Italian Honeymoon
There is so much to see and do in magical Italy that you could spend a month there and barely scratch all the beautiful places that Italy has to offer. A few things you should know before you choose an Italian honeymoon
Now, let’s talk about Italy, the land of culture, ruins, art, fine food and of course, amore
Florence
Your Italian honeymoon would not be complete without a shopping spree. Florence is a shopping mecca that features the San Lorenzo outdoor market (always bargain for your treasure at the open air market) and of course, all of the famous designer stores are located in Florence. Located in the green hills of Tuscany is The Mall where you can purchase designer labels at greatly reduced prices. If you rent a car, The Mall is a 45-minute drive from Florence. We rode the bus for about 8 Euros each way (check the price as it probably has increased). Santa Maria Novella Basilica is beautiful and located just a short walk from Santa Maria Novella train station (which is a work of art in itself) and Lazio Bus depot is just a few hundred meters across the street. You can spend all of your Italina honeymoon time in and around Florence, or you can take the train or bus to nearby towns for a day trip or spend the night. Some trains have minimal stops and others are local. Purchase your tickets the day before you want to travel and be certain to check the schedule and prices carefully. Some close by cities that we traveled to by bus were: Taking a tour of the vineyards of Montepulciano and/or the Sienese Chianti where you will sample the various wines and cheese, is a day that you won’t forget. Rome
An Italian Honeymoon in Rome, what can I say? Magnificent! Rome is a city that is rich in art, monuments, historic ruins, restaurants, cathedrals, and shopping. The Tiber River separates the city of Rome. The highlights on one side are: St. Peter’s Basilica the Vatican Museum and the ancient area of Trastevere.
The Pantheon is a Roman monument, which had the greatest number of records. A short walk from the Pantheon is Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Catacombs and The Roman Forum. A cab ride away is the Villa Borghese which contains a number of museums, attractions and beautiful public gardens. Villa d’Este, in Tivoli is just a short bus ride from downtown Rome. It’s impressive fountains, grottos and gardens will delight any tourist. If you can arrange your tour to begin just before dusk and continue into the evening you will be able to enjoy the gardens in full daylight and then see the fountains with the impressive colored lights shinning upon them. From Rome you can take a day trip to Pompeii where you will enjoy seeing the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were buried and destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Another Italian honeymoon day trip from Rome is to travel to Sorrento and take a boat to the Island of Capi and enjoy the beautiful blue grotto. The funicular or mountain tram connects the harbor with the town up upon the hill which as many designer shops. Italian Honeymoon Equitte The cathedrels in Italy are full of art and are also places of worship. Most Italian churches do not permit shorts, uncovered arms, loud talking, eating food or drinking from your water bottle. Remember to turn your cell phone off and be especially respectful if a service is being conducted while you are visiting. Italian table manners are usually formal; and Italians rarely share food from other people’s plates. They do not package up food in doggy bags for you to take home. Waiters and waitress’s expect you to be formal and polite. There is never any calling across the room for attention. Much like in the U. S., smoking is banned from all restaurants. English is spoken in most large cities, however, learning a few key phrases is much appreciated. Please is per favore, thank you is grazie and you’re welcome is prego. The people of Italy are friendly and willing to help whenever they can. Talk to the people in the shops, on the street or wherever you are and you will be delighted at their casual manner and willingness to assist you. Traveling abroad takes a lot of preparation and I hope my Italian honeymoon tips and ideas will help you plan a honeymoon that you will always treasure. If you have any questions please feel free to go to my navigation bar, click on the “contact me” bar and e-mail any questions you might have.
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