The 10Best Readers' Choice award contest for Best RomanticNorth American Getaway includes the following as the top sultry, sexy, mostsnuggle worthy destinations from coast to coast:
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Annapolis,Maryland is home to quaint streets filled with history, charming shops, marinaviews, and restaurants serving mouthwatering blue crab. Annapolis is just a short distance from Washington,D.C.; yet feels worlds away, like you are stepping back in time.
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BarHarbor, Maine is a truly walkable cozy town with waterfront hotels and intimateB&Bs. A favorite of romanticstraveling in the northeast. AcadiaNational Park is just minutes away.
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Bostonis another romantic New England favorite, offering world class restaurants,cobbled streets, fascinating bars, plenty of history, and memorablearchitecture. Any time of year, Bostonsgreen spaces, especially the Boston Commons, feel romantic.
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Charleston,South Carolina is the place to go to enjoy romance Southern style. Its oak shaded streets, antebellumarchitecture, and lush gardens all contribute to this city near the top ofromantic destination lists.
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Honoluluis a honeymooners favorite with stunning sunsets, white sandy beaches, andtropical temperatures. Daytime is thetime for water sports, shopping, and garden tours. Once the sun departs visitors are ready toenjoy its sultry nightlife.
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Jackson,Wyoming especially appeals to active couples whose idea of romance involvesimmersion in the glory of Mother Nature. It resides close to some of the countrys most impressive nationalparks. The town itself is where couplescan find sexy spas, art galleries, top restaurants, and an active nightlife.
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Lexington,Kentucky is where lovers can take in the scenery of picturesque BluegrassCountry and the opportunity to sample flights of Kentucky bourbon in almostevery bar. History abounds and manycouples enjoy sightseeing the historic areas of romantic downtown includingviewing the porch where President Lincoln wooed the woman who would laterbecome his wife.
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Mendocino,California appeals to couples year round because of its impressive coastalscenery, excellent dining, and flourishing art scene. This is a perfect spot to enjoy a bottle ofSonoma County wine and a walk on the beach.
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Nantucket,Massachusetts is on an island and filled with charm from period homes, isolatedbeaches, and a rich maritime history. Freshseafood, cozy inns, and many sophisticated boutiques, make Nantucket a top EastCoast couples retreat.
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Naples,Florida is made for romance with its tropical, walkable downtown, beautifulsunsets, and assorted water sports. Couples paddling the Paradise Coast Blueway near Naples pass by severalbeach islands that can be explored in route.
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NewOrleans is a memorable couples vacation with its many gardens, flower linedstreets, and exceptional food scene. Night time is when the city comes alive with one of the sexiest nightlife scenes in the South.
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NewYork, New York is made for romance with so much going on during all hours ofthe day and night. In Central Parklovers can take in the rays in the summer, enjoy spring flowers or fallfoliage, and ice skate hand in hand during the winter.
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SanFrancisco is unquestionably one of Americas most beautiful and romanticcities. A memorable romantic time can beenjoyed walking the Golden Gate Bridge, eating seafood at Fishermans Wharf,and/or riding a classic cable car through picturesque streets.
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SantaFe, New Mexico is filled with romantic possibilities. Numerous galleries, crisp high desert air,distinctive Southwestern architecture, and fiery New Mexican food make the cityan attractive destination.
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Savannah,Georgia is known for its moss draped oaks and sparkling fountains that dominatemany of its parks and gardens. Thecitys always happening River Street along the waterfront is where to go forromantic dining, or a sunset water taxi ride.
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Sedona,Arizona, is one of the Southwests ideal spots for couples to enjoy hiking,biking, jeep tours, and Technicolor desert sunsets. Couples looking to relax will love Sedonasassortment of luxurious spas.
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Sonoma,California has become a favorite destination for a romantic weekend away inpart because of its wonderful weather, some of Californias top restaurants, aninteresting town square, and abundant wine. Romantic inns and B&Bs can be found in the middle of rollingvineyards.
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St.Paul, Minnesota, is the quieter and more sophisticated Twin city, appealing tothose who want to be a bit off the beaten path. Many of its romantic offerings can be found along its Mississippiwaterfront.
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Stowe,Vermont is filled with artists studios and galleries, local eateries, and avariety of inns and B&Bs ideal for snuggling up together. The slopes of Stowe offer some of NewEnglands best skiing in the winter.