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By Greg Mattson, ERV Editor - Updated: Jan 3, 2012
For romantic vacations and the quenching of your cultural thirst, you can’t beat Europe! Inside, we review trips to London, Paris, Germany, Ireland, Scotland and Greece, with more romantic travel tips on Italy and Switzerland coming soon...
Imagine lunching on a baguette and cheese underneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris, hiking a 500 year old footpath between two villages in England's Cotswolds, or marveling at first century ruins on a Greek Island! What's on your list of romantic Europe destinations? Choosing where to go each time is difficult! Some places we've toured recently include:
Our Pick: Top 3 Romantic Places to Vacation in EuropeIt would be very easy to go with Paris, Venice and Rome as the most romantic places to holiday in Europe. But we looked through our photo album and came up with 3 incredibly romantic and slightly lesser-known destinations in Europe for an extraordinary vacation:
1. Santorini, Greece: one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places you will ever visit on earth! Imagine sipping drinks at a tiny restaurant perched on the edge of a volcanic cliff while the sun slowly sets over the Aegean sea.
2. Bellagio, Italy: away from the chaotic hustle and bustle of Rome and the hordes of tourists in Venice, tiny Bellagio is known as the "Pearl of Lake Como". Dinner by the lakeside here is one of our most memorable evenings anywhere in Europe.
3. Bruges, Belgium: you'll be hard-pressed to find a more immaculate example of a medieval walled city in Western Europe. Cobblestone rules here, and the main square is a delight to be in day and night. 3 don't misses: beer, chocolates, and waffles that are out-of-this-world delicious!
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A Romantic Paris VacationIn addition to tips on getting to and around Paris, we tell you all about a great little street called Rue Cler, eating crepes from a vendor, and "doing" The Louvre in 2 hrs! 
London Vacation Ideas and TipsPlan a romantic London getaway! Advice on seeing all the big sights of London as well as where exactly to stay and how to navigate the British capital. 
Romantic Venice ItalyCertainly one of the most romantic cities in the world. We cover gondola rides for two, dining, sights to see and where to stay in romantic Venice hotels and B&B's. 
Ireland Tour HighlightsOur self-drive tour of Ireland revealed an amazingly pretty country bursting with wonderful people, amazing little villages, memorable sights and sounds. 
Plan a Great Greek Island VacationFor Romantic Europe, we highly recommend Greece. Our review includes Santorini, Mykonos and Paros, and some useful tips for a wonderful holiday in the Greek Islands. 
Romantic Vacation in ScotlandFrom the Highlands to the Islands, Scotland is full of great outdoor pursuits, scenic spots and romantic B&B's. We'll show and tell you what we discovered.
How About YOU - Got a Favorite Romantic Holiday in Europe? More on Romantic Europe:
Other Sites for Romantic Europe TravelRomantic Places in France - plan your romantic holiday in France! The best spots in France for honeymoons and getaways.
Romantic Holiday in Madrid - have Madrid, Spain, explained to you by a native of the city, with the latest on Madrid´s attractions, restaurants, activities, excursions and more!
Valencia Tourist Guide - essential tourist information for Valencia. An insider's guide to the beautiful city of Valencia. Flights, hotels, shopping, transport, dining, attractions, entertainment and more.
Europe Vacation Travel Information - official site of the European Travel Commission.
Best Time to Travel to EuropeWondering when the best time to travel to Europe is? We prefer central and southern Europe in April, May and October. The British Isles and Scandinavia: May, June and September.
Thinking of travel to Europe in July and August? The weather can be very hot in the south, it's crowded in all the popular places and cities, and prices are higher too.
Got a Favorite Romantic Spot in Europe?Been on a really romantic Europe Vacation or getaway? Find a great hotel or inn you'd like to let everyone know about? Share your romantic European holiday story here...
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