Perhaps money is no object or you are planning an exclusive honeymoon, or you have both saved for a truly one-of-a-kind romantic vacation. Luxury getaways are to be had either close to home or in far-flung locales.

Traveling in Style

The Orient Express is a moniker of sophistication in travel, either in accommodations or in train and cruise fare. For an excitingly different trip, explore the option of the Orient Express luxury train trip—Venice-Simplon Orient Express-- across Europe, with destinations of Venice, Rome, Paris, and London, plus others. Or relish the plans you make for a Bora-Bora cruise aboard a customized yacht, outfitted for the finest entertaining, at http://www.orient-express.com.

Ever think a “barge” was posh? Think again, especially if it floats along a canal anywhere is Europe. Small, luxury barges are a unique and different way to experience the mesh of canals that meander throughout France, Italy, England, and Ireland. You will find a lot of choices in this category, believe it or not. For some ideas visit “The Barge Lady” at http://www.bargelady.com/index.htm, or “Go Barging” at http://www.gobarging.com/index.html.

Upscale Wine Tour

You and your partner considered a wine tour, but wanted something with more flavor and distinction. How about the Tuscan countryside of northern Italy? A luxury wine tour sculpted along these ancient wine roads can be dotted with visits to local eateries and posh restaurants all rich in northern Italian cuisine—rustic breads, polentas, rich sauces and meats, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and hand-crafted wines. Deluxe trips such as this are plentiful, http://www.cellartours.com, throughout the major wine-growing regions of Europe.

Luxury Digs

Romance with a decidedly metropolitan style can be found in Paris. One of Europe’s most elegant cities, luxury is on every corner. Hotel Pershing Hall, located in the Champs Elysees, is a hotel with distinct modern design elements-- white and linen-hued rooms that convey sleek and minimal furnishings, an inner sanctuary of vertical gardens, and glamorous ballrooms (http://www.pershinghall.com). In fact, Paris abounds with luxury accommodations, upscale restaurants, and never-ending nightlife.

Should you leave your finely appointed hotel in Paris, you and your partner will need a chauffer. Book a limo with one of the many services and see the city in style.

For a luxury hotel experience anywhere, search online or city-specific guidebooks. Choices in style and location are endless.