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