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This page: The Makana Terrace restaurant overlooking Hanalei Bay at the St. Regis Princeville Resort in Kaua i. Opposite: a couple married at St. Stanislaus Church at Casa de Campo.

2 This page: The Makana Terrace restaurant overlooking Hanalei Bay at the St. Regis Princeville Resort in Kaua i. Opposite: a couple married at St. Stanislaus Church at Casa de Campo. Inset: Dominican-born Hollywood darling Celines Toribio wed Empowered Media CEO Giancarlo Chersich at Casa de Campo. courtesy of casa de campo german romantic Jean Paul F. Richter wrote, Paradise is always where love dwells. But nothing nurtures new love like the shared fantasy of a honeymoon. In this spirit, Quest rounded up a few of the most romantic destinations on the planet. Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic / casadecampo.com.do Spanning 7,000 acres on the Dominican Republic s southeastern coast in La Romana, this private resort has everything on-site for either a heavenly honeymoon or a destination wedding. Already a favorite among newlyweds, Casa de Campo is prepared to welcome lovers with its Sweet Romance Supplement package, which includes private concierge service, a picnic, spa treatments, special gifts, and much more. Casa de Campo is also a premier location for destination weddings. Each year, hundreds of ceremonies are held at the beautiful, fifty-seat Church of St. Stanislaus in the heart of the historic Altos de Chavon village. St. Regis Princeville Resort, Kaua i / stregisprinceville.com Serious romance seekers won t find a more fairy-tale destination than the new St. Regis Princeville Resort on the north coast of Hawaii s lush Kaua i island. Overlooking majestic tropical cliffs and the sapphire waters of Hanalei Bay, guests don t even need to leave the property to soak up Kaua i s immense natural beauty. Plus, every amenity is at your fingertips from Jean-Georges Vongerichten s Kaua i Grill to the luxurious treatments at the Halele a Spa, which sources many of its ingredients from Hawaii s indigenous fruits and flowers. Still, the resort isn t so secluded that you can t enjoy the many activities in the surrounding areas: charter a helicopter tour of the island, take a surfing lesson, hit the fairways at the Makai and Prince golf courses, hike the rugged Napali trail, or take a horseback ride through the Princeville Ranch. Aloha! F E B R U A R Y

W-Class Yachts 401.619.1190 / w-class.com For some, the perfect honeymoon is digging your toes into pink sand on a private beach, where frozen drinks dangle from palms.

3 W-Class Yachts / w-class.com For some, the perfect honeymoon is digging your toes into pink sand on a private beach, where frozen drinks dangle from palms. Others seek adventurous journeys to foreign lands. And still others want a bit of both! For those unique honeymooners, why not hop from island to island aboard a classic W-Class Sailboat with a crew eager to reel you into the world of sailing? Whether you re an avid sailor or a landlubber just getting your feet wet, the 76 W-Class boats will add excitement to any escape. They are as beautiful as the waters they course, and not many modes of transportation can top these racing sloops. Perhaps it s not the destination, but how you get there that matters most. Wimco Villas / wimco.com If true privacy is what you re after, skip the crowded resort scene and try one of Wimco s private luxury villas sprinkled throughout the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, and Hawaii, all available for one-week vacations. You ll have complete privacy, and a wide range of services is only a phone call away. What could be more romantic than waking up in, say, the Virgin Islands, to a cool ocean breeze, followed by an afternoon of sailing, and a midnight swim all without another soul in sight? The Resort at Paws Up, Montana / pawsup.com For the wild at heart, the unspoiled outdoors at Paws Up is the perfect blend of luxury accomodations and pastoral tranquility, what the resort calls glamping glamorous camping. Explore Blackfoot Valley on horseback, on ATV, or by foot. And after days spent rafting, fly fishing, or waterskiing, you can relax back indoors at Spa Town, enjoy cuisine from the five-star chef, or just turn in at your private home or luxury tent. BENJAMIN MENDLOWITZ (W-CLASS) 0 0 Q U E S T

4 Clockwise from top: Two W-Class yachts sail the Caribbean sea; a private one-bedroom Wimco villa in St. John, Virgin Islands; for a unique honeymoon experience, try a luxury wilderness retreat at Paws Up in Montana.

The Breakers, Palm Beach 888.273.2537 / thebreakers.com There s no need to travel to far-flung destinations when this historic, oceanfront gem exists right here in the U.S.

After a day lounging in the sun or hitting up the golf courses, couples can choose from one of the nine on-site restaurants or luckily for honeymooners in-room dining, available 24/7.

5 The Breakers, Palm Beach / thebreakers.com There s no need to travel to far-flung destinations when this historic, oceanfront gem exists right here in the U.S. The oldest hotel in Florida, The Breakers perfectly balances its rich heritage with $250 million in upgrades, including a half-mile private beach, five pools, and four whirlpools. After a day lounging in the sun or hitting up the golf courses, couples can choose from one of the nine on-site restaurants or luckily for honeymooners in-room dining, available 24/7. Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh / thebalmoralhotel.com Sure, a honeymoon is about escape, but that doesn t mean you can t run off to a city! Tried-and-true city mice will love the Balmoral Hotel s unbeatable location on Princes Street, in the heart of Edinburgh s luxury shopping district. But that doesn t mean there s not plenty of romance in the old-world hotel, with its famous clocktower and breathtaking views overlooking Edinburgh Castle and the historic Old Town. Enjoy romantic dinners at the Michelin-starred restaurant Number One and award-winning treatments at the Balmoral Day Spa. When you book one of the 188 suites or rooms, you can truly say you ve stayed in a landmark. Jumby Bay, Antigua / jumbybayresort.com In December, this 300-acre private island off the coast of Antigua re-opened to showcase a multimillion-dollar redesign. Upon landing in Antigua, guests take a short cruise on the calm sea to Jumby Bay on Long Island. In addition to offerings such as the Sense spa, local cuisine, and cooking classes with Antiguan chefs, the island is also an ideal spot for animal lovers. You re likely to spot astounding, rare creatures in the air (blue pelicans, white egrets), on land (Spanish sheep), and at sea (eagle rays, nurse sharks). u 0 0 Q U E S T

6 This page: A dock at Antigua s Jumby Bay Resort. Opposite, from top: The Breakers in Palm Beach; the Balmoral Hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. F E B R U A R Y

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