Do you think Italy is one of the world's most romantic destinations? Experiencing Italy as a couple can add an extra layer of magic to your visit.
As someone who has traveled there a few times on holiday and once for a semester abroad, I would say Italy exudes a sexy vibe as a culture.
There is a passion for life and love that other places take for granted or might miss altogether.
Italy is best traveled as a couple rather than solo. Unless, of course, you're after picking up an Italian beauty on your adventures. Why? I'm glad you asked.
Why Travel Italy as a Couple?
1. Because a gondola ride in Venice should not be taken alone
Venice is a city of canals and iconic gondolas. Once a primary form of transportation, with nearly 10,000 in circulation, it's now mainly a tourist attraction, with only 500 boats on the water. Gondola rides are seen as romantic, and while singing isn't standard, I've seen it briefly in the distance.
Who wouldn't want to snuggle up close to their special someone while being chauffeured throughout the narrow waterways of an ancient, beautiful city in a fancy boat?
2. Because a wheel of Italian cheese should be accompanied by a romantic picnic in Tuscany
Italy makes nearly 400 types of cheese, everything from bocconcini to ricotta, for pasta fillings or cannoli, or to top crackers and salads.
Italian cheese, some fruit, and a loaf of fresh bread are the things that picnics are made of, and what better place to picnic than the rolling hills of Tuscany near wineries? Of course, with a good bottle of wine too!
For couples spending time in Verona, a Verona cooking class offers a hands-on way to enjoy Italian food together.
As the fifth-leading country in per capita wine consumption, you can be sure you'll never have trouble finding a good bottle. Wine flows like water in Italy; in fact, it is often cheaper to buy wine with dinner than a bottle of water!
With wine knowledge as rich as the history of production is long, a bottle of delicious and spicy red should be sipped with your significant other, especially because one bottle is quite a lot for one person!
4. Because Juliet's house should be adorned with love notes between you and your partner
The house may not be real, but today a special home and balcony in the city of Verona have been marked as Juliet's, where dozens of love-struck youth and travelers gather to take photos and graffiti walls with messages of love.
After taking your photo next to Juliet's statue and exploring the house-turned-art-gallery inside, stick a love note to your special someone on the walls for all to see.
5. Because the combination of passion and food is perfect for couples
As mentioned in the points about wine and cheese, food, in general, provides a passionate palette for loved ones to enjoy in Italy. From decadent risotto to perfectly cooked pasta, every bit of the Italian cuisine screams indulgence.
For those visitors looking to keep their shapely figures, sharing wood-fired pizzas and cups of gelato also brings a bit of romance to the table.
6. Because riding a Vespa is more fun with two
It's the motor scooter made famous by Audrey Hepburn in the film Roman Holiday: the Vespa. These small forms of transport are popular in Italy because they help Italians travel through the narrow, ancient streets of many cities.
And, just like in the film, they are even more fun when you ride on the back with your loved one, racing from one iconic landmark to the next.
For those who want to recreate that moment, Vespa rentals are available in just about every major Italian city. Just be sure to bring your driver's license.
7. Because you will get hassled less as a girl
I'm all for a self-confidence-boosting trip to Italy for any woman, but the catcalls, watching eyes, and shouts from cars and street corners can get to be a bit much if you are there for any significant amount of time.
When an 80-year-old man starts barking at you, it's time to sling a beau around your arm, right?
I found that traveling with my boyfriend made any attempts by Italian guys to hit on me more flattering for him.
