| Is it time for a romantic getaway? If you had to think a | | | | the Niagara River on the border between New York |
| moment, chances are it is. The truth is, anytime's the | | | | and Ontario. It's not the tallest waterfall in the world, but |
| right time for a romantic getaway. The hard part is | | | | it's certainly the most famous - for its beauty, its |
| coming up with the best destination to let the sparks | | | | power, and its weddings. Niagara Falls is actually a |
| fly. Here, then, are some of the best romantic | | | | collection of three waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls (called |
| destinations in the world. | | | | by some the Canadian Falls), the American Falls, and |
| Paris | | | | Bridal Veil Falls. |
| Paris is known as the "Romance Capital of the World," | | | | Virginia |
| and for good reason. For lovers there are so many | | | | Yes, Virginia, Virginia is for Lovers, as the tourism and |
| romantic places to visit: The quays of the Seine, its | | | | travel slogan goes. And, romantic it is. With over 5,000 |
| leafy squares and elegant parks, the many small and | | | | miles of shoreline on the Atlantic Ocean and |
| romantic restaurants. Or better still, you could book a | | | | Chesapeake Bay, how can you possibly not find |
| cruise on the River Seine. | | | | romance in Virginia? And, for those wine lovers among |
| Barbados | | | | you, Virginia is also home to over 60 wineries. While |
| Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island sometimes | | | | there you might want to stay at one of Virginia's most |
| referred to as the "lover's paradise." If walking with | | | | romantic B&B's, Cedars of Williamsburg Bed & |
| your loved one along miles of unbroken sandy | | | | Breakfast, located just a 7-minute-walk to Colonial |
| beaches appeals to you, then Barbados is your | | | | Williamsburg. |
| romantic destination. While there try one of the local | | | | Catalina Island |
| sunset cruises on a yacht or tall ship. | | | | Catalina Island is so romantic, they had to write a song |
| Gretna Green | | | | about it. The "Island of Romance," located |
| Never heard of Gretna Green? You should. It's often | | | | approximately 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles, has |
| referred to as the "Wedding Capital of the World." | | | | been host to romantics and newly-wedded couples |
| Gretna Green is a small, historic village on the west | | | | for decades. Try timing your visit with a special event |
| coast in the south of Scotland, on the Scottish/English | | | | held at the Casino Ballroom, one of the most |
| border, where everything, it seems, is geared to | | | | wonderful art deco treasures in Southern California. If |
| romance. While there you might want to stay at | | | | you have an opportunity to dance at the Casino, you |
| Comlongon Castle, which is located 15 minutes from | | | | have to take it. |
| Gretna, and also serves as a very popular castle | | | | Tips to Consider When Planning Your Romantic |
| wedding venue. A restored 14th Century Medieval | | | | Getaway |
| Scottish castle, Comlongon offers 14 individually | | | | Consider booking the honeymoon suite, if your hotel |
| themed 4-poster bedrooms perfect for romance. | | | | has one. Honeymoon suites are not just for |
| Poconos | | | | just-married couples. For a bit more money, you may |
| The Poconos in Pennsylvania is another destination | | | | be able to get a Jacuzzi in the suite, rose petals |
| which has been called the "Romance Capital of the | | | | scattered around or even a heart-shaped bed. |
| World," popular as a destination for couples getting | | | | Consider room service. Your romantic getaway can |
| married or on their honeymoon. If you want the | | | | be even more romantic when you include a candlelight |
| ultimate in romance, check out the Roman Tower | | | | dinner in the hotel room itself. |
| Suite at Pocono Palace, which is designed with a | | | | Consider what's around your hotel or lodging. Think |
| Grand Roman theme. Of course, what's grand to | | | | about a romantic walk to a nearby park, or an |
| some is gaudy to others, but the Roman Tower Suite | | | | excursion to a beautiful museum, or a romantic dinner |
| comes with floor-to-ceiling columns, vaulted ceilings, and | | | | out. There are many things that you can do to |
| a 7-foot tall Champagne Glass Whirlpool Bath built for | | | | increase the romance. Find out what there is to do |
| two. | | | | around the hotel that will be romantic. Remember, |
| Niagara Falls | | | | planning a romantic getaway is more than just picking |
| What the world needs is another "Romance Capital of | | | | a romantic location. |
| the World." That's why there's Niagara Falls, located on | | | | |