleep is imperative, it is your home, away.
Finding a hotel in a good location is also very important, it is always better to find accommodation that is relatively close to where you want to be, especially in an area you know is safe.
Rome is flooded with tourists from all over the world throughout the year. Many tourists come to Rome expecting to find accommodation as they arrive, but this is not as easy said as done. Many and many people arrive at hotels enquiring for rooms to find that the rooms are not available for the total duration of stay, or even the price range is out of their budget, or even that all the hotels are fully booked.

To prevent this from happening to you listed below are some of the main hotels based in good locations.

Hotel Des Artistes
Hotel Des Artistes Hotel is located just five minute’s from the main railway station Termini on a quiet side street in the city centre. Hotel des Artistes is perfect for a romantic getaway and a relaxing time or a business trip. The rooms are thoughtfully decorated with rich fabrics, original paintings from the beginning of the 20th century and mahogany furniture. On the top floor of the hotel you can relax on the beautiful roof terrace, a perfect place to end the night.

          

Via Villafranca 20
Roma 00185
0039 06 4454365
http://www.hoteldesartistes.com/ 
 

Yes Hotel

Yes hotel is a new hotel which opened mid 2007.   Located centrally with rooms  designed to offer a comforting atmosphere, with warm colours and vibrant fabrics are welcoming and relaxing offering a classic style with finest mahogany furniture and walls adorned with rich paintings. Yes Hotel offers the latest technology with the everyday special needs such as plasma televisions, hairdryers, direct dial telephones, electronic safes and air conditioning.

        

Yes Hotel
Via Magenta, 15
00185 Rome
0039 06 44363836
http://www.yeshotelrome.com/