| anywhere is romantic with the one you love, but | | | | people is legendary. |
| some destinations just cry romance. Some of my | | | | 6.Hawaii – A little closer to home, but no |
| favorites are: | | | | less romantic, the Hawaiian Islands combine |
| 1.Paris – What's not to love about the "City | | | | American customs with Polynesian culture. Add |
| of Lights"? The city's architecture, parks, and | | | | beautiful beaches, Trade Wind breezes, lilting island |
| monuments are beautiful any time of year. Plus, | | | | music, and dramatic volcanoes for a one-of-a-kind |
| it's next to impossible to get a bad meal in this | | | | experience. |
| town. Add dozens of interesting museums, the | | | | 7.A Castle in Ireland – Spending your |
| picturesque Seine River, some of the world's best | | | | honeymoon in a historic Irish castle is the stuff of |
| shopping, and that Paris charm, and you've got a | | | | which dreams are made. Consider a stay at the |
| winner. | | | | elegant stone fortress, Dromoland Castle, which |
| 2.New York City in December – New York | | | | hosts many of Ireland's state visitors, or the |
| City is interesting any time of year, but in | | | | five-star Glenlo Abbey Hotel in Galaway, with its |
| December, when the city is decked out for the | | | | rolling hills, championship golf course, and gourmet |
| holidays, it's magical. The department windows | | | | dining. |
| feature charming holiday vignettes, the tree at | | | | 8.Bed and Breakfasts in New England – |
| Rockefeller Center glistens, ice skaters glide | | | | The New England countryside abounds in small, |
| through Central Park, and the city sparkles with | | | | historic bed and breakfast inns and the region's |
| holiday lights. | | | | scenery is enchanting any time of year – |
| 3.California Wine Country – Just north of | | | | from the legendary fall foliage to the sparkling |
| San Francisco, California's wine country is a world | | | | summer seashores. Explore the region's many |
| away from the bustle of the city. Many of the | | | | parks and hiking trails; shop for antiques and |
| region's wine estates welcome visitors for | | | | homemade crafts in unique village stores; or |
| tastings and tours, and the area boasts dozens of | | | | sample fresh-from-the-sea lobsters, clams, and |
| small and interesting bed and breakfast inns, many | | | | other seafood delights. |
| with views of the vineyards. Napa and Sonoma | | | | 9.Turks and Caicos Islands – Just an hour's |
| Counties are home to a surprising number of | | | | flight away from south Florida, these islands offer |
| excellent restaurants, which make use of the | | | | some of the world's most beautiful stretches of |
| bountiful local produce and vintages. | | | | white sand beach. Plus, at least at this writing, |
| 4.Tuscany – Speaking of wine country, | | | | they are much less developed than other |
| consider a visit to one of the original wine | | | | Caribbean island resorts. In addition to beach |
| countries – Tuscany. The rolling hills, just | | | | activities, you can explore the islands' coral reefs, |
| outside of Florence in central Italy, are home to | | | | try your luck at one of the small island casinos, or |
| hundreds of small wineries as well as picturesque | | | | dine seaside on fresh conch. |
| stone farmhouses and casually elegant eateries. | | | | 10.A Greek Island – From Mykonos to |
| 5.Tahiti – These islands have captivated | | | | Corfu, from Crete to Santorini, the Greek Islands |
| travelers since the days of Paul Gauguin. Explore | | | | enchant with crystal clear water, simple and |
| the French flavor of Papeete or venture to one | | | | deliciously prepared food, white-washed buildings, |
| of the smaller islands, such as Bora Bora or | | | | and innate Greek friendliness. Plus, |
| Moorea. You can even stay in a private cottage | | | | accommodations, food, and fun on the islands are |
| built on stilts over the calm Tahitian lagoon. The | | | | surprisingly affordable. |
| friendliness and welcoming nature of the Tahitian | | | | |