World's Greatest Art Hubs: Rome, Italy

If you haven't satiated your thirst for art in Florence, a weekend in Rome will cure all. At the Vatican Museums, it's a labyrinthine walk through hallways lined with art by masters Raphael, Caravaggio, and Giotto to reach the Sistine Chapel. Bernini brings myth to life at the quieter, manse-like Museo and Galleria Borghese; his sculpture of Pluto grabbing Proserpina's thigh is more supple than stonelike.

Photo Credit: St Peter's Cathedral and River Tiber, Rome, Italy (Digital Vision)

Top 4 Affordable International Trips

Taking a trip to another continent isn’t cheap, but you can save money with these ideas:

Paris
Visit between November and April for the best rates on accommodations and airfare. For free or low-cost fun, plan on doing a lot of sightseeing in the historic public areas and parks. Don’t worry about tipping, as gratuities are often added to your price automatically. But definitely splurge on the world-famous food.