Though many women may be hesitant to travel by themselves or in groups with other women, rest assured there are places around the world that are safer than others. While there are always dangers everywhere …

As Valentine’s Day nears, now’s the time to start planning a romantic getaway for yourself and your loved one. To help in your efforts, we’ve selected 10 of the most beautiful and romantic destinations in the world. Now all that’s left to do is book your trip and pack your bags.

The world is full of unique travel destinations, events, festivals and cultures to enjoy. From Colorado to New York, Egypt, Paris and beyond, here are the Top 10 LowFares.com vacation destinations and events from 2010.

New Year’s Eve is celebrated throughout the world by cultures as diverse as their positions on the globe. No matter where your finger stops on the spinning globe, you’re likely to get a unique experience. If you’re mulling over what to do this December 31st and are itching to travel, here are our top 10 suggestions for places we think will offer an extraordinary New Year’s experience.

When hotels get into the holiday spirit, they do their best to make the holidays a most wonderful time for their guests. If you’re traveling for the holidays, give yourself a real treat and stay at one of these hotels; if you’re nearby, plan to stop by – the holiday decorations and lights will transport you to a sparkling holiday wonderland.

Let’s be honest: No one needs another guide to Paris.You already know what you want to see, where you want to stay and what you want to eat. But let us tell you about some of the new hotels, restaurants and shops you might not have heard about yet.

The Four Seasons George V hotel is to Paris what the Waldorf Astoria is to New York or the Ritz is to London—it is simply “the” places to stay and be seen. The hotel was built in 1928 and converted to a Four Seasons hotel in 1999 following a two-year $125 million renovation. The original Art Deco detailing, 17th century tapestries and 18th centiry Florentine chandeliers have been restored and adorn the lobby. Marble columns and floors, museum pieces and huge fresh flower arrangements dominate the public areas. The refurbished state-of-the-art landmark hotel is located in the most fashionable quarter of Paris, steps from the Champs-Elysees and a short walk to the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and the Eiffel Tower.

For those who love to travel and appreciate the endless variety of art found worldwide—and throughout history—the globe is one giant museum. Feast your eyes on our top destination picks for art aficionados.

One of the most famous, and most-visited, sights in all of France is the former royal residence of Versailles, a sprawling complex of palaces, gardens and parklands on the outskirts of Paris. Visitors to the City of Lights should definitely consider putting aside a day to make the trip out here and see the splendor in which the kings and queens of France once lived, and witness a living piece of history, because more than just a former palace, Versailles is a museum of the history of France itself.

Reims, the capital of Champagne, seems like a world away from Paris, but is just a 45-minute train trip from the French capital (about $30 each way), making it an ideal day-trip or overnight destination.