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“Vacations are not about getting away, but about getting in ‘touch,’ ” according to a Chinese fortune. Although trips can test the strength and longevity of couples, they can also create a special kind of intimacy and allow each partner to feel more free to express his emotions and feelings. Exotic, tropical or just plain fun settings can bring out the kid in adults and help rejuvenate relationships that might need a lift.

Travel & Leisure magazine recommends Fez, Morocco, as one of the top romantic vacation spots. This medieval city offers 17th-century palaces, delicious dinners of lamb and rice and marketplaces with work from 30,000 artisans. Frommer’s advocates Molokai, Hawaii — a secluded island with beachside tent bungalows, countryside mule rides and beachfront patio dining. The Travel Channel lists St. John’s Caneel Bay Resort as a romantic vacation because of its proximity to Honeymoon Beach, private cottages, scuba diving and yoga activities, and top-notch beach dining.

The choice is yours, you can choose another romantic spots to travel like Paris or Bora Bora, French Polynesia, provides couples-focused activities and opportunities to pamper yourselves in idyllic settings. It depends your budget. Budget your money, even if you’re splitting costs with your partner. A romantic weekend getaway can cost just a few hundred dollars, but expenses can quickly add up for longer trips, especially if you’re staying at luxury or boutique hotels or dining at fine restaurants. Make sure you have enough funds to do everything you want on your trip, whether you’re staying in a backwoods yurt or at a five-star Cote d’Azur resort. Have chosen romantic spot? Call your travel agent soon.