Top 10 Romantic Getaways for Valentine's Day 2010

Away.com Launches Romance Guides, Names Top 10 Romantic Destinations for 2010

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the travel-planning site Away.com launched “Away.com Romance Travel Guides,” giving amorous travelers the inside scoop on the 45 most romantic destinations worldwide.

From the hottest spots to catch a beautiful sunset to the most romantic hotels and restaurants, Away.com’s experts uncover new ideas for getaways that set the mood for romance. Plus, an interactive map lets travelers quickly browse for trip suggestions, and more than 20 photo galleries provide ample inspiration.

If you’re planning a getaway for Valentine’s Day or another special occasion but are not quite sure where to go, Away.com has selected the top 10 romantic getaways for 2010.

Away.com’s Top 10 Romantic Destinations(1)

  1     Bermuda
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  2     Paris, France
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  3     Kauai, Hawaii
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  4     New Orleans, Louisiana
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  5     Riviera Maya, Mexico
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  6     Bali, Indonesia
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  7     Venice, Italy
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  8     Vancouver, Canada
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  9     Fiji, Australia-Pacific
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  10    Miami, Florida

View the complete Romance Guide, full destination descriptions, photos and more at http://away.com/romance.

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Elopecations - Lake Placid & Santa Fe

Elope-a-moon at The Inn of the Five Graces and Lake Placid Lodge

You’ve forgone the hundreds of guests, sidestepped the photo courtesy Inn of Five Gracesdozens of vendors clamoring for a dime, and successfully ducked the barrage of pastel colored taffeta bridesmaid dresses. But that doesn’t mean you’re left at City Hall. More and more brides and grooms seem to be opting for that “elopecation” – elopements combined with honeymoons – than ever before, and two Garrett Hotel Group Relais & Châteaux properties, The Inn of the Five Graces and Lake Placid Lodge, are helping those individuals skip the “big fussy wedding” and presenting couples with seductive elopement diversions, heightening the romance.

As Santa Fe celebrates its 400th birthday, excitement surrounds The Inn of the Five Graces, giving nuptials a whole new meaning this year. The popular Elopement Menu provides four colorful choices of distinctive ceremonies [$300 and up]. Couples who stay at The Inn of the Five Graces for three days or more will receive the wedding ceremony as a gift from the management. The elopement menu includes:

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