Paris, France

Paris is always a fantastic idea, but what better time to visit than on the most romantic day of the year: Valentine's Day, of course. Recommend a romantic weekend in Paris, where you may go to the opera, enjoy a picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower, and cap the evening with some delicious wine and cheese. You can't go wrong with Paris, the truly romantic capital of the world.

Containing world-class museums, fashion, cuisine and an atmosphere all its own, Paris is also a city of "many splendors," as Ernest Hemingway recalled in his memoir, "A Moveable Feast." Visit the beloved Musée d'Orsay, shop the biggest designers on the Champs Élysées, or hit the boutiques in Le Marais, take in the view atop the Eiffel Tower, or even plan a day trip to Versailles Palace. But don't miss out on the simple pleasure of meandering the marvelous arrondissements, or snacking on street crepes either.