3Rome, Italy

If experiencing the culture, beauty, and, of course, the food of Italy has long been on your bucket list, a visit to Rome in the spring may be perfect for you!

Not only will the weather be mild, spring is considered “shoulder season” in Rome, so you’ll have fewer crowds to contend with. Hanging wisteria and azaleas bloom in full-force in the spring, making your trip as beautiful as it is fragrant (and Instagram-worthy). If you visit in April, you may have a chance to see Rome’s “birthday party,” which has been celebrated since the city was founded in 753 BC.