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Most Romantic Beach Resorts

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1. British Virgin Islands: Peter Island Resort & Spa Five separate stretches of sand hug this private-island resort. Mile-long Deadman’s Beach, the most popular, is steps away from cocktails, fine dining and motor-free water toys such as paddle boards, kayaks and snorkeling gear. The quietest, Honeymoon Beach, can be reserved for a private morning or afternoon, complete with a gourmet picnic spread. Best Room:  Set along a corner of Deadman’s Beach, the Junior Suites lull lovers to sleep with the sound of the waves and include appreciated perks such as private patios or balconies, double showers and Jacuzzi tubs for two. Romantic Perk:  Honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, best enjoyed in the above-mentioned tub. A visit to the spa for a couples massage in an open-air treatment room is a must. The just-wed can also arrange for a tiki-torch-lit private dinner on Deadman’s Beach. 2. Ambergris Caye, Belize: El Secreto This new eco-chic bout...

Most Romantic Travel Destinations

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1. Santorini, Greece Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from Greece's mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago which bears the same name and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera. It forms the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 sq mi) and a 2011 census population of 15,550. The municipality of Santorini comprises the inhabited islands of Santorini and Therasia and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, Aspronisi, and Christiana. The total land area is 90.623 km2 (34.990 sq mi). Santorini is part of the Thira regional unit. 2. Venice, Italy Venice is a city in northeastern Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. It is located in the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline, between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting,...