We want to go to Italy on our honeymoon, any suggestions on the most romantic places?

Not sure what exactly you're going for. For a romantic atmostphere, a nice walk by the river in Rome or Florence. For something a little more, um, private...under one of the bridges.

Nick,<BR><BR>Give us some hints, as when will it be, what do you like.. sea, mountains, sports, hiking, night life, fine dining, budget..??<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>S

Also, it might be helpful to know what time of year you plan on going.<BR><BR>But...the one thing I can tell you is that Fiesole has a wonderfully romantic view of Florence, and the restaurant "Da Noi" is absolutely wonderful. (It's in Florence at 46 r via Fiesolana, and is small, so will definitely need to reserve a table. Very intimate atmosphere.)<BR>Best Wishes on your Impending Marriage,<BR>BC

You picked a poor title for your thread. If I were to be married to you, this would put me off.

Take your pick ! But, decide the biggies first: WHEN, HOW LONG, HOW MUCH?<BR><BR>SO, YOU WANT TO SEE ITALY !<BR>FIRST, GET A GOOD MAP ! Having planned more then sixty personalized itineraries to southern Europe and Italy, I have learned that the best trip plans start with a good<BR>map. It takes about six weeks to see most of Italy, and that does not include Sicily. So, any typical two week sojourn requires a geographic orientation and thoughtful planning to optimize the total experience. The temptation is to try to see too much,<BR>and that is a big mistake. My advice is to limit yourself to FIVE DESTINATIONS<BR>OR LESS for any two week itinerary. Perceive Italy as geographic regions and<BR>plan accordingly. Here is a menu to help you to plan well. Let your total time in Italy, and a good map, determine your feasible choices !<BR><BR> THE BEST DESTINATIONS IN ITALY---BY CATEGORY---NORTH TO SOUTH<BR><BR>REGIONS OF NATURAL SPLENDOR:<BR>1. The Lakes of Lombardy/Piedmonte [ Maggiore, Como, Lugano, Orta]<BR>2. The Dolomites/Lake Garda [ Cortina, Ortisei, Merano, Riva del Garda]<BR>3. The Ligurian Coast [ Portofino, Cinque Terre, Portovenere]<BR>4. Tuscany/ Umbria [ quaint and historic hill towns]<BR>5. The Amalfi Coast [ Sorrento, Positano, Ravello, Capri] <BR><BR>THE HISTORICAL ART CITIES:<BR>1. Venice & Veneto [ allow 3 days---more if you include Vicenza, Verona et al]<BR>2. Florence [ it all happened here--plan for 2 days just in Florence]<BR>3. Siena [ deserves a full day, perhaps as a day trip from Florence]<BR>4. Rome [ the Eternal City demands 5 days---some would say two weeks]<BR><BR>ROMANTIC RESORT DESTINATIONS:<BR>1. Bellagio [ the best of Lago Como]<BR>2. Cortina [ the Vail of Italy--ski resort in heart of the Dolomites]<BR>3. Portofino/ Santa Margherita [ splendid sea-side venue]<BR> 4. Positano [ the best location to explore the Amalfi coast] <BR> 5. Taormina [ fabulous sea-side location in Sicily]<BR> 6. Ravello [ la dolce vita above the Amalfi coast<BR><BR>

The most romantic place in Italy, and for my money, the whole world, is Lake Como. Oh yes it will get you in the mood for sure, the lake, the Alps, the food, the people, what a wonderful, marvelous, fantastic, romantic, brilliant place this is. Did I say I liked it?

I suggest going to Pompeii and having fun at the newly described bath house with the suggestive frescos. Anybody see the news release with pictures on Yahoo yesterday? They were quite demonstrative. Nothing like art from the old world!!<BR>It certainly bears out my Italian friend's assertion that the Romans knew about sex. They might not have known that children could result, but they seemed to know some of the other details.