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Dreamy Getaways a Deux
From one end of the globe to another, these five destinations offer breathtaking scenery, adventure and romance.
Bhutan
In the heart of the Himalayas, this land of ancient sanctuaries, stunning scenery and the last Shangri-La serves up over-the-top doses of captivation. Bhutan’s Buddhist culture can best be sampled in Thimphu, whose temples induce the peaceful state of mind needed to shrewdly navigate the marketplaces offering delicacies, including a dizzying array of chilies and matsutake mushrooms. Nearby must-sees are the Tashichho Dzong fort (home of the king’s throne room), the nearly 400-yearold Simtohka Dzong palace and the Tango Monastery. Join local hikers for a cliff-side trek to the spectacular Paro Taktsang monastery. Wrap up in cashmere blankets with warm Bhutanese cider as the sun sets behind lines of fluttering prayer flags. Suggested hotel: Taj Tashi in Thimphu.
Florence, Italy
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Florence, Italy
Stroll the streets of Florence and pause before the marvelous Piazza della Signoria, the stunning Ponte Vecchio, Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera and Michelangelo’s David. Architectural beauty is as abundant as romance. The city, a symbol of the Renaissance, offers the classic Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio) filled with arm-in-arm couples, Piazzale Michelangelo, the Church of San Miniato al Monte and the gorgeous gardens of Villa Bardini and Boboli. Florence is synonymous with fashion. Browse the eclectic shops on Bella Firenze surrounding the Arno river for leather bags, high-end designer goods and, of course, shoes. Take your love to new heights in the Arnolfo Tower or Brunelleschi’s Dome; all of Florence lies below. Suggested hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Firenze.
