Wondering how you're going to afford a honeymoon or romantic getaway? Wish you could spend just a few nights at a beach resort, in a sophisticated city, or at a truly exotic location? I've found free and fabulous trip contests you can enter to win online.

Imagine honeymooning in romantic Tahiti or on a cruise ship. These are among the current contests you can enter to win right now.

Take a chance: Vacation Contests & Sweepstakes >>>

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If you proudly wear a valuable engagement ring on your finger like Angela Jolie does -- or even something more modest -- you may want to think twice about taking it along on your honeymoon or romantic journey. While she and Brad are surrounded by security, the two of you can't count on that.

A flashy ring may attract unwanted attention, even in top hotels and locations. (I even turn my diamond ring around on public transportation in NYC.) The solution: Buy a lookalike ring that you can wear when you're away from home.

See
Gorgeous Fake Engagement Rings including Angela Jolie's big bling ring (buy online).

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"We just don't want to spend another boring week on a beach," a friend of mine exclaimed. She and her guy have lived together and traveled together and were looking for an active adventure to share. So I sent her these links to reputable tour companies that organize adventure travel trips for twosomes:

• Backroads - the company for food and wine lovers who want to travel Europe by bike and overnight in romantic places
• Mountain Travel Sobek - in business for more than 25 years, this company was named one of the best adventure travel companies on earth by National Geographic Adventure magazine
• Abercrombie &Kent - organizes luxury travel/adventure tours
• National Geographic Expeditions - features tours led by experts, emphasis photography

Also see:

• Honeymoon Adventures
• About.com Adventure Travel

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What does your summer vacation 2012 look like? Do you envision a summer vacation at the beach... a summer driving trip... a cruise... or a series of cool weekend getaways?

Some couples plan to spend their summer vacation at a hot 2012 Independence Day celebration -- or the cool 2012 Montreal Jazz Festival.

Whether you have a destination in mind and tickets in hand, or haven't yet decided where to go, find ideas at Planning a Romantic Summer Vacation.

Keep in Mind
Summer vacation isn't just for grown-ups. So if you're intent on a totally a romantic one in 2012, free of annoying kids, consider a childfree vacation:

• Adults-Only Hotels
• All-Inclusives for Couples
• Nude Beaches
• Casino Holidays

Also see:
About Summer Travel

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