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Polynesia
French Polynesia is its best part of Polynesia. It boasts the beautiful and romantic islands of Bora Bora and Moorea. It's also home to the world's most romantic cruise ship, the Paul Gauguin. Note: French Polynesia's most famous island - Tahiti - is overrated.
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Wonders of Polynesia
Mediterranean
Its many romantic ports include Capri (Italy), Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Venice (Italy). Other famous ports-of-call include Barcelona (Spain), Monte Carlo (Monaco), and Saint Tropez (France).
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Mediterranean Cruise
Hawaii
Like Polynesia, the Hawaiian Islands are of volcanic origin and are blanketed with lush tropical greenery. Oahu is the most famous island, but Kauai and Maui are the romantic standouts.
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Hawaiian Cruise
Greek Islands
Here it's easy to fall in love with the islands and the person you're with. This is particularly true on Santorini, Mykonos, and Corfu Islands.
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Wonders of Greece
Caribbean
It has several dozen distinct tropical islands waiting for you. The best includes Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Jamaica, St Barts, and St Lucia.
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Caribbean
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