
1. Paris, France
Is any romantic roundup complete without singing the praises of the City of Lights? As the capital of France, there’s a reason so many couples seek the ambience and energy of this Parisian destination. When you wander about this European city, you’ll find yourselves mesmerized by idyllic coffee shops, picture-perfect cobblestone streets, and the scent of freshly-baked-everything perfuming the air. Cue collective dreamy sigh.
You can spend your days exploring the many iconic love-drenched landmarks—from the infamous Eiffel Tower to the Pont Des Arts bridge outside of Notre Dame. And at night? Snuggle up in an AirBNB or dig deep into your pocketbooks for a stay at one of the most luxurious and sophisticated resorts on the planet.
If you happen to visit Paris in spring, summer, or fall, consider renting bikes as your mode of transportation — complete with a baguette for your basket. Or in the winter, sneak in a kiss (or three) as you tour through the many museums, all featuring classic and modern themes.
2. Venice, Italy
There’s a saying that you either love or hate Venice when you visit this northern Italy city. But our guess is if you go when you’re feeling butterflies, The City of Water will have them swarming.
Even for the well-versed traveler, Venice presents an entirely new experience, since it is the capital of the Veneto region, comprised of 100 tiny islands. Here, there are very few roads, but many canals, making a gondola ride with your main squeeze a must.
As you stroll hand-in-hand across romantic bridges (don’t miss the Rialto Bridge, a marvel of engineering), soaking up the undeniably hospitable Italian culture, you’ll witness nods to the Renaissance era, as well as Gothic landmarks.
Nibble your way through St. Mark’s Square, where local vendors display their handmade goods. Hold tight to your food, though, as hundreds of pigeons swarm this area in search of tasty treats.
For an Instagram-worthy photo op, scale to the top of the Campanile Bell Tower, offering quite the view. If you’re traveling for a milestone, take a boat to the glass-blowing region on Murano Island and take home a keepsake.