| You've probably already "done" Venice,
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| | you'll be served in French and can enjoy
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| Paris and Niagara Falls. So where to
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| | champagne with your spectacular
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| this year? Here are some secret romantic
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| | sunset-and real coffee and croissants to
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| hideaways and some not so secret. Some
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| | the sound of the tropical morning
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| are at their best in the winter while
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| | birdsong.Contadora - A Pacific island
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| others shine in the summer, still others
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| | gem. For a somewhat more accessible
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| year around. Got your passport ready?
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| | destination, but with more than a whiff
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| Here you go...Zanzibar - spicy exotic.
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| | of gunpowder about it, having been a
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| The name alone is invitation enough to
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| | pirates' hideaway, you can't get much
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| elope to the wilderness. This group of
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| | dreamier than Contadora, a
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| two spicy islands and its handful of
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| | privately-owned island off the southern
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| islets off the coast of Tanzania, East
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| | coast of Panama, in the Gulf. This baby
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| Africa, are just perfect for a winter
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| | of an island was once famous for its
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| getaway. The vibe is casual and relaxed
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| | pearls and diamonds, the name itself
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| (think barefoot-exotic) with dazzling sun
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| | meaning "counting house". Gazing out to
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| on the palm-fringed beaches and inviting
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| | the bluest of seas, or diving together to
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| turquoise sea. The abundance of fresh
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| | explore the reefs, will create precious
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| seafood and exotic fruit should spice up
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| | memories for the future. And this
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| your stay. Why not take advantage of
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| | undiscovered paradise offers almost total
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| your time here to visit the forest, where
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| | privacy...Sorrento - Spellbinding Italy.
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| cloves, vanilla, pepper and cinnamon are
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| | Try as we may, when we're talking
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| gathered and bring some home to carry on
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| | romance, we can't ignore Italy. Our
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| that warm glow in the kitchen?If you
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| | recommendation for romance is Sorrento,
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| crave exotic, but with an even more
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| | south of Naples. This charmingly
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| exclusive cachet, nearby Mnemba Island is
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| | many-hued town, perched on a cliff
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| a more luxurious romantic escape. This
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| | overlooking the Mediterranean coastline,
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| petite resort is private, with complete
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| | is guaranteed to make all lovers go weak
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| pampering service, only 10 beachside
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| | at the knees. We don't know what it is
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| bandas and the most breathtaking beaches
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| | about the place.the light, the sheer
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| in the Indian Ocean. Don't strip off
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| | beauty of the town and views, the
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| right away, though-this is a Muslim
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| | atmosphere... Or perhaps it's the scent
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| country after all.Sri Lanka - Golden
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| | of orange blossom in spring, the
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| beaches and precious stones. Equally
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| | tantalizing proximity of Capri and the
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| spicy, but for those who prefer a more
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| | more discrete Ischia, the glimpses of
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| old-fashioned style of wooing, Sri Lanka
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| | lemon orchards and olive groves from
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| is hard to beat in the winter months. In
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| | between centuries-old buildings...
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| fact, the country was originally
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| | Whatever it is, it all adds up to a heady
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| colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch and
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| | love potion - and you'll find yourself
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| British because of the valuable spices
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| | spellbound.Tofino - The indoors can be
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| that abound here. The colonial-type
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| | great too. The pretty fishing village of
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| hotels offer impeccable service as in
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| | Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver
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| days of yore. But, for a really romantic
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| | Island, Canada, is perfect for
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| stay, why not rent one of the villas on
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| | nature-loving couples looking for a
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| the southern coast of Tangalle. Looking
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| | hideaway in a stunning setting. The
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| like an Asian Gatsby's holiday home,
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| | Wickaninnish Inn with its views of the
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| villas are surrounded by tea or coconut
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| | Chesterman beach comes highly recommended
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| plantations, with a beach of golden sand
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| | as a stylish and romantic hideyhole--but
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| within easy reach. And, for the cherry
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| | plenty of more affordable options can be
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| on the cake, do include a visit to Kandy,
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| | found. An eco-rich gem in an already
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| the former capital of Ceylon and the last
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| | dazzling crown of outstanding beauty,
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| seat of the Singhalese kingdom, where you
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| | Tofino is a great place for couples who
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| may find yourselves tempted by the
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| | want quality time together in the great
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| precious stones: who would not melt at a
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| | outdoors. This is where you can enjoy
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| cool sapphire or fiery ruby?Wallis &
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| | good food in style--including some of the
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| Futuna - "Lost" in French Polynesia. If
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| | finest seafood in the western world--hot
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| you dream of somewhere more remote, where
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| | springs, deserted walks on miles of sandy
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| love-birds can enjoy each other's company
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| | beaches, whale- and seal-watching,
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| without fear of bumping into any
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| | kayaking and breath-taking scenic flights
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| acquaintances, try Wallis & Futuna.
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| | over the wild coast of British Columbia.
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| These two islands, with their three
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| | Watch out for eagles, too. Even in
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| kings, are just about as far from
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| | winter, if the weather isn't pleasant
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| civilization as you can get in Polynesia,
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| | outside, the lodges are so cozy you'll be
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| hidden discretely between Samoa and Fiji,
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| | only too delighted to snuggle up together
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| only accessible by flying from New
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| | for a little storm watching.
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| Caledonia. To add to the sexy vibe,
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