HONEYMOON Italian Romance 2432 views

It's one of the most romantic cities in the world... Florence is a must - and it's just been made a honeymoon hotspot with the new addition of one of the globe's most stunning hotels for newly-wed romance.

If you can imagine yourself dining under the stars with Florence's famous dome within a stone's throw - you'll be thrilled to know that you can do all of this in the sumptuous setting of an Italian palace. Four Season's Firenze sits in a quiet corner of the historic centre with one of the city's most amazing, park-sized gardens at its centre. Complete with chapels, frescoes and Renaissance art - the fabulous interior will take your breath away while each of the 116 rooms is bathed in warm Tuscan yellows and luxurious furnishings. One of the most romantic highlights has to be the private tower with its roof top terrace overlooking Florence, the Duomo and the Tuscan hills, reached by a fairytale staircase that is strewn with rose petals - just for honeymooners!

For the ultimate honeymoon indulgence, you can stay in the total privacy of La Villa - an elegant garden suite, surrounded by parkland trees, umbrella pines and fountains. To unwind after the wedding excitement, the hotel's spa sits alongside a dreamy outdoor pool. Book a Chianti massage - it's exclusive to Four Seasons, using an oil blend of grape extracts - heady stuff!

At the end of the day, as the sun goes down, the main restaurant, Il Palagio has huge French doors opening onto a terrace at the edge of the gardens. A pianist plays under a canopy of stars and you'll be treated to the very best in Italian cuisine whether it's lamb in a crust of pine nuts and mint or knife-cut Chianina beef tartar - accompanied of course by the all-important glass of Tuscan wine.

To find out more go to Four Seasons Hotel Firenze.