Honeymoon in Paris

It's no secret this romantic city beckons lovers from around the globe. Get high with your honey at the Eiffel Tower. Yes, it's a de rigueur tourist destination, but the icon worked wonders for Tom's proposal to Katie. Panoramic views include the Arc de Triomphe, Sacré Coeur and the River Seine. Want to linger? Stay for dinner at the monument's second-level Jules Verne restaurant.

Be sure to meander through Luxembourg Gardens, adjacent to Luxembourg Palace, and french-kiss on any number of bridges overlooking the Seine — you'll see why it has made so many appearances in Hollywood films. To capture some of that French style, hit the string of department stores on Boulevard Haussmann; you'll find the best deals during the biannual sales in January and July.

Ile de la Cité is home to Notre Dame and the nightly street-performer fest, but it's neighboring Ile St. Louis that feels quintessentially Parisian. Join the locals at the Brasserie de l'Isle St. Louis, where you can cozy up at an outside table, sipping wine just steps from the Seine.

Honeymoon-worthy hotels:
Relais Christine The romance of this historic hotel, built on the remains of a 13th-century abbey, attracts sophisticated couples. In the heart of the Latin Quarter and a quick stroll from the Louvre and Notre Dame, the property boasts individually decorated rooms decked out in lush fabrics; some boast private garden terraces and antiques. From NZ$637.
Hotel de Sers The Marquis de Sers commissioned this classic four-story mansion as a second home in 1880. Contemporary rooms feature furniture by Poltrona Frau, fabrics by Missoni and high-tech flourishes like Bang & Olufsen flat-screen TVs. From NZ$570.