Whether you are heading out with wedding bells in mind
or simply looking for a great trip with your significant
other, romantic destinations abound. Poets and musicians
have long sung the praises of cities like Paris
and Rome, while others
might prefer an exotic or untouched beach in Hawaii
or the Caribbean.
No matter what goal you have in mind, romantic travel
destinations can be found on every continent.
When you are talking about love and romance, no place
springs to mind as quickly as Paris. Millions have
fallen in love beneath the shadow of the Eiffel
Tower. The city itself is imbued with a certain
ambiance perfect for couples new and old, an energy for
lovers that cannot be overstated. The south of France
holds its own when it comes to romantic destinations:
Arles, St. Tropez,
Nice – these
cities display the same charm, combining romantic atmosphere
with access to the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean.
Another European city that screams romance is Rome.
Upon the city of ruins, Rome is a city for lovers –
whether you are parading down the Spanish Steps or lolling
through the Villa Borghese, it’s easy to fall in
love with just about anyone. Rome itself is one
of the world’s most popular romantic wedding
destinations, a perfect place to say “I do”
to the one you’ll be with forever. Plus, you
don’t even have to leave for the honeymoon.
Florence and
pretty much any city in Tuscany are also romantic travel
destinations with few equals.
Few things say romance better than a secluded beach.
The soft sand under foot, the gentle swaying of the ocean,
the sun on your back – there are thousands of possible
beaches that make for romantic travel destinations.
Hawaii is perhaps the most romantic spot in the U.S.,
with the quiet beaches of Maui
being the most likely location for a sumptuous honeymoon.
If you wanted quieter still, try the island of Kauai
on your next vacation – few will argue that it is
near the top of the list when discussing romantic destinations.
The Caribbean
is another excellent spot with so much variety, it might
be hard to choose which island to have your romantic getaway
upon. For those that want a luxurious resort that
will cater to its every whim, Jamaica
and the Dominican
Republic fit the bill. St. Bart’s is all
luxury, all the time, and is definitely one of the world’s
top romantic wedding destinations. If you want a
rich blend of the Caribbean and Europe, try Martinique
or Guadaloupe
– these former French colonies merge the rhythm
of the islands with wondrous food and architecture.
But, really, it’s hard to go wrong with any of the
Caribbean islands.
The beaches of Mexico
- whether tourist driven cities like Acapulco
or Cabo
San Lucas – or smaller cities like Cozumel
or Ixtapa,
are other popular romantic wedding destinations.
The soft blue ocean and quaint architecture of the Gold
Coast is the perfect setting for both tying the knot or
just getting away from it all.
