Honeymoon advice-Rome or Florence? UPDATED

MirabellaNYC Posted: Mar 05, 2009 11:37 AM

Honeymoon advice-Rome or Florence? UPDATED

OK so we are deep in the throes of honeymoon planning-
We are definitely doing 3 nights in Paris before embarking to Italy..

We decided on Florence!! 4 nights in Florence will be relaxing and romantic, thank you for all your insight. We may sneak in a day trip to Rome, but we'll see.

MrsCastanedain09 Posted: Mar 05, 2009 11:43 AM

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Oh Man. That's a tough choice.

Alot of people don't like Rome but I LOVED it. I thought it was SO romantic at night- the trevi fountain, Spanish steps, the cafes, strolling the streets, the Coloseo.

You know what....Rome, hands down. It has a bit of edge to it but that works for me.

Firenze aka Florece was beautiful also but I feel that if you only have a few days, Rome is the way to go.

littlepixie12 Posted: Mar 05, 2009 11:44 AM

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I would go to Rome.. more to see than florence and history wise its excellent!

edt: to add that Im Italian so I will go all over Italy and love it lol but Florence is like a suburb compared to Rome which is the city.. now dont think city like NY becuase its not even close, so you wont be overwhelmed there or anything... both are gorgeous but Rome will have more options for you to do and see.. you may get stuck in Florence.

StefPalma Posted: Mar 05, 2009 11:49 AM

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FLORENCE!

i lived there for three months and it is my favorite city! it is smaller and moe romantic than Rome - it's gorgeous and the food is delish and the atmosphere is incredbile. plus, you can take day trips to Siena and San Gimignano

DEF go to Florence!

coldasice217 Posted: Mar 05, 2009 11:52 AM

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I've never been to Italy, hopefully one day, but from what I see from travel shows, I have a stronger desire to see Florence. Maybe because it's not as hectic...I don't think you can go wrong with either though!

KRISTIND Posted: Mar 05, 2009 11:58 AM

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crasher...im italian...well american, but when i went i thought rome was very touristy like nyc...i think florence is romantic rome is very americanized

Dreemer107 Posted: Mar 05, 2009 12:04 PM

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i've been to both...and i havta say i loved rome and really only liked florence. but it depends on what u & ur FH are looking for. rome is more city like, touristy...but florence is a city, but country like..maybe more appropriate if you're looking to just relax...

MirabellaNYC Posted: Mar 05, 2009 12:05 PM

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Such a tough decision! I feel like we'll be doing the whole city hustle and bustle in Paris that I may want to be relaxing and drinking wine in the middle of the tuscan mountains.
But then there's SO MUCH to see in Rome.

ETA: FH and I both speak pretty decent Italian-his parents moved here from Italy years ago and I took it as a language in high school. so in terms of getting around, we'll be fine in either city.

MrsCastanedain09 Posted: Mar 05, 2009 12:13 PM

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Posted by Dreemer107

i've been to both...and i havta say i loved rome and really only liked florence. but it depends on what u & ur FH are looking for. rome is more city like, touristy...but florence is a city, but country like..maybe more appropriate if you're looking to just relax...

ITA. Good way to describe Florence.

geegee827 Posted: Mar 05, 2009 12:17 PM

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All I can say is tough choice! I loved both cities. I think I may have loved Rome slightly better because for some reason I couldn't get enough of the coliseum and the vatican. The bapistry and the duomo and the ufizi didn't have the same pull on me.

Either one you pick is amazing!!!

Kristina2009 Posted: Mar 05, 2009 12:21 PM

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i vote for florence

elysemichelle Posted: Mar 05, 2009 12:22 PM

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I def say Florence!!!!! we went to both and Florence was so much better than the other!!! we loved it! i would def go again!!!!!!!!!!!!

GT143EA Posted: Mar 05, 2009 01:12 PM

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I've been to both and I enjoyed Rome way more than Florence! Is there anyway you can go to both?

llupario14 Posted: Mar 05, 2009 01:18 PM

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I've been to both and they're both amazing. Rome may be better for a honeymoon though. There's sooo much to see and there's so many things to do at night. Florence is more of the churches and art. It depends on what type of trip your looking for. Personally, I feel like there's more to do in Rome.

debzy Posted: Mar 05, 2009 01:30 PM

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I would vote Florence over Rome. I mean, you should see Rome, but I LOVED Florence. It's got more of the 'small town' feeling, whereas Rome is more spread out/urban. I'd do Florence for a HM destination. You'll love it!

NikkiR515 Posted: Mar 05, 2009 01:39 PM

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Been to both and I liked Florence way more.. but Rome is definitely more touristy while Florence is more laid back.

KPetekie Posted: Mar 05, 2009 02:07 PM

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If you love history- Rome.
If you love art- Florence.

I like Rome a lot better.

flairforfashion Posted: Mar 05, 2009 02:46 PM

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I am going to both places.

My Mom has been to the two and her favorite was Florence.

RellyBride Posted: Mar 05, 2009 03:23 PM

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I'm partial to Florence because I lived there for a summer- its romantic and has tons to see and do but also lots of places to relax and drink delicious tuscan wine and eat yummy food!

How much time do you have? Why not both? The train system in Italy is easy to use and multiple trains run between Florence and Rome each day. Just remember to validate your ticket before getting on. :)