Romantic getaways

One of the most romantic cities in the world, Venice is a magical city built on the water. With beautiful old buildings and plazas, canals that serve as streets, some of the world’s better art museums, and the famous gondolas, Venice is a wonderful destination.

Here everything is brought in on water or on foot, and it’s fascinating to witness a city functioning this way in the modern age. Tak... more

Travelers come to Rome to see epic historical and religious sites, and to enjoy the fantastic food and wonderful people of this amazing city. This is one of the world's great cities and should rank high on the list of just about any traveler. Here in Rome are the ruins of the ancient Coliseum, and the Vatican with the stunning Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica & Square.

Rome's Coliseum, wi... more

The Hawaiian island of Maui enjoys a well-deserved reputation as one of America's top vacation destinations, both for families and for couples looking for a romantic island getaway.

There’s plenty to do - sightseeing, scuba diving, surfing, hiking, golfing - although the most popular activity, by far, is doing absolutely nothing at all. A lot of first-time visitors spend most of their time so... more

Napa Valley, about an hour northeast of San Francisco, is perhaps the world’s best place for wine tasting. Travelers come here to sample great wine, enjoy excellent dining, take in the beautiful scenery of the many vineyards, or simply to relax.

If you like wine tasting, then you will be hard pressed to find a place in the world better than Napa Valley. There is a huge number of wineries, liter... more

Ah, Paris. A veritable Who’s Who of famous landmarks and world-renowned sights. The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs d'elysee, the Moulin Rouge...and that’s just your first day! The city is bristling with things to do and see, from the obvious to the obscure. Whatever your interests, whatever your weaknesses, Paris can oblige.

Some of the world’s most ic... more

Travelers come to beautiful Prague to soak up the splendid atmosphere and architecture of a beautiful old city.

Prague escaped the bombs of WWII, so there are many well-preserved areas. The main attractions include Old Town Square, which originated in the Middle Ages; the stories-tall 15th century astronomical clock that still functions; and the Charles Bridge with its expressive baroque sculptu... more

Known as the “Venice of the North,” Bruges is a quaint city in northwest Belgium. Swans glide along scenic canals that wind throughout the city, flowing under bridges and alongside cobblestone streets.

Much of the architecture is the same as it has been since the city’s medieval period (though it’s been rebuilt frequently since then), which has led to the city center being made a UNESCO ... more

Depending on your viewpoint, San Francisco conjures up images ranging from famous sights, to picturesque beauty, to fine wine and dining, to the land of the freaks. None would be wrong.

Travelers come to San Francisco to see famous attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the former federal prison of Alcatraz, Chinatown, and the Cable Cars, and these sights do not disappoint. San Francisco als... more

Of the four most frequently visited and populated Hawaiian Islands, the Garden Isle of Kauai comes closest to matching the mental image most first-time visitors have of the dream Hawaiian vacation. If Maui is the perfect playground for families on vacation, Kauai is undoubtedly the best suited for newlyweds and couples looking for a romantic getaway in a lush island setting.

Kauai is a great pl... more