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.

Whatever you pack your gear in, be sure to clearly tag your luggage on the outside with your name, address, and phone number. (You might want to use a business address or PO Box instead of your home address.) Also put a piece of paper inside with the same information, in case the tag gets stripped off.

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You might also want to put your breakable item inside a cardboard box stuffed with foam or packing “peanuts”, then putting that box inside your suitcase.

The best way to avoid breakage is to take the item as carry-on, if possible.

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Also, you can cheat a little bit on the carry-on. Wear your jacket on the plane instead of putting it in your suitcase. (This is not a bad idea anyways, since airplanes are frequently cold.) Put your toothpaste, earrings, modem, or even a few pairs of underwear in your coat pockets.

Before you head out devise a driving plan using one of the great online mapping tools for point-to-point driving directions. These sites can also provide info about attractions, lodging and restaurants along your route.

Don’t leave early in the morning after staying up late to packing. Start fresh, pack early, get a full night’s sleep and set out on the road when you’re refreshed.

Try to do most of your driving during daylight hours, when visibility is best. But if you find yourself squinting into the glare of a rising or setting sun, consider taking a break until the lighting conditions improve.

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Talk to your children before you come to the airport and let them know that it’s against the law to make threats such as, “I have a bomb in my bag.” Threats made jokingly (even by a child) can delay the entire family and could result in fines.

Speak to your children about the screening process so that they will not be frightened or surprised. Remind them not to joke about threats such as bombs or explosives.

Tell your children how their bags (backpack, dolls, etc.) will be put in the X-ray machine and will come out at the other end and be returned to them.

Let your children know that a Security Officer may ask to see Mom or Dad’s shoes, but that they will get these back as well.

What foods are safe to eat? Generally speaking anything that’s been boiled is generally safe. Fruits and vegetables are also safe but should be peeled before eating. Always avoid eating uncooked or undercooked meat or meat that is not cooked just prior to serving.

One of your favorite foods at home is usually safe on the road - pizza! Pizza dough, sauce, and cheese are foods that are less likely to spoil than others, and the high heat of a pizza oven tends to kill any harmful bacteria in the food.

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Many of the most successful scams require a naive and trusting tourist. Be wary of any unusual contact or commotion in crowded public (especially touristy) places. If you’re alert and aren’t overly trusting, you should have no problem. Here are some clever ways European thieves bolster their cash flow.

Cashiers who deal with lots of tourists thrive on the “slow count.” Even in banks, they’ll count your change back with odd pauses in hopes the rushed tourist will gather up the money early and say “Grazie.” Also be careful when you pay with too large a bill. Waiters seem to be arithmetically challenged. If giving a large bill for a small payment, clearly state the value of the bill as you hand it over. Some cabbies or waiters will pretend to drop a large bill and pick up a hidden small one in order to shortchange a tourist.

Thieves posing as concerned locals will warn you to store your wallet safely — and then steal it after they see where you stash it. If someone wants to help you use an ATM, politely refuse (they’re just after your PIN code). If a bank machine eats your ATM card, see if there’s a thin plastic insert with a tongue hanging out that crooks use to extract it. (A similar scam is to put something sticky in the slot.) Some thieves put out tacks and ambush drivers with their “assistance” in changing the tire. Others hang out at subway ticket machines eager to “help” you, the bewildered tourist, buy tickets with a pile of your quickly disappearing foreign cash. If using a station locker, beware of the “hood samaritan” who may have his own key to a locker he’d like you to use.

Two thieves in uniform — posing as “Tourist Police” — stop you on the street, flash their bogus badges, and ask to check your wallet for counterfeit bills or “drug money.” You will not even notice some bills are missing until they leave. Never give your wallet to anyone.

