Fancy a romantic getaway with your favourite high-class escort?
A romantic Italian holiday might just be one of my favourite types of holiday.
The food, the art, the weather, my rudimentary grasp of Italian — it’s all so perfectly charming. And the weather in Italy is so much better than at home in England, especially as the summer slips into London autumn.
I’ve loved every Italian experience I’ve ever had: Florence, Siena, Cinque Terre, Venice, Milan, Portofino — and there’s still so much more to see!
7 romantic Italian holidays for you and me
Umbria
Medieval towns, truffles, wines — seems perfect, no? Nicknamed the Green Heart of Italy, with the highest consumption of pork per capita, Umbria is a true foodie dream. Are you up for a wild boar hunt, or a visit to a black truffle farm? Stanley Tucci is a big fan of Umbria, which tells you everything you need to know. And it’s equidistant from Florence and Rome — road trip, anyone?
Lake Como
Lakeside towns, pine-swathed mountains, neo-classical architecture, Alpine foothills and stunning scenes are on full view in this beautiful part of Lombardy. And how about crossing over the border to have dinner in Italianate Switzerland? Sounds like a perfectly romantic Italian holiday to me!
Sicily
Sparkling seas, flowery meadows, a smoky volcano — Sicily is spectacular. The ruins of many ancient cultures are here to discover, including well-preserved archeological sites in the Valley of the Temples and Byzantine mosaics, and, from more recent times, the house and grave of author Luigi Pirandello. Taormina is stunning, and did you know that you get free entry to the ancient Teatro Greco on your birthday?!
The Amalfi Coast
An absolute classic for a romantic Italian holiday with your favourite brunette escort. High mountains plunging into turquoise seas. Pretty pastel houses in Positano. Lemon groves in Sorrento… the nearby sights of Naples and Pompeii.
I don’t think I need to say much more about this one, except perhaps to ask the question: why do we have to leave? How about we get jobs as lemon farmers and stay here forever, drinking limoncello in the sunshine…
Sardinia
With its rugged natural beauty, this one is perfect for a bit of time in nature — yes, I know I’m not the most outdoorsy of people, but I have been known to enjoy a hike now and then! And there are some beautiful beaches for us to recuperate on with a mojito, which we all know is exactly my speed. I’d also love to see the mysterious nuraghe — the Bronze Age stone ruins shaped like beehives that are dotted around the island.
Puglia
The heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a land of whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old farmland and hundreds of stunning Mediterranean coastline. Let’s visit the vibrant port town of the regional capital Bari and take in the baroque architecture of Lecce? Apparently it’s a perfect place for a road trip!
Aeolian Islands
Are you a good sailor? The Aeolian archipelago would be an absolute dream to sail together. These islands and islets just north of Sicily were designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2000. They are a paradise of crystal waters and dramatic landscapes! With stunning black-sand beaches, rocky coastlines, and two active volcanoes, there’s plenty to explore.
Let’s ride donkeys on Alicudi, visit the olive groves and vineyards of Salina, hike the volcano of Stromboli at sunset, get drinks in buzzing Panarea…
The only caveat is that I like to sunbathe topless — I trust that won’t be a problem?
There is so much to see and do, and so many reasons to make Italy your next romantic holiday destination...
Honestly, I could go on and on — I haven’t even touched on Calabria, Piedmont or Tuscany. Not to mention Rome, or a quick trip to the Vatican!
I am an expert itinerary-planner, so next time you’re looking for a weekend getaway with a hilarious, beautiful and modest travel companion and FMTY escort, why not ask me to organise the perfect weekend for us?
There are so many other places on my bucket list, too.
Get in touch, and let’s get in touch…
Rachel
