Got clients who are considering a romantic tryst for Valentine's Day? Travel-planning site Away.com delivers some selling points and suggestions in its of the top 10 romantic getaways for 2010:
1. Bermuda
Its allure comes from the miles of rose-colored beaches with frothy waves warmed by the sultry Gulf Stream. Combining British formality and tropical ease, Bermuda is ideal for destination weddings and honeymoons.
2. Paris
No city in the world is as connected to the feeling of love as is Paris. Period. Its curving river, iconic landmarks, intimate cafes, and celebrated works of art are the physical embodiments of a culture dedicated to love, romance, and sensuality.
3. Kauai, Hawaii
Adventure and romance go hand in hand here, and couples looking for exhilarating activities will find plenty to do. Known for its secluded beaches, Kauai also provides tons of thrills in the form of snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, helicopter tours, and catamaran cruises.
4. New Orleans
The Big Easy is well on the comeback route from Katrina, and nowhere in the United States can you find the level of culture, music, and excellent food as you do in N'awlins.
5. Riviera Maya, Mexico
Palm trees, beach bars, and Mayan ruins strung along the Caribbean Sea provide a suitable backdrop to some of the world's best all-inclusive resorts. After all, relaxation is a key component to romance.
6. Bali
An exotic island of volcanoes, waterfalls, and rain forests, Bali has a dreamlike cadence punctuated by the heady perfume of tropical flowers and gamelan music. Coastal beaches and the lush interior make Bali a popular draw for couples.
7. Venice
Everyone knows about the canals, but Venice has so much more, from sunsets over St. Mark's Basilica to day trips to nearby beach towns. Sophisticated eateries, Old World architecture, and, of course, boat rides in the canals complete the picture.
8. Vancouver
Few places combine cosmopolitan sophistication with a spirited love of the outdoors as seamlessly as Vancouver. British Columbia's jewel features blocks of upscale shops and eateries, parks full of ancient cedars, and a wealth of cultural treasures.
9. Fiji
Fiji's seductive beauty lies mostly in miles of pristine beaches arcing at the edge of see-through aquamarine seas that couples can enjoy all alone. Romance takes many forms, and Fiji embraces them all, from adventure diving to the sweet nothingness of swaying in a hammock under a palm tree.
10. Miami
Sun-kissed days and steamy nights. Moonlight strolls on a balmy beach. An ocean view from your hotel room. Miami pampers couples with luxury resorts, grand old hotels, intimate boutique hideaways, and Art Deco jewels.
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