Illustrious beaches, pristine lakes, luxurious spas, grand museums, indulgent restaurants - these are only a few of the perks of a honeymoon in Italy. If you've just tied the knot, this idyllic country contains just about everything you can imagine, and what's more, you don't have to worry about compromising your love for culture with your adoration of nature.

The saying "opposites attract" holds no greater meaning than in Italy, where you can easily spend a day perusing artwork dating back for centuries and hop in a car to the bucolic countryside the next morning. No matter where you rent villas in Italy, you can treat yourself to the best of everything.

Releasing steam in the Aeolian Islands

The months leading up to a wedding are stressful, and when you finally tie the knot and hop on a plane, all you'll want to do is relax. Of course, your first step is getting to a spa. Located just north of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands are easily accessible by a short ferry ride, making it the perfect day trip for newlyweds in search of the ultimate sense of relaxation. On the island of Salina, you can spend the afternoon getting pampered at a natural thermal spa and steam room and work your loose muscles by clambering down mountainsides to beaches that are only populated by sand crabs and, soon enough, you.

Getting cultured in Florence

After a day of beaches and massages, it's time for you and your loved one to get a little bit of culture during your honeymoon. Thankfully, Italy is known for having some of the best artwork in the world, and in Florence, you and your lover are in good hands. At the Torre di Bellosguardo, which dates back to 700 years ago, you can treat yourself to panoramic views of the Duomo while wandering through echo-filled hallways and illustrious gardens.

Back in Tuscany, which features a number of luxury vacation rentals where you and your spouse can stay after you tie the knot, you can gander at even more examples of Italian architecture and artwork while sipping on the country's decadent wines and eating cured meats - don't worry, ladies, you won't have to fit into your form-fitting wedding dress anymore!

Jump in the waters of Lake Como

While the beaches along Italy's Amalfi Coast are among the most beautiful in the world, the northern lakes are just as breathtaking. Surrounded by rolling green hills, Lake Como is a perfect romantic retreat for honeymooners, whether they tied the knot in the middle of summer or early spring. You can while away the hours day after day throughout the Lakes region and can stay at one of the luxury rentals located right along the water.

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