Québec City’s Old Port. Image courtesy of OTQ / Guy Lessard.

Canadian locale: Québec City
For: The romantic getaway
Why you must go: There’s something uniquely romantic about the European-like capital of Québec. It could be the cobble-stone streets of the Old Port, the seemingly endless flow of local wine (carefully paired with craft cheeses) or the fact that everything sounds better in French. Whatever time of year you head to la belle province, there’s tasteful hotel options to suit your needs — like the iconic Ice Hotel or old-world Auberge Saint-Antoine — and a vibrant late-night jazz scene that will make you say “Je t’aime.” Also: poutine.