Of all the countries in Europe, Italy occupies a special place among honeymooners. It’s a vacation destination that seduces its visitors with wonderful cuisine, world-class wines, history, and arts – all wrapped up in a belief that we owe it to ourselves to live the good life (la dolce vita). That philosophy is one that we envy and would love to adopt. With our fast-paced lives, it’s difficult, but a honeymoon in Italy helps couples appreciate the small joys in life, from a chunk of fresh bread dipped in olive oil to the smoothness of an Italian silk scarf. Now, add beautiful scenery – the rocky cliffs of Sicily, the ornate grandeur of the Trevi Fountain in room – and you have the perfect recipe for a honeymoon that nurtures the soul and stirs the heart.

Italy is home to some of the world’s greatest cities. Rome was a powerful empire that helped shape a continent and Florence has inspired generations of creative and intellectual thinkers. They burst at the seams with history and beauty, making them ideal spots for a honeymoon in Italy. But beyond these gems, there is so much more to explore, from the resorts of the Italian Alps and the glamour of the luxurious Riviera to quaint fishing villages along the Mediterranean coast and the singing gondoliers of Venice. Sip a bottle of amarone, coupled with freshly made pasta, and ponder the splendours of all the things that make Italy, a romantic place that makes falling love and becoming a couple all the more wonderful.

- Leonardo DaVinci was the first to study flight in theory. He invented the parachute and a flying machine, centuries before the debut of the airplane.

- Italy is the number one wine exporter in the world. It exports ten times more wine than Australia. Not surprisingly, it leads all nations for consumption of wine by volume.

- The tallest mountain in the country, Monte Blane, is the subject of controversy, since both Italy and France claim ownership.