When talking to cruise directors, there's no escaping images of the infamous "Love Boat" - and all the inevitable jokes that follow. And, who could forget Julie McCoy, the perky, blond cruise director from the 1970's TV show, who helped passengers on the Pacific Princess enjoy their vacations and sort out their romantic problems all by the time they reached Puerto Vallarta?

Everyone thinks that their wedding proposal was the best. But these thoughtful and travel-savvy guys really took things to the next level by popping the question in some of the most unique and awe-inspiring destinations. Read on to see some of the most romantic and off-the-beaten path spots where these couples discovered that a trip can be the beginning of the journey of a lifetime!
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It's that time of year again when college students across the U.S. put away their books, pack up their suitcases and pull out their parents' credit cards to book a trip to a popular beach destination for spring break. Lasting memories will be made, high blood alcohol levels will be achieved and inside jokes involving encounters with hapless hotel desk attendants will be repeated ad nauseum on the plane ride home and throughout the remainder of the semester.

Imagine this scenario: You book a two week cruise to the Caribbean or Alaska, get sick and end up sequestered to your cabin for the entire trip. While your fellow passengers are busy soaking up the sun or exploring glaciers, you're spending the day trying to find a channel that comes in on the staticy television set and reading (and re-reading) the ship's daily newsletