Lower Downtown–LoDo to those in the know–with its red brick buildings and train tracks running through, is the home of newly renovated residential lofts, galleries, shops and restaurants. The city and its surrounding area is a beer lovers oasis, with macro and micro brewery tours and samples as some of the city’s signature attractions.

Art lovers will find the world class Denver Art Museum, currently in the process of doubling its size. For those who want to educate themselves in local lore, do tea at The Brown Palace, then visit the Buffalo Bill Museum. Let your pioneer spirit run wild like Wild Bill in Denver this weekend!

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Tampa, FL: Luxury Hotel Getaway - Whisk your partner away to the tranquil and pine-dotted northern reaches of Tampa’s barrier islands. Fire up your romance on Honeymoon Island’s deserted sandy white beach.

Follow each other’s footprints into the warm waters of the Gulf or wander through nature trails to watch for dolphins from a grassy dune.

Cruise along the coast to the Mediterranean village of Tarpon Springs for lunch in a quaint Greek restaurant on the seaside then spice up your relationship with a lovingly competitive round of golf. Mend the unlucky player’s wounds over a breathtaking dinner alfresco at DY’s Steak House overlooking championship golf courses.

The way this place rekindles romance, it’s easy to understand why Native Americans named Tampa “sticks of fire.”

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Where to blow a paycheck: Search for island prints and linen pants at the exclusive Tommy Bahama store, discover one-of-a-kind crafts at the Seldom Seen Gallery, or slip into an exquisite evening gown at Zola Keller-all on Las Olas Boulevard.

Break the bank dinner: Mark’s Las Olas features palate-pleasing contemporary American food with a South Florida twist. Celebrity chef Mark Militello’s expertise shines in everything from mango-glazed duck to crab-crusted grouper.

Day after the break your bank dinner: Famous for 14-ounce cups of coffee, Lester’s diner also serves generous portions of food for mere pennies. Order typical greasy-spoon fare, all-day breakfast dishes, or savory Greek specialties.

Place we love, even if it’s touristy: There’s more to the Flamingo Gardens than pink-feathered birds. Ride past citrus groves, botanical gardens, and the 1933 Wray Estate, framed by 200-year-old oaks.

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South Carolina’s Grand Strand is 60 miles of breathtaking shoreline so laid back, even the bankers go barefoot! Think Prince of Tides meets Blues Clues in this beach town that caters to children’s short attention spans and parents’ desire to relax.

Break from the beach for a walk amidst historic Southern inns and a famed boutiques district where scouring for antiques is more of a sport than a hobby.

Go face to face with alligators at Alligator Adventure, an eco-friendly gator farm, then wrap up the day with front row seats to the sunset while dining seaside-or heck, inquire about the hotel’s babysitting services and dance the night away at a 1950s shag club!

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The real deal: Innovation, the Internet, the human body, and exploration are permanent galleries at the Tech Museum of Innovation. Find out how hot you really are when you take your “picture” with the Thermocamera.

Chill-out spot: Hike part of the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park–California’s oldest state park–and meander past grand redwood groves and sparkling waterfalls.

The place to wine and dine: The Russi husband-and-wife team brings a bit of Tuscany to Willow Glen at Vin Santo, which features an extensive wine list along with Northern Italian favorites like antipasti, capellini pomodoro, and osso buco. Book this trip

Start the day off right with a sunrise jaunt up the storied volcano, Halekala. Hike the Ridge Trail for legendary island views. Maui’s south shore has storybook kayaking conditions and affords up-close looks at lazing sea turtles and playful dolphins, and the occasional glimpse of a humpback whale in the distance. Snorkelers will discover an underwater rainbow in the multi-colored fish of the clear waters off of Molokini Crater. When the sun finally sets, picnic amidst banana trees near the Puaakaa Wayside waterfall, and nod off on a black sand beach, dreaming of tomorrow’s legendary adventures. Last Minute Maui Deals

Chill-out spot: Perdido Key means “lost island” in Spanish, and it’s the perfect place to escape all worldly cares. Bring a picnic lunch, your beach umbrella, and a towel, and lose yourself to an afternoon exploring lagoons and looking for seashells. To ensure a true time-out from reality, we recommend leaving your watch and cell phone back at your hotel.

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Editor’s favorite watering hole: In the historic neighborhood of El Cid, Hotel Biba’s bar is the Friday night hot spot where the beautiful people go to sip a few cocktails by the pool (regular folks are welcome too).

Activity we love, even if it’s touristy: Spend part of your day along the Intracoastal Waterway in a Palm Beach Water Taxi. Cruise past Palm Beach mansions, Singer Island, and the Munyon Islands.

Chill-out spot: The Norton Museum of Art is the largest and most prestigious museum in Florida. Ogle collections of European, Asian, and American art, highlighting artists such as Picasso, Pollock, Hopper, van Dyck, and Ruscha.

Get out of Dodge: Just 55 miles off the Florida coast, Grand Bahama Island is a relaxing day cruise away.

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Activity we love, even if it’s touristy: Since 1846, Maid of the Mist cruises has been taking visitors to the foot of the American and Horseshoe (Canadian) Falls. Even though you get a poncho, getting misty is part of the fun (so is kissing under the falls!).

Local flavor: The Buffalo wings craze started in 1964, when Teressa Bellisimo fried some wings, covered them in a secret sauce, and served them at the Anchor Bar. Come here and taste why the restaurant was awarded the 2003 James Beard Award.

Off-the-beaten path: Take to the Niagara Wine trail and drive, or even bike, through vineyards to wineries like the Warm Lake Estate, Niagara Landing Wine Cellars, and female-owned Winery at Marjim Manor. This region is famous for its Eiswein, a product of allowing the grapes to freeze on the vine, in order to concentrate the sugars. Last Minute Buffalo / Niagara Falls Deals

Jump forward to the time of California’s Gold Rush at Knott’s Berry Farm, an amusement park set on what used to be 160 acres of berry farmland with an on-site fried chicken restaurant. (Both tasty jam and fried chicken are still served up on the park¦¨¨¡s grounds.) Wander through Ghost Town, a tribute to California’s 1880s boom–complete with costumed cowboys, a log flute ride, stagecoaches, and panning for real gold. After, take a whirl on the famed “Montezuma’s Revenge” roller coaster in Fiesta Village, and cool off on the park’s Bigfoot Rapids ride. Last Minute Anaheim Deals