| So you've narrowed your honeymoon location | | | | winter, forcing tourists to get cozy with the locals |
| down to Europe, but can't decide where to go? | | | | on raised wooden planks crossing the main |
| These top five European honeymoon locations | | | | squares. While getting close on your honeymoon is |
| should be on your final list. Whether you see one | | | | kind of the point, wet feet and legs can kind of kill |
| of them or all five, get ready for the trip of a | | | | the mood. If you hunger for some nightlife in |
| lifetime. | | | | Venice, take a ferry to the Lido for its gambling |
| 1. Paris--The City of Lights, the City of Love. No | | | | and nightclubs. |
| matter what you call it, Paris is arguably the most | | | | 4. Prague--It's been called the new Paris, but the |
| romantic city in Europe. From strolls along the | | | | capital of the Czech Republic is no imitation. With |
| Champs Elysees to glasses of wine at moonlit | | | | the Prague Castle looking down across the city |
| cafes, you can't go wrong with a Paris | | | | and the Vltava River running through the city, you |
| honeymoon. Take a walk along the Seine and be | | | | can almost feel that you.ve gone back in time. |
| one of those couples standing on a historic bridge | | | | Walk to Old Town Square for the best people |
| for some public displays of affection. Ride to the | | | | watching and to see the fascinating Astronomical |
| top of the Eiffel Tower and dine while you watch | | | | Clock. Stroll across the Charles Bridge and be |
| the sunset. Sure, you should do your tourist duty | | | | serenaded by accordion players before making |
| and visit the Louvre and the Musee D'Orsay, but | | | | the climb to the castle and the St. Vitus Cathedral. |
| follow it up with a walk on the wilder side of the | | | | Want to toast your bride? Try some of the great |
| Montemartre district. | | | | local brews or a local white wine. And if you want |
| 2. Rome--The Classic City is full of incredible | | | | to buy her a keepsake, you'll find garnet jewelry |
| monuments, delicious food, and lots of outdoor | | | | for sale everywhere you turn. For more |
| cafes for people watching. After a tour of the | | | | interesting architecture and maybe some |
| Coliseum and the Forum, take a picnic lunch to | | | | inspiration, see Milunic and Gehry's Dancing House, |
| Villa Borghese and watch the world go by. Or | | | | often called the Fred and Ginger Building. |
| stroll through the ancient city at night when it is lit | | | | 5. French Riviera--Want to enjoy sun-drenched |
| to impress. The Pantheon looms over the piazza | | | | beaches by day and fun-filled casinos by night? |
| of the same name while you eat your latest cone | | | | Try the French Riviera. The scenery is spectacular |
| of gelato. Or walk through the Piazza Navona | | | | and perfect for long drives to find a secluded |
| where the fountains reflect the dancing light back | | | | sandy beach where the turquoise water will make |
| upon the statues. Before you leave Rome, | | | | you think you're in the Caribbean. You'll find |
| thrown coins into the Trevi Fountain to ensure | | | | romantic resorts all along the Mediterranean, and if |
| you will come back someday. | | | | you stay in Nice, the largest city on the Riviera, |
| 3. Venice--When it comes to romantic moments, | | | | you can make easy day trips into northwestern |
| what can beat a gondola ride? How about | | | | Italy as well. If you make time for sightseeing in |
| wandering around the twisting pedestrian-only | | | | Nice, don't miss the Saint Reparate Cathedral, a |
| streets knowing that you can't really get lost? Or | | | | stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, or the |
| laughing hysterically as she feeds pigeons and | | | | Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Want to rub elbows |
| they land on her head in San Marco Square? | | | | with the rich and famous? Spend some time in |
| After she recovers, take a seat at a cafe the | | | | Monaco - the playground of the wealthy. You |
| square to listen to the dueling orchestras and see | | | | might not be able to afford to stay there, but it's |
| why it's been called "Europe's greatest dance | | | | worth a stop. |
| floor". One word of warning - Venice floods in | | | | |