The rolling hills of Lazio’s breathtaking countryside.

7. Destination: Lazio, Italy

On principle, we could never say no to visiting Rome, with its perfect blend of new world-coolness with ancient city charms (and pasta!) that make it one of Italy’s — and the world’s — must-visit hotspots. But there’s something so fittingly romantic about eschewing the hordes of tourists clambering for a spot on the Spanish Steps and sipping a glass of wine surrounded by the vast Italian countryside.

Enter: Lazio. Top hotels in the nearby Rome are already offering quaint trips to the region to experience Lazio’s rustic charms. Five-star Portrait Roma hotel will whisk away you and your significant other to the region by a romantic hot air balloon ride. The one-hour journey offers unparalleled view of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Tolfa Mountains. Imagine toasting your new life together with Prosecco and spaghetti carbonara — a typical local dish — as the sun sets on Lazio’s rolling hills.