Paris is often considered one of the most romantic cities in the world. We're here to claim the top prize; we think it's THEE most romantic city in the world, and for any of you planning on visiting it during Valentine's Day, we're here to help amp up the romance.
Italy, unsurprisingly, holds fast to four spots on this year's list: one even claims the No. 1 title. Paris is a close second, and almost a requisite for any couple traveling in the name of love.
Paris has been voted the most beautiful city in the world in a new ranking. Travel website Flight Network compiled the list of 50 cities by surveying more than 1,000 travel writers and agencies around the world. The French capital came top, followed by New York in second place and London in third.
When most people think of the City of Love they think of Paris, France which has long been associated with the endearing nickname. Actually, there's only one city that has love incorporated right into its name, and it's Philadelphia.
If you automatically favour warmer climates with less precipitation when picking a travel destination then Italy has to win out in terms of weather. However, both countries boast gorgeous landscapes, so you can't say that one country is prettier than the other in terms of geography.
Paris is a more formal city than Rome, and while you can certainly enjoy a family trip to either, scrambling over ruins and downing pizza is, generally speaking, much more kid-friendly than strolling through art galleries and eating omelets that probably come with something green in them.