London has always been a fantastic city for a honeymoon or romantic getaway and “Art & Love” , the new exhibition opening March 19 at Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, adds one more reason to visit. While many think of Queen Victoria as a dour dowager, her 1839-1861 relationship with Prince Albert was a great love story. This exhibition, focusing on the couple’s shared enthusiasm for commissioning and collecting... 

Britain’s Times Online has just published its list of the world’s 12 sexiest cities . The majority are in Europe. While I don’t agree with all of the choices on the Times’ list, these 6 can definitely set a stage for seduction. Where in the world do you think the sexiest cities are?  Read More →

The jewel of Central America, Costa Rica contains tropical rain forests, active volcanoes, hot spring spas, unspoiled white sand beaches, rivers and waterfalls, and many national parks. Contributor Harriet Bernstein recently visited Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge , an adventure travel destination in the southern part of Costa Rica that strives for total sustainability. The Lodge is surrounded by untouched coastal jungle inhabited by howler monkeys,... 

What’s more romantic than a big bathtub for two ? They’re a perfect prelude to romance, inspire a slow, languid buildup to passion. If you’re looking for some good, clean fun, check out my Big Bathtub Gallery — places where stress dissolves and good times comes in waves. © Caesars Poconos. Big Bathtubs for Two originally appeared on About.com Honeymoons / Romantic Travel on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 01:30:09. Permalink... 

Last week I flew back from Texas on one of Continental Airlines’ pack-em-in 737 planes. Given that I was coming from cattle country, I could understand how those poor beasts feel. Economy-class seats on 737s are narrower than on a bus, and passengers are squeezed in against one another. Space is tight for luggage, too. So I wasn’t surprised that customers with one carry-on bag had to show the gate attendant that their luggage would... 

The natural beauty of St. Lucia (pronounced saint loo-sha ), with its iconic Piton mountains, plus its extraordinary hideaways, have made it one of the Caribbean’s most romantic destinations. Among the island’s newest resorts, the futuristic Jade Mountain (pictured) provided the setting for “The Bachelor” to make his proposal. The venue was the property’s Celestial Terrace, overlooking St. Lucia’s twin peaks... 

A celebration of freedom and escape since biblical times, the weeklong Passover holiday (beginning at sundown on March 29, 2010) is among the most joyous in the Jewish religion. While many couples travel during Passover to spend time with relatives, others check into resorts where they can both observe the holiday and fit in a vacation. Learn More About Passover Travel Photo of pool at the Fairmont Mayakoba in Mexico. The resort welcomes guests... 

Shake off winter’s chill with a honeymoon or romantic trip to a great desert destination: Phoenix, AZ . The Romantic’s Guide to Phoenix Why Visit Phoenix? Phoenix Photo Gallery Phoenix-Area Hotel/Resort/Spa Guide for Couples Boulders Resort Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hyatt Regency Scottsdale JW Marriott Desert Ridge Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Westin Kierland Desire in the Desert originally appeared on About.com Honeymoons / Romantic... 

The ideal honeymoon sends a couple as far away from children as possible, allowing the new bride and groom to celebrate undisturbed and focus exclusively on their own desires. However, when a couple with minor children marry — and there is no one to care for their children while they are away — they’re faced with the dilemma of either not having a honeymoon or taking a Honeymoon with Children . If this is your predicament,... 

“Hello? Is this The Greenwich Hotel ?” “Are you talking to me? Are you talking to ME? Are you TAWKIN to ME? I’m the only one here.” Although you’re not likely to have that conversation if you call the Robert De Niro-owned hotel , it is fun to imagine. His is just one on my list of Celebrity Owned Hotels . Find out here about properties owned by celebrities who include Bono, Gloria Estefan, Elizabeth Hurley,... 

I’ve always been skeptical of the words ” free vacation ,” believing that what it really means is an interminable, high-pressure timeshare presentation combined with a night or two in a mediocre hotel. Or that the vacation is free — but the taxes, resort fees, high-priced meals, exorbitant activity and minibar charges, and gratuities to every employee in possession of a palm to extend are anything but free. The good news:... 

One of the most romantic Valentine’s Day gifts anyone can receive, roses are beautiful on the stem. Alas, cut roses don’t last very long. A few days after Valentine’s Day, even the sturdiest blooms will start to droop. But you need not toss them out. To extend the life of your rose petals, read Romantic Uses for Your Valentine’s Day Rose Petals . Photo © Stockbyte/Getty Images. What to Do with Your  Read More →

One of the most romantic Valentine’s Day gifts anyone can receive, roses are beautiful on the stem. Alas, cut roses don’t last very long. A few days after Valentine’s Day, even the sturdiest blooms will start to droop. But you need not toss them out. To extend the life of your rose petals, read Romantic Uses for Your Valentine’s Day Rose Petals . Photo © Stockbyte/Getty Images. What to Do with Old Valentine Rose Petals... 

The Groom’s Mother Writes: My son is getting married in 2 months and tonight told me the honeymoon would cost $10,000. He insists that the groom’s parents pay for this traditionally. I have never heard of this. My husband and I cannot possibly deal with this at this late date, and feel that even if this is true, the considerate thing to do would have been to let us know a year ago, 6 months ago, not 2 months from the wedding. Is the... 

Lists of the year’s best romantic getaways are popping up all over the Web. Travel & Leisure ’s “50 Best Romantic Getaways 2010″ covers everywhere from the Caribbean to the Cook Islands. MSNBC’s “Top 10 Romantic Getaways” proposes tried-and-true favorites ( Venice , Quebec City ) along with lesser-known getaways best for couples ( Dubrovnik , Nevis ). Whether you crave someplace old (think castles)...