Welcome from western Massachusetts.
When you are in Italy plan to spend sometime in the town of Montefiascone near Lake of Bolsena about 1.5 hrs northwest of Rome....no exciting night life BUT great history, wonderful wines (you must try a bottle or two of Est! Est!! Est!!! de Montefiascone), great places to eat and lots of opportunities to enjoy the lake and sunsets.
Keep in touch.
Happy Trails