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