Episode 159 - A Chic Girls Trip Guide To Rome With Hotel Picks And Built-In Activities

Guest: Megan Kudla, Producer & Travel Writer

Rome is iconic, but it can also feel like a lot, especially when you’re trying to pick the right neighborhood, book tickets, and squeeze the “big stuff” into a short stay. We wanted a plan that feels chic, simple, and actually doable, so I brought on my producer Megan Kudla to break down her Rome girls trip and the exact choices that made two nights feel full without feeling frantic.

We talk through the Chic in Italy Set Jet Stays package from Minor Hotels Collection, including what you get, how customizable it is, and why built-in breakfast matters more than people think when you’re sightseeing all day. Megan shares what it’s like staying at NOW Roma after its renovation, how walkable the area is for Rome first-timers, and the kind of modern comfort that makes it easy to recharge before heading back out to the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the city’s endless layers of history.

Then we get practical: how long to stay in Rome, how to think about a short Rome itinerary, and why Vatican tickets and Colosseum tickets should be booked online ahead of time. Megan also shares the standout experience from her trip, a custom Fiat 500 tour with a local guide who tailored the route to what she’d already seen, turning Rome travel tips into something you can actually feel in real time. We also touch the Venice and Milan legs of the Italy itinerary, with add-ons like Murano glass, mask-making, and a Milan cosmetics workshop.

If you’re planning travel to Rome and want fewer decisions with better results, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who loves Italy, and leave a review with your best Rome question so we can answer it next.

Chapters:

• 0:00 Meet Megan And The Rome Plan
• 1:08 Why Rome Works For Friends
• 3:02 Chic In Italy Package Breakdown
• 5:18 First Impressions Of Rome
• 6:49 NOW Roma Style And Rooms
• 8:56 Walking Rome From A Smart Base
• 10:32 Breakfast Perks And Ludo Dinner
• 12:52 How Long To Stay In Rome
• 14:40 Vatican And Colosseum Ticket Tips
• 16:18 The Fiat 500 Tour Finale
• 20:18 Venice And Milan Extras Plus How To Book

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