ROME HOTEL EDEN One day itinerary: Romance Italians are considered some of the most romantic people in the world, so where better to celebrate your love than in the Italian capital of ? From charming gardens and intimate restaurants to jewellery shopping and jaw-dropping views, there are plenty of opportunities to create lasting memories in the Eternal City. Spend a romantic weekend away in Rome with the help of this one-day itinerary.

Start the day with a 20-minute drive to The Orange Garden.

THE ORANGE GARDEN Via di Santa Sabina, 00153 Rome While its name suggests that the highlight of The Orange Garden (Giardino degli Aranci or Parco Savello) is its orchard of fruit trees, its views are, in fact, its most captivating attraction. The pocket- sized garden directly overlooks St Peter’s Basilica and its terrace offers unbelievably beautiful views of Rome. Visit with your partner in the morning, when the sun casts an enchanting glow over the city. Take a short five-minute walk to the next garden on the itinerary.

ROME ROSE GARDEN T: 006 574 6810 | Via di Valle Murcia 6, 00153 Rome Nothing says romance like a walk through a blossoming rose garden. Rome Rose Garden (Roseto Comunale) at the foot of Aventino Hill is one of the city’s most charming green spaces. Open from May to October each year, the garden is filled with over 1,000 different varieties of botanical roses from all over the world, with some dating back to Roman times. Then, take a 25-minute drive to Keats-Shelley House.

KEATS-SHELLEY HOUSE T: 006 678 4235 | Piazza di Spagna 26, 00187 Rome At the foot of the famous Spanish Steps stands another of Rome’s most romantic sites, Keats- Shelley House. A memorial to English Romantic poetry, the museum is located in the former home of John Keats. Inspire the romance within by exploring the works of Keats and other literary talents such as Lord Byron, Mary and Percy Bysshe Shelley and Leigh Hunt. The next location is just a one-minute walk away.

The Dorchester, | 45 Park Lane, London | Coworth Park, Ascot | Le Meurice, | Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Hotel Principe di Savoia, | Hotel Eden, Rome | The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills | Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles | Dubai (opening 2020) JEWELLERY SHOPPING ON 00187 Rome When in Rome, treat your loved one to a special piece of jewellery from the city’s glamorous shopping avenue, Via Condotti. The street is filled with the sparkling boutiques of international brands including Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. If it’s authentic Italian design that appeals, visit Milanese jewellers Buccellati, or local Roman jewellers and watchmakers Hausmann & Co. Take a 15-minute drive of 20-minute walk to Per Me Giulio Terrinoni for dinner.

PER ME GIULIO TERRINONI T: 006 6877 365 | Vicolo del Malpasso 9, Via Guilia, Roma Tucked behind a façade twinkling with fairy lights, the Michelin starred Per Me Giulio Terrinoni exudes romance. The eponymous head chef showcases the finest local ingredients in a collection of imaginative dishes, the best of which come together in his 10-course “Between Earth and Sea” tasting menu. On balmy evenings, opt for a table on the cobbles outside. At the end of the evening, hail a taxi and enjoy a 15-minute ride back to the hotel.

All journey times are approximate and subject to variation.

The Dorchester, London | 45 Park Lane, London | Coworth Park, Ascot | Le Meurice, Paris | Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan | Hotel Eden, Rome | The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills | Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles | Dubai (opening 2020)