Nobody can beat the Italians when it comes to romance. Some people may argue that it is the French who should win the romance medal, but you have to hand it to the Italians when it comes to the steamy side of things. Add a surprise to this, and you have a winning mix.

There are many great places to stay in Rome. The city itself is teeming with culture and heritage that is hard to find anywhere else. There is something to do at every hour of the day or night that's because Rome never sleeps. However, you may need to sleep at some stage so it is your best bet to book your accommodation earlier rather than later. Rome is busy all year round, and in tourist season the best hotels and holiday resorts get snapped up very quickly.

Rome allows you to keep surprising your partner. The surprise does not have to stop with you presenting the tickets to your partner. There is so much you can do to keep the energy between you and your partner flying in all directions.

If you are into the arts, then there is no better place to be than in Rome. The city is the cradle of some of this world's best artists and has seen the rise and fall of entire empires all captured in the countless museums and exhibitions. There are always new exhibitions to see, and tickets to some of the better museums would be a welcome surprise to any person.

Rome is not only for art buffs. Any person with an inkling of culture would love to lap up the numerous cathedrals and monuments. These monuments viewed at night from a high vantage point could possibly be one of the most romantic things you could do. If you hire a car and just tell your partner that you are taking a drive together and you suddenly come to a stop above the city, you will keep the surprise theme going.

So go ahead and book those tickets and make sure you book your accommodation before you leave. Do not wait for the last minute. The effort you put in to this surprise will be worth it in the end.