We have just had a nice Rome holiday, staying at Alessandro’s place in Ostia. First of all, the host is wonderful – very friendly and extremely helpful regarding all the practicalities. Second, the flat is airconditioned – a very important feature as the temperature hasn’t dropped below 30 degree all the days of the week we were there. The flat is very well kept, clean and bright, and is well equipped with everything you need for cooking. It is also nicely located – we could spend an hour on the beach in the morning, go to the centre of Rome (say, one hour on public transport) and finish the day with see-bathing in the evening. Ostia-Antica is a must-see place. We hope to come one day again to stay at Alessandro’s place.