Some of the world’s most romantic travel destinations in pictures…

Cala Dogana, Levanzo, Sicily

Photo: Wagman30

Paris

Photo: bEbO

Oia, Santorini

Photo: Marcel Germain

Oahu, Hawaii

Photo: B Tal

Maldives

Photo: Muha

Ulun Danu Temple, Bali

Photo: Jennifer Phoon

Château de Chillon, Switzerland

Photo: Pear Biter

Venice

Photo: Cuellar

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Antofagasta is a port city in northern Chile and popular with tourists. Chile is currently one of South America’s most stable and prosperous nations and is a surprising easy place to travel around.

Outdoor types are particularly drawn to Chile as you can climb, bike, ski, and ride your way around the countryside. You could also relax in the hot springs or party in one of the cosmopolitan cities.

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The sun sets over rural Tuscany, Italy. Home to nearly 4 million people, Tuscany is steeped in cultural and artistic heritage, and its capital – Florence – is one of the world’s most visited cities.

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A beautiful HDR shot of the Chao Phraya river, running through Bangkok, Thailand.

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A very Merry Christmas to all our readers! Thanks for supporting us over the past couple of months. Plenty more exciting posts coming up for 2010…

Gothenburg, Sweden

Photo: Borevagen

Sao Paulo, Brasil

Photo: Silvio Tanaka

Bavaria

Photo: Leto A.

Taiwanese Christmas bread

Photo:  天曉得。

Alameda Ave, California

Photo: Thomas Hawk

New York

Photo: Keith Barlow

Coogee Beach, Australia

Photo: Kinho Pizzato

Quebec

Photo: Iamapix

Munich

Photo: Slowburn

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Festive merriment in San Francisco as a procession of Santas wind their way down Lombard Street to celebrate the annual Santacon – an event that began in 1994 and is now seen the world over. Check out the Santarchy website to find a Santacon event near you!

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Cosy farmhouse along the river Kromme Rijn, outside of Utrecht, Netherlands.

The city of Utrecht is the fourth largest of The Netherlands, and has a long history dating back to the Stone Age. It is home to myriad museums, and its most famous export is the illustrated childrens character Miffy, as drawn by artist Dick Bruna, who was a long time resident.

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• Park Plaza Hotel Utrecht
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Tokyo’s Harajuku district is one of the coolest places on Earth: Cosplayers, gothic lolitas and punks mingle with salarymen and tourists, converging on Jingu Bridge for photo opportunities and wandering the surrounding streets in search of achingly trendy fashions.

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A flock of Starlings over Brighton’s iconic West Pier at dusk.

Brighton is one of the most colourful and vibrant cities in Europe. It is a fun, bohemian and compact tourist destination that attracts around 8 million visitors a year. The derelict West Pier first opened in 1866, but since closing in 1975 has been the victim of several fires and decay from the elements. Hopes to restore the pier to its former glory have all but faded, after Heritage Lottery Funding was withdrawn.

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A quirky, All-American art/shopping experience in disused rail carriages, Calistoga, Napa – a Californian gem.

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