Tips from those who know In "City Secrets Rome," a composer tells of great gelato and an archaeologist reveals the best room in a museum. The collective observations in this volume can enrich anyone's take on the city, first-timer or old hand. It's part of the "City Secrets" series, which offers insights from artists, writers and others who live and work in the city. London, Florence and Venice, and Manhattan have gotten the treatment; Paris is coming. There are no travel basics, but these books offer something better: hidden gems and insider smarts. KERRI WESTENBERG
Caribbean resorts roll out air credits Elite Island Resorts, a collection of all-inclusive properties in the Caribbean, are offering air credits, plus free lodging and meals for kids at some resorts. Stay five or six nights and receive a $600 air credit, or book seven nights or more and earn a $1,000 credit. The air credit program applies to Galley Bay Resort & Spa, St. James' Club & Villas and the Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua; Palm Island Resort in the Grenadines; LaSource on Grenada, and Morgan Bay Beach Resort in St. Lucia. Rates vary. Book by April 30; travel by Dec. 20. Information at 1-800-858-4618, www.eliteislandresorts.com. washington post
