Roccella Ionica (also spelled Roccella Jonica) is the small beach town where we will be getting married. It is considered to have one of the best beaches in Calabria and is a favourite second home destination for many Italians meaning the population here almost triples over the summer months. The beach is long and wide though so there’s enough space for everyone, and in the evening there’s a lively holiday vibe.

The first documented evidence of the existence of Roccella Jonica dates back to 1270, when Gualtieri de Collepietro was given the castle of Roccella of San Vittore by Charles I d’Anjou. You can visit the castle which is now named, Castello Medievale dei Carafa. For a long time, Roccella was the only town standing on the Ionian coast, and it was subjected to Saracen raids.

Tropea is a small town on the east coast of Calabria, and is considered the jewel of Calabria. It’s known for its clifftop historic center, sandy beaches, and clear turquoise water.

Reggio Calabria is a coastal city in southern Italy, separated from Sicily by the Strait of Messina. The National Archaeological Museum houses the Riace Bronzes, a pair of ancient, life-size Greek statues. It is also the home of the ghost town of Pentedattilo positioned on the cliff of Mount Calvary. This is also the city with the airport that is 1.5 hours from Roccella Ionica. Although it’s a city, it’s still small enough to walk around, with a long pedestrianised shopping street and seafront promenade. In the evening the long promenade transforms into a lively hub of activity. The bars become full and there are often multiple live bands performing. Do as the locals do and grab a gelato at the famous Gelateria Cesare and walk up and down enjoying the atmosphere.

Gerace enjoys an exciting panorama of the entire Locride region of Calabria from its sandstone cliff. The village, which maintains the medieval urban setting, is located within the Aspromonte National Park. The historic center is full of churches, old buildings and rooms, once dwellings or shops, dug directly into the rock.

This hillside town is small but extremely picturesque with little winding streets filled with cafes and restaurants stretching out around the main square of Piazza Buraglia. For amazing views over the town and the surrounding coastline, hike up to the Christ the Redeemer statue. At 21m tall it may not be as imposing as the famous Rio statue, but the panorama it offers is stunning, especially at sunset.

Sila is the name of the mountainous plateau and historical region located in Calabria, southern Italy. Although established only in 2002, Sila National Park is one of Italy’s oldest national parks. The Sila National Park is known to have the purest air in Europe.

Naples is not only known for their pizza but also as the home of the Pompeii ruins. For those who aren't familiar, Pompeii was an entire city buried under a thick carpet of volcanic ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, killing two thousand people. The city's quick burial preserved it for centuries before its ruins were discovered in the late 16th century.

The Amalfi Coast is a coastal area made up of several towns, stretching along the Tyrrhenian Sea between the towns of Positano and Vietri sul Mare. This area is a tourist attraction for a reason. The views are stunning, and the shopping is chefs kiss. If you plan to visit this area, you should also check out Sorrento, there are no shortages of lemons here!

Italy's capital and the biggest tourist destination for Italy. There is so much history to explore from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain!

Surrounded by Rome, this is the home of Pope Francis I and is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. At its centre is St Peter's Basilica, which you can visit!

The canal city! A truly unique city you can only experience by boat!

Known for its Renaissance art and architecture, this capital of Tuscany is visually stunning!

Pisa is a city in Italy's Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Already tilting when it was completed in 1372, the 56m white-marble cylinder is the bell tower of the Romanesque, striped-marble cathedral that rises next to it in the Piazza dei Miracoli.