Honeymoons

As if a honeymoon or romantic getaway isn't intoxicating enough, add some wine (tasting) to the recipe, and you just may swoon.

Although many states grow grapes and make wines, California -- specifically Sonoma County and Napa Valley -- is best known for its wineries.

Explore California Wine Country

• Russian River Wine Road
  A Photo Tour
• Top 10 Russian River Valley Wineries
  Where to Taste in Wine Country
• Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
  Where to Stay in Wine Country

For Lovers of Fine Food & Wine
Read: What is Culinary Travel?

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While most current romantic comedies are rarely romantic and barely comic, Richard Linklater's Before Midnight -- the third in his series with the luminous Julie Delpy and the he'll-grow-on-you Ethan Hawke -- offers an engaging, grown-up take on love. There are no explosions or car chases; just a couple trying to navigate a relationship with intelligence and humor.

Each of the films is set in a travel-worthy destination: The first, Before Sunrise (1995) follows the couple as they meet on a train in Budapest and disembark in Vienna, walking and talking through the night.

Before Sunset (2004) reunites them in Paris nine years later for another stretch of conversation and seduction as their footsteps echo in the night city.

Released May 24, 2013, Before Midnight catches up with the couple in glorious, sun-baked Greece in another nine years, when their lives have taken a surprising turn. About.com's Guide to Greece Travel features everything movie fans enticed by the ancient land will want to know about the film locations:

• Before Midnight Locations in Greece
• Messinia

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Twitter can be a great source to find Travel Deals on flights, hotels, vacations, and cruises.

Sure, there's a lot of noise and crosstalk on Twitter. But if you're judicious about who you follow and visit often, you can get clued in to great travel deals that make romantic getaways affordable.

Where to Find Travel Deals on Twitter

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The Connecticut countryside is a charming environment for a weekend getaway, a honeymoon, or even a destination wedding.

A castle on a hilltop... a Victorian opera house... steam trains and riverboats... pristine waterways and scenic vistas... country inns with gourmet kitchens and even a honeymoon suite....

Experience it all in the Lower Connecticut River Valley.

Find Out More

• Connecticut for Romantics
• Mohegan Sun Casino Hotel

_{Image © Susan Breslow Sardone, licensed to About.com, Inc.}

Do colorful photos of gorgeous getaways pique your passion for travel?

I post images of some of my favorite romantic hotels and honeymoon destinations to Pinterest, and I invite you to follow this growing board.

Other boards include:

• Italy
• Florida
• Exquisite wedding cakes
• Dazzling diamond jewelry

Find Me on Pinterest

Use the comments below, and let me know what pins you follow.

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Think you're going to be spending your entire honeymoon lolling on a beach, blissful in bed, or soaking in a big bathtub for two? That's not the only reason to take a honeymoon.

In between all those sweet somethings, you're moving ahead and defining your life together. To make sure it's on the right track, check out my list of 7 Essential Questions for Newlyweds to Ask -- and Answer.

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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 Paris. These are among the current contests you can enter to win right now.

Take a chance: Vacation Contests & Sweepstakes >>>

_{Image © Le Taha'a Resort & Spa in French Polynesia.}

The Spinner Suitcase is the greatest luggage innovation since some savant attached a set of inline wheels to a standard suitcase and travelers the world over got rolling.

Built with four wheels instead of two, a spinner suitcase rolls like a dream and can manage much heavier loads than a standard rolling suitcase. This genuine honeymoon delight will save your back for more pleasant pursuits.

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_{Image of Britto Spinner Suitcase (buy online) © Zappos.} 

Palm trees sway in the breeze in Grenada, a small Caribbean island where the air is scented with cacao, nutmeg, and rum for good measure.

Discover Where to Stay and What to Do in Grenada from husband-and-wife team Lyn & Arthur Dobrin, who recently traveled to Grenada.

Grenada Photo Tour >

_{Photo of just-picked nutmeg © Lyn & Arthur Dobrin.}

What does your summer vacation 2013 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 2013 Independence Day celebration -- or the cool 2013 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 2013, free of annoying kids, consider a childfree vacation:

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

_{Image © One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico.}