Paris, France

Known as the city of romance, whether you’re single or a couple, you’ll fall in love with the art, architecture, cuisine and ambience that filters through this French metropolis.

Do: Walk along the Seine and visit Paris’ famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral. Shop along the Champs-Elysees. Visit the Louvre, the world’s most well-known museum.

Eat: Watch the world go by at Les Deux Magots, be wowed at the counter at Joel Robuchon, visit the perfect bistro L’Actuel and stare at the stage lit roof of Notre Dame at La Tour D’Argent.

Stay: Hotel le Meurice, Hotel Ritz and Hotel le Crillon are all exceptional choices. But as tout le monde knows, there is only one Hotel George V, Paris.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is the hip, “It� spot of the moment and ranks high on the list for travelers seeking an exotic escape, superb cuisine and a favorable exchange rate.

Do: Buenos Aires is one of the world’s most park-filled capitals including Palermo and the Ecological Reserve along the Rio de la Plata. To soak up some culture join Gallery Nights, a walking tour of the city’s top art spots. Visit the Iguazu Falls, which are four times as wide as Niagara Falls.

Eat: La Esquina de las Flores packs in health conscious boutique shoppers who flock to Palermo Soho. If you can’t resist the urge for Argentine beef, hit the classic La Brigada steakhouse in the picturesque San Telmo district.

Stay: Moreno Hotel offers a dramatic Art Deco structure two blocks from the Casa Rosada. The Four Seasons, near Patio Bullrich, combines a modern tower and a Louis XIII-inspired mansion.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is one of the most historic cities in the world and is best-known for its culture, fine cuisine and beautiful beaches.

Do: The architecture of Antoni Gaudí is a must-see, especially the Sagrada Famiglia church. You can also visit the Rioja wine region to taste the indigenous wines or visit the famous Bilbao Guggenheim Museum.

Eat: Ca L’Isidre is one of the grandest restaurants in Barcelona; Cal Pep is enormously popular with its celebrated seafood tapas bar; and Cinc Sentits uses only the finest local produce.

Stay: Set on Mount Tibidabo overlooking Barcelona, The Gran Hotel La Florida offers 75 luxuriously restored rooms; and Hotel Palace is a classic 120 room Old World hotel situated on a tree-lined boulevard in city center.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The capital and largest city in the Netherlands is incredibly friendly and offers a range of activities from the cultural to the naughty.

Do: Visit the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum or the Stedelijk Museum. No trip is complete without a trip to the Anne Frank house. And, of course enjoy the world famous Amsterdam nightlife.

Eat: Located in the Chinatown district, Bird is wonderful for those looking for something spicy and Ciel Bleu serves mouthwatering haute cuisine.

Stay: Hot hotels include the Duin & Kruidberg Country Estate, Hotel Okura and Hotel Pulitzer. Boutique hotels are incredibly hip and there are also a number of cozy Bed and Breakfasts.