An all-inclusive resort is the choice of many a honeymoon couple. Why? These types of places certainly have their advantages: You (basically) know the cost of the entire vacation in advance... you can eat and drink to your heart's content... most on-site activities are free... and you're in a protected environment where you can sun, swim, and sex it up with your new spouse.

Contributor Karen Loftus recently surveyed Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso on Mexico's Riviera Maya. It's luxurious, it's free of kids, and butlers and concierges are at your beck and call.

But is it for you? Find out here...

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The creative energy of Santa Fe... the ski slopes of Taos... and the dramatic countryside surrounding Albuquerque are some of the reasons I consider New Mexico the best of the West.

What to Do on Your New Mexico Vacation
Find out where to go, what to do, and what to see on a New Mexico honeymoon or romantic getaway.

• Albuquerque's Top Attractions
• Santa Fe's Top Attractions
• New Mexico's Top Attractions
• Taos for Lovers

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Looking for a romantic Christmas, Chanukah, or Kwanzaa gift that won't break the bank? And want to make sure it spells R-O-M-A-N-C-E? Check out these Great Holiday Gifts for $50 or Less. Best of all, you can buy them all online.

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Just as nights are noticeably darker earlier and when you think winter will last forever, it's time for the winter solstice to arrive. Bernd Biege, About.com's Guide to Ireland, leads you to where winter solstice is a celebration.

I don't think it's a coincidence that Celebrity Cruises named its beautiful new class of ships Solstice; any time you sail it's a celebration -- and winter seems far, far away.