15 of the Most Romantic Places in the World (and None of Them Are Paris)

A honey-hued compact city, Bath will transport you to the pages of a Jane Austen novel within seconds of arriving. Not only is it a living museum with dreamy period drama architecture at every turn, Bath is home to a rooftop thermal spa, excellent shopping facilities if you're in a gift-buying mood, and a smörgåsbord of top-notch places to eat.

But it's not all sweetness and light — seek out the partially-concealed Dark Horse bar for a sip of intimate decadence, and share in the secret atmosphere with other patrons that feels like you've discovered the city's naughty side.