An Italian Adventure

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Whether you're staying there or not, all visitors to Rome should visit the iconic Hotel de Russie for a drink in the garden.
Avoid the Vatican on Fridays and Saturdays, when it is flooded with tourists.
Enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants in the Prati area, like the trendy Zanzara, which is a local favorite and serves updated takes on classic dishes.
Many of the 703 palaces in Venice are slowly eroding, but all are nonetheless charming.
Water taxi is the main mode of transportation in Venice, and many hotels, like the Cipriani, have boats for motoring guests around the city.
The Aman Canal Grande features many original works by Tiepolo (his family used to own the palace)
A traditional meal at Viva da Gigio with a window seat overlooking the canal
Venice from the water
Villa San Michele is located just outside Florence, and boasts immaculate gardens overlooking the city
In Florence, watch the sun set at Piazza Michelangelo. Despite being very touristy, it is incredibly romantic.
A cheese tasting at an organic cheese farm in Greve, Tuscany
After a tour of the farm, I was able to play with the livestock