Honeymoon in Italy

Along with great wine and wonderful food, Italy is known for romance, making it one of the most popular destinations for a honeymoon. There are lots of great honeymoon destinations in Italy, including:

• Venice – Widely regarded as one of the world’s most romantic cities, Venice is among Italy’s most visited cities. If you’ve ever seen pictures of its gorgeous architecture and canal streets, it’s easy to see why so many people want to see it in person.

Part of Venice’s charm is the fact that it’s a car-free zone – transportation within the city is only possible by boat or on foot. One of the simplest yet most popular activities for newlyweds is going for a gondola ride through the city. There is a wide variety of cultural attractions in Venice, and several festivals are held each year. Among Venice’s most elegant accommodations are Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo and Hotel Antiche Figure.

• Rome – Located on the east coast of Italy, Rome is the country’s capital and most populous city. It was also capital of the Roman Empire. Although that empire fell thousands of years ago, Rome still retains a certain sense of majesty.

A number of ancient landmarks are still standing, including the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Baths of Caracalla and the Arch of Constantine. These sites alone are well worth the trip, but today’s Rome has lots more to offer. Popular modern attractions include the Vatican Museums, Galleria Borghese and Stadio Flaminio, the home stadium of the Italian rugby team. Popular Roman hotels for newlyweds include Hotel Eden and Hotel Bernini Bristol.

• Sicily – This island at Italy’s southern tip has a largely agricultural economy, producing citrus fruits, olives and grapes. Sicily is also well known for its wine. But tourism makes up a significant portion of its economy as well, thanks to the island’s natural beauty, amazing architecture and historical and archaeological sites. Honeymooners are often anxious to visit Sicily’s many castles. Other must-see attractions include the Teatro Massimo opera house, the Cathedral of Monreale and Mount Etna, which is Europe’s largest active volcano. Sicily’s best places for newlyweds to stay include Therasia Resort and Grand Hotel Timeo.

Italy provides the perfect backdrop for lovers to begin their journey through life together. Its natural and manmade beauty makes for an unforgettable visit. By the time you leave, chances are you’ll already be planning your next vacation there.

Synonyms: honymoon, honeymon, honnymoon, hunnymoon, hoenymoon and hoonymoon are typos for the word, "honeymoon."