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 Italy
is undeniably one of the most romantic countries
in the world, reason enough to choose it as
your honeymoon locale. A visit to this special destination
can encompass a wide range of unique experiences
- delicious cuisine, striking scenery and vistas,
historical sites, world-class museums, and unique
accommodations. Unless you have the luxury of
many weeks, you will likely focus your honeymoon on complementary regions,
to synchronize with the sultry pace of Italian
life and language.
Like
much of Europe, Italy is a landscape of contrasts,
with venerable urban centers of learning and
culture and industry, and idyllic countryside
villages set into lush fields, rolling hills,
mountain valleys, or even sea cliffs. A great
honeymoon journey embraces these contrasts, taking advantage
of the vibrant, continuous life of cities founded
by the forebears of Rome, the rustic charm of
the fertile backcountry, and the class and taste
of the modern jetset. Whether picnicking with
wine in a Tuscan field, enjoying
a moonlight ride on the lagoon of Venice, sipping Sambucco on a piazza in Rome, or catching some
sun on a hike through the Cinque Terre or a
seaside terrace on the Amalfi Coast, you will
be surrounded by the history, modernity, and
romance so prized by the Italians.
More
about Italy:
Reasons
to choose Italy:
Relaxation in a historical, romantic environment.
Great shopping and high Italian style. Lovely
hotels in remote corners of the countryside
and elite city centers. The food and wine.
Reasons
to choose someplace else over Italy:
If you prefer beach destinations, Italy has
fewer than most. Luxury hotels here can cost
more than in other places. If you prefer to
stay in one place and not change venue, other
countries may be more appropriate. If you don't
like Italian food.
MoonRings Signature Itineraries:
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The above
sample itineraries are intended to
provide a feel for what's possible.
All of our honeymoons are fully custom
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the facts...
Best
suited for:
Honeymoon couples who enjoy romance, history, and exploring
a multitude of places. Lovers of amazing food
and wine. Those seeking to relax in a country
where relaxation is taken to an art form! People
who love being outdoors and being active.
When
to go:
April through September are the best months
from a weather perspective. High tourist season
runs June through September, however in places
like Florence and Venice, things are more quiet
as many people head to the coast or countryside.
August is the single busiest month - if you
want to be on the coast at that time book 6+
months in advance.
Accommodations:
There is no limit to the diversity in accommodations
here - grand hotels in the big cities, intimate
farm-based hideaways in the countryside, 15th
century palazzos turned into luxury boutique
hotels, romantic cliff-side retreats with incredible
views, true beach resorts on the islands and
chic design hotels in major metropolitan areas.
Dining:
The word that comes to mind is "fresh" - everything
is as if you just picked it from the garden.
Depending on the region you may be treated to
fantastic bread and wines (Tuscany), cheeses
(Parma), desserts such as Tiramisu (Venice)
or seafood (the coasts). Homemade pastas and
special meat dishes throughout the country.
All served with care and attention to detail
- no feat is too small when it comes to Italian
cookery. Note that dining out can be a more
formal affair - we recommend that men pack a
jacket and time for dining flexibility.
Special
Activities:
Touring the many amazing historical sights,
Venice (nothing like it in the world), horseback
riding in the countryside, hiking in the Dolomite
mountains, driving around Lake Como, boating
in Sardinia, shopping in Florence, relaxing
cliffside in Portofino or Positano, wine touring
in Tuscany or Veneto (or many other places).
Cooking classes around the country. Eating -
everywhere!
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