In a recent trip to Rome, I had a chance to experience some great local food at the new First Musica Hotel. The hotel is part of the Pavilions Hotels & Resorts group and has a divine location on the Prati side of the Tiber River.

Set amid a lush tropical garden and decorated in a traditional Balinese style, our huge 180m2 Honeymoon Pool Villa even had our name on a personalised wooden plaque above the entrance. With high walls, carefully landscaped vines, and a butler service, it felt like our own secret retreat.

Boutique hotel brand The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts is inviting travellers everywhere to make this the ‘Summer Of Curated Journeys’, with a content competition offering casual snappers and social media supremos alike the chance to turn their eye for a knockout shot into one of nine prize stays across The Pavilions’ collection of luxury properties.

Nestled within two meticulously restored 17th-century buildings, this charming boutique hotel offers an exquisite experience that seamlessly blends history with modern comforts. With a selection of 40 uniquely designed rooms, the hotel provides an enchanting retreat for discerning travellers.