Saint-Tropez

Poor man's Saint-Tropez

Think Hollywood A-lister playground, jet-setter rendezvous, outdoor cafés lining small ports, the yachting elite in haute couture rubbing shoulders with royalty and other sophisticated society insiders -- think Saint-Tropez. Now, think of the afore mentioned hoopla, but without heed to wellborn etiquette and pomp and circumstance. Cassis, the quaint French island less than 20 miles from Marseille, is, at first glance, a charming 18th Century small fishing port. But a quick jaunt through the unassuming port town reveals a perfect summer adventure with intimate beaches and deep blue water open to 13 miles of sandy coastline. It's not hard to understand why this is one of the French Reviera’s best kept secrets.

Luxury in the wilderness

Surrounded by the largest mass of Ponderosa pine trees in the world lies a secluded getaway quite suitable for romance. In fact, Arizona's Greer Lodge owners say their resort is host to dozens of wedding proposals each year. The secluded romantic getaway is a no-hassle temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Romantic couples also choose Greer Lodge Resort to live the life of luxury in the wilderness. Couples can enjoy a range activities including free mountain biking and fly fishing. Activities here also include horseback riding, golfing, elk and bird watching, and hiking.

Romantic getaways for couple

Bucuti Beach Resort, Aruba A romantic view at the Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba

10 Haunted travel destinations

Instead of visiting a museum or a famous restaurant on your next vacation, get in the Halloween spirit by exploring a haunted destination. From hotels to sanatoriums to entire cities, the world is full of creepy adventures. 'Anywhere you go, you can find haunted locations to visit,' says Jeff Belanger, editor of 'Encyclopedia of Haunted Places: Revised Edition.' Belanger used to work in software and would find haunted places during his travels by asking the locals. 'You can't put your trust completely in the tour guide or travel agent,' he says. But you can trust that this list of creepy hot spots will get you started: 10. Queen Mary, California 'The Gray Ghost,' as it was nabbed, was a transatlantic ocean liner put into military service during World War II and painted gray. About 14,000 to 15,000 troops were transported at one time during the war, Belanger says. The ship, which was designed for the cooler North A...

Venice, Italy

Love is in the air Love conquers all, even a bad economy. While you're scrimping and saving to afford a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon or special vacation, use the downtime to scope out 10 of the planet's most romantic destinations -- so when you're good to go, you'll know where to go to make memories that last a lifetime! Venice, Italy Gondolas of snuggled lovers quietly slip through inky black canals at sunset. City lights dance on the water and set romance aglow as the evening darkness draws in. In Venice , all is quieter in the evening, when the day tourists are gone and lovers are left behind to stroll through narrow city streets and across small bridges. Dinners along the Grand Canal are splendid, especially at the Naranzaria in the heart of the Rialto, where the specialty of the house is raw food. If money is no object, lovers can sleep like royalty in the Gritti Palace , an actual doge’s palace built in 1525. By day, the Bridge of Sighs whi...

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