This City Just Dethroned Bora Bora, Maui, and Other Idyllic Beach Spots for the World's Most Romantic Honeymoon Destination

"Overall, the company found more than 1,600 romantic restaurants in the city, a total of 237 honeymoon spots, and the widest variety of romantic hotels around the globe. Take a walk back in time surrounded by thousands of years of history, feast your way through the city with plates like cacio e pepe and gelato, and take in the views from atop the Spanish Steps or the terrace of the Capitoline Hill."

"For a romantic evening with a philanthropic twist, head to the famed Trevi Fountain, which collects roughly $10,500 each week for charitable causes as a result of symbolic coin tosses (one coin represents a wish to return to Rome while two coins invites more love and romance into your life). And with many direct flights from the United States, it's easy and convenient to reach the Italian city."

Rome was named the world’s most romantic destination, featuring more than 1,600 romantic restaurants, 237 honeymoon spots, and the widest variety of romantic hotels globally. Walk among thousands of years of history, sample cacio e pepe and gelato, and admire views from the Spanish Steps or the Capitoline Hill. The Trevi Fountain collects roughly $10,500 each week for charity via coin tosses, with one coin signaling a wish to return and two coins inviting more love. Many direct flights from the United States make Rome convenient to reach. Rankings used a weighted score across restaurants, hotels, couple attractions, honeymoon spots, parks, and romance-related Instagram hashtags. Ubud, Bali, placed second with 173 honeymoon spots emphasizing jungle villas and wellness resorts.

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