These are considered some of the best romantic spots around the world. Where would you like to go?

House of Jasmines in Salta, Argentina
The hottest attraction in Argentina’s northwest corner is the seven-suite House of Jasmines, actor Robert Duvall’s 120-year-old, 300-acre ranch in the shadow of the Andes. On foot or horseback, guests are free to roam the Edenic grounds, which are overrun with aromatic roses, orchids, and jasmine. Inside your white-on-white adobe casita, the best treat you can give yourselves is a long siesta in the wrought-iron four-poster bed. Try a granita made with the region’s signature wine, Torrontes.

Red Capital Ranch, Beijing, China
There’s not much at the arcadian Red Capital Ranch to disturb a weekend tryst—except, of course, its gaspingly close proximity to the Great Wall. There are just 10 villas; request one with a rooftop terrace. Feast on Manchurian mountain dishes (lamb roasted over an open fire with willow leaves), or simply cocoon in a corner of the Tiger Bar and soak up the serenity. Ascend the wall at sunset to watch the surrounding hills, rustic villages, and crumbling watchtowers melt into the purple haze of northern China’s twilight.

Anantara Resort & Spa in Kho Lak, Thailand
Retreat from the crowds of Phuket into your own thatched-roof manor. The 51 villas all have four-poster beds and glorious views (of silvery beaches along the Andaman Sea or of a 22-acre palm grove surrounding a sapphire lagoon), and each expansive marble bathroomopens onto a secret garden. Commune with nature by visiting rescued leatherback turtles at Hat Thai Muang National Park, then take an afternoon jungle trek to secluded waterfalls and hidden beaches.

Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel in Mykonos, Greece
Standing between windmills and sand, blue crystal waters and the narrow, cobblestoned streets of Mykonos, the restored Mykonos Theoxenia is everything you wouldn’t expect from a classic Greek hotel. Its 52 rooms revisit the sixties, with Pop canvases and retro furniture playing off stark-white stone buildings that glow in the afternoon sun. Watch the moon rise over the sacred island of Delos from deserted Kapari Beach. The concierge will take care of all details, including a speedboat to bring you back to the hotel.

The Palms in the Turks and Caicos
At the Palms resort, on Turks and Caicos’ celebrated Grace Bay Beach, guests can wander through water gardens, relax beside the infinity pool, or choose a treatment administered in the 15,000-square-foot spa. All of the 72 suites—which have vaulted ceilings, marble floors, and Roman baths—overlook the ocean and come with terraces where couples can dine alfresco before slipping past the railing and testing the waters together. Book one of the three-bedroom penthouse suites. They’re accessible only by private elevator and come with a butler.

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Dinner in a 400-year-old mansion overlooking the Bosporus. A couples massage just steps from the South Pacific. A rural retreat where no one can find you. By changing the setting, we allow ourselves not only to fall in love with a new place, but also to see the same face in a different light. So whether you’re planning a secret getaway or you’re just an incorrigible dreamer, read on.

Hacienda Puerta Campeche in Campeche, Mexico
Crafted from a row of colonial-era houses, the Yucatán Peninsula’s latest hacienda brings a dose of urbane style to this historic town. Most of the 15 guest rooms have a bathroom the size of a big-city apartmentand a sun-drenched daybed. Pools built between the red and yellow façades of the old manor houses flow through porticos from room to room and are capped with floating hammocks. Ask a driver to take you to the nearby ruins of Edzna. After midnight, the pyramid complex makes a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable proposal.

Casa Lisa in Los Cabos, Mexico
The Baja Peninsula’s Casa Lisa may share a shoreline with the exclusive Esperanza resort, but at this five-bedroom villa, the only person who shares your view of the pale blue sea is your partner. If snorkeling and kayaking don’t inspire you, head to the desert for horseback riding, then celebrate sunset over Land’s End with a fresh margarita. Watch your host, Ali Ordoñez, catch spiny lobsters in front of the villa and whisk them to your chef, who will serve them by candlelight in a thatched cabana.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The 19-room Drake Hotel combines urban elegance with a dose of the avant-garde. Check out the cityscape from the wooden rooftop, Sky Yard, which becomes an ice bar and starlit movie theater in winter; the hotel provides overstuffed parkas and hot toddies so you can keep warm while you watch. The Drake’s Pleasure Menu takes room service to the next level; frisky guests can discreetly order massage oils, how-to videos, and other intimacy kits.

Four Seasons in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
The newest addition to the Four Seasons family in North America hugs the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just 90 miles north of Vancouver. Après-ski here means having the concierge arrange a dogsled ride through the forest to an alfresco dinner for two, served under a heated canopy.

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2. The closer you get to your departure date, the harder it is to change your policy.

3. Most hotels give full, or at least partial, refunds.

4. While it’s more complicated with airlines, many carriers do make attempts to accommodate passengers. In the past, many airlines have allowed passengers to change their tickets within a specific time frame in the case of a terrorism attack with “Peace of Mind” policies that allow passengers to rebook tickets free of charge, or receive credit for a future trip. It’s good business, and once one major airline allows changes, many follow suit.

5. Keep in mind that some airlines do not refund tickets purchased through a third-party discounter, or on the Internet through sites like Orbitz. Call the agency or packager you booked through first to see what’s possible.

6. Always make your travel purchases with a credit card. If a hotel or airline closes, you’ll be cover under the Fair Billing Act.

7. Consider buying insurance that covers war and acts of terrorism. If you already have insurance for your trip to London, read the fine print. Often you can cancel the trip and get a full refund.

8. For extra protection, always purchase travel insurance through a third party.

9. For traveling to London or any other international destination, expect to spend at least $200 to change your ticket, but contact the airline before your originally scheduled departure date. Changing tickets after the flight has left is much more complicated.

10. If you do decide to rebook your flight, be sure to find out the rules and regulations. Some airlines require that you make new reservations immediately, while others will allow you to rebook within a year.

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