November 7–10: Sherbeth Festival

From November 7 to 10, 2025, Palermo, the capital of Sicily, Italy will host the Sherbeth Festival, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious events dedicated to artisanal gelato.‍The venue is Piazza Verdi, an iconic square in the heart of Palermo.A 400-square-meter temporary laboratory will be set up there, where around 50 gelato masters from across the globe will prepare their creations on-site.

Valeria Tummolo in Terrazza Bernini

Right in front of Piazza Barberini stands the grand 5-star hotel Sina Bernini Bristol. Take the elevator up to the rooftop, and you’re greeted by one of the most stunning terraces in all of Rome — Terrazza Bernini. As soon as I step out onto the rooftop, bar manager Valeria Tummolo welcomes me with a warm smile. With a light, confident step, she leads me toward the terrace and begins to share her pride in the place.

Terrazza Mirador: Summer Menu by Chef Koji Nakai

Imagine taking a summer vacation to the Balearic Island without ever leaving Rome. At Terrazza Mirador, that dreamy escape becomes reality. Tucked away in the lush grounds of the Gran Meliá Rome, a five-star hotel surrounded by the Janiculum Hill, the Vatican, and Castel Sant’Angelo, this open-air lounge is a hidden slice of paradise. With palm trees swaying and bougainvillea blooming around you, it’s easy to forget you’re still in the Eternal City.