Top Flight Destinations for Romantic Vacations

If you have someone special you'd love to treat, nothing says "I love you" more than whisking them away to a sumptuous, exotic location. There are many cities all over the world famed for being havens of amorous abandon, so here are some first-rate hotels and resorts from around the globe guaranteed to make your partner's heart melt.

Paris, the iconic city of love, lights, and passion is the classic lovers' destination. With idyllic monuments, cozy cafes, and beautiful parks to stroll through, there's everything a couple could want. The premium hotel in all of Paris for love-struck travelers is the Ritz, famous for its star-lined list of previous guests including Chanel, Hemmingway, and Proust. A suite in the Ritz represents the height of Parisian luxury, with every whim catered for at your discretion, perfect for lounging around ordering nothing but champagne and strawberries.

Even if you're planning on heading to Paris only for a day trip, France itself has many wonderful châteaux to hide away in. Particular to Aix-en-Provence, The Villa Gallici is a perfect place to soak up rural French atmosphere, along with the famed cuisine of the region. The small manor house is a great place for rekindling passions or connecting with the gentler side of love, with a walled garden to stroll through, cypress trees to offer shade, and the sweeping hills of southern France's most beautiful region to capture your heart. Each of the 22 rooms within the Villa is painted with a Cezanne-inspired color palette; all delicate tints and lush cerulean blues.

If France represents the soft arms of a lover's embrace, Italy is the passionate kiss that follows. Instead of quieting away in the privacy of a secret garden, Italy shouts its love from every street corner with all the fire it can muster. The best place to explore for couples is Venice, the city of canals, gondolas, and stunning sunsets. Try and grab a balcony room at the Bauer to get some of the best views in the city. The hotel opened in 1880, and has captured the hearts of thousands of couples since then. Be sure to take a gondola ride along the Grand Canal around sunset on a partly cloudy day, it's simply divine.

Looking for a more exotic travel destination for you and your partner? Try the Indonesian jewel island of Bali. The Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay offers a pleasure paradise for romantic travelers. Couples can rent a stone-walled terrace, complete with marble floors, thatched roofs, and a tropical garden. The individual villas offer the utmost privacy, even so far as each having its own plunge pool. With two active volcanoes, Mount Agung and Mount Batur, in the distance, the trip is sure to ignite your sense of adventure and passion.