What is it about lovers in love? They seem to want to celebrate the discovery of each other with a journey of discovery. Indeed travel and romance seem to go hand-in-hand. Whether you are planning a Valentine's getaway, honeymoon or anniversary trip, these locations can't help but to inspire love and romance.

Up Next: Bruges, Belgium

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When you think of romantic destinations in Europe, inevitably Paris and London come to mind first, but there's a smaller European city that deserves just as much attention for its romantic attributes -- Bruges, Belgium.

Up Next: Tahiti

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For a very different yet equally thrilling romantic experience, head to the other side of the world, the South Pacific. Just the name of the region connotes an air of mystery as well as natural beauty. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in Tahiti, where sparkling blue waters and native culture combine to create romance on overdrive.

Up Next: Little Torch Key, Fla.

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If you're looking for a beach thatched-roof bungalow a little closer to home, check into Little Palm Island Resort in the Florida Keys. Just off Little Torch Key, the island resort is only accessible by boat or seaplane.

Up Next: California Wine Country

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A more affordable stateside romantic escapade can be found in California Wine Country, in the alluring Napa and Sonoma valleys. There are ample opportunities to get out and enjoy the environment -- wine tasting, hot air ballooning, golfing, biking, horseback riding.

Up Next: The Orient Express

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Think outside of the box or rather inside the rail car when it comes to Europe's most romantic cities -- Paris and Venice. This way the romance can be in both the journey as well as the destinations. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express which is lauded as the world's most romantic train journey travels between these two cities in an overnight ride not to be forgotten.

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