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