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International travel your game? From Barcelona to Berlin, these destinations are chock-full of sites to see and places to relax.
Barcelona, Spain
Highlights: Calling all art and architecture buffs: Don't miss the Picasso and Miro collections as well as the well-known architect Antoni Gaudi's city-strewn work. You can also explore the Gothic Quarter (a predominantly LGBT area) and go to Tibidabo and Parc del Laberint d'Horta -- the tallest point in Barcelona and a metropolitan park of woodlands, respectively -- for an amazing panoramic view of the city. And after you've gotten lost together on the charming streets of the city by day, spring for a late-night dinner (the locals eat at 10 p.m.) at one of the many bistros and restaurants. And don't forget the bottle of robust Spanish wine.
Stay: Axel Hotel Barcelona
Book a room here with a hydromassage bathtub, flat panel TV, and modern furnishings. If you're honeymooning in the summer, the rooftop pool is a good place to relax and enjoy cocktails and music under the Mediterranean sky. For the colder days, relax in the hotel's Finnish sauna. axelhotels.com
Toronto, Canada
Highlights: Immerse yourself in culture. Check out the Toronto International Film Festival (held in September), catch a Toronto Symphony Orchestra concert, and explore the Toronto islands by ferry. There really are a ton of happenings in and around the city, with more than enough places to keep you busy on your honeymoon.
Stay: Gloucester Square Inns of Toronto
Some of the resort's amenities include 4 p.m. teatime, spa services like aromatherapy baths and exfoliation treatments, and special stay packages including theater tickets, breakfast, dinner, and spa treatments. gloucestersquare.com
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Highlights: It's been called the Paris of South America, and you'll find nothing but sophistication in Buenos Aires. Hot South American honeymoon nights offer up affordable gourmet restaurants and lively clubs and accommodations.
Stay: Bo Bo Hotel
Located in Palermo Soho, the Bo Bo Hotel is a very hip, superchic, highly acclaimed hotel where you get to choose from a number of room styles (Art Deco, Argentinean, Pop, Classic, and more). Splurge on one of the romance packages, complete with a bottle of champagne and breakfast in bed. bobohotel.com
London, United Kingdom
Highlights: Have a royally good time in one of the most metropolitan and architecturally impressive cities in the world. Check out Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, the Globe Theatre, and Big Ben -- or just shop 'til you drop in one of the most cutting-edge fashion meccas in the world. visitlondon.com
Stay: Sanderson
This urban hotel in London's West End oozes modern sex appeal and features rooms designed without interior walls. Instead, you'll find bathrooms and dressing rooms encased with glass and wrapped in layers of sheer curtains, while other rooms feature silver-leaf sleigh beds, plasma TVs, and custom hand-woven rugs. sandersonlondon.com
Berlin, Germany
Highlights: Besides the really good beer and tons of street festivals, you'll find that this capital city is so much more. Check out the Schoneberg area, where there's a large gay population and a variety of bars, restaurants, and shopping to keep you occupied. berlin.de/english or berlin-tourist-information.de/english
Stay: Grand Hyatt Berlin
Centrally located, the spacious rooms here are the perfect complement to the city. And upon check-in, the hotel will provide you with robes, fresh flowers, a Sony PlayStation, and a marble spa tub. berlin.grand.hyatt.com