These Are the Most Popular Destinations for a Romantic Getaway

We've officially entered February, which means romance is in the air. But if you haven't planned the perfect Valentine's Day adventure for you and your sweetheart, Vio, the travel deals website, has a few ideas.

In January, the website revealed its list of the most romantic getaway destinations for couples. It came to its conclusion after surveying 1,007 Americans who identified as "in a relationship" about their past and future couple trips, along with their "disagreements, their budgets, destinations, and golden rules for traveling together." After examining all the data, it named Yosemite the spot that helps couples "feel the most romantically connected."

"Yosemite, California, was rated the best destination for feeling romantically connected, with its breathtaking natural beauty setting the stage for love," the report stated, adding that the most connected generation to Yosemite is millennials.

"Nature proved to be the ultimate love booster: 90 percent of couples felt more connected in mountainous or nature-oriented destinations," it added. "And the stakes for these trips were high: 82 percent of couples expected a romantic getaway to improve their relationship, while 61 percent said bucket-list destinations lived up to the hype."

However, it's not the only place where couples feel the love. The study also named New York City as the overall most popular pick for couples seeking a romantic getaway.

"When it comes to sheer popularity, New York City took the crown as the top destination for couples, followed by Las Vegas, Nevada, and Orlando, Florida," the study stated. "Each offers its own romantic flair, from Broadway shows to high-stakes excitement and theme park thrills. Beaches, however, remain the universal favorite for couples — nothing says 'romance' like sunsets over the ocean and sand between your toes."

Other top romantic destinations included Los Angeles; Chicago; Washington, D.C.; Miami; San Francisco; San Diego; and Atlanta, which rounded out the top 10.

But to feel more connected, travelers should also seek out Maui, which came in second place in that sub-list behind Yosemite, followed by Savannah, Georgia; Venice, Italy; Tokyo; Honolulu; Salt Lake City; Cancun, Mexico; Tampa, Florida; and Miami.

See all the romantic destinations you can still book at vio.com. 

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