Young gang thieves are common all over urban southern Europe, especially in the touristy areas of Milan, Florence, and Rome. Groups of boys or girls with big eyes, troubled expressions, and colorful raggedy clothes play a game where they politely mob the unsuspecting tourist, beggar-style. As their pleading eyes grab yours and they hold up their pathetic message scrawled on cardboard, you’re fooled into thinking that they’re beggars. All the while, your purse, fanny pack, or backpack is being expertly rifled. If you’re wearing a money belt and you understand what’s going on here, there’s nothing to fear. In fact, having a street thief’s hand slip slowly into your pocket becomes just one more interesting cultural experience.

Do you wonder how you will be able to keep your kids busy during a summer road trip? Well, here are some things that you can do to help with their boredom.

Play games like:

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• See who can add up license plate numbers of vehicles that pass you the quickest.
• Place alphabet names like looking for a road sign, license plate, or for words on vehicles that have the letter that you are on in the alphabet. Try to beat everyone in the car by getting to Z the quickest.
• You can look for all 50 states license plates. This becomes increasingly harder as you get to Alaska and Hawaii.

With all of the new technology you can bring a portable DVD player and let the kids watch their favorite movies. This will keep them entertained for hours. You can also bring along the children’s favorite CDs and books on tape with a portable player they can listen to whatever they want to listen to in the backseat.

Also, a camera for them to take pictures with and create their own scrapbook of the road trip would be great. You can get them a disposable one so in case it gets dropped they haven’t damaged your good one.

If you have older children then give them a map to keep track of your progress and make them your navigator.

This is a nice time for the family to talk and listen to each other. Talk to your kids and really take the time to listen to them. Tell stories of when you were growing up and vacations that you went on as a kid. Tell jokes or have a family sing-a-long.

Try to make your pit stops at places that have play areas for the kids to get some of their energy out and stretch those legs. This also gives the adults time to eat without the kids getting fidgety at the table. Be careful when using rest stops and gas stations along the road. Busy gas stations and truck stops are safer places for you to stop in the evening than rest stops due to criminal activity.

Remember to drink lots of water and try to stay away from caffeinated drinks during the trip.

If you’re heading overseas on vacation or business this summer or anytime, it’s a good idea to steer clear of certain foods and drinks to keep from getting sick.

One of the joys of traveling is eating things that you wouldn’t normally try. Make sure whatever you consume, exotic or otherwise, is safe.

You can check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to see what you need to be wary of.

The result of eating or drinking the wrong thing isn’t pretty. Contaminated food or water can produce diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever and these are just some of the symptoms. Some illnesses can be serious and life-threatening. They include viral infections such as hepatitis A, bacteria, intestinal parasites and dysentery.

She said you can avoid problems by remembering that, It all starts with the water. You’ve probably heard the expression, “Don’t drink the water.” The CDC advises that you shouldn’t drink it unless you know your water has been very thoroughly boiled or it comes in a factory-sealed bottle. The reason that bottled water needs to be sealed is so you know that it actually came from the factory. Otherwise, the bottle might have been refilled with water from a questionable source.

If you’re thirsty, you can drink the bottled water, as long as it’s sealed when you get it. Brush your teeth with it, too. Don’t risk using tap water. Other safe beverages include name-brand drinks that come in sealed cans or bottles, such as carbonated mineral water and soft drinks and, if you don’t overdo it, beer or wine. If you know the water in your cup has been boiled well, coffee or tea should be fine. One thing to know about beverages you drink from cans or bottles: If the outside of the container is wet, wipe the surface dry, just in case the source of that moisture is untreated water.

Ice cubes should also be on your do-not-consume list and some solid food is also of concern.

No matter how tempting certain raw foods may look, they also might make you sick, either because the location where they were grown or caught was contaminated, or because water used to grow, wash or prepare them is unsafe.

Shellfish or meat that’s either raw or undercooked can cause illness. The CDC also urges you to avoid salads, uncooked vegetables, and un-pasteurized milk products, including cheese. Vegetables should be hot.

If you eat fresh fruit, insist on peeling the fruit yourself, to be sure the part you’ll eat wasn’t contaminated after peeling. And whatever you feel like eating, avoid buying it from street vendors. You don’t know where it’s been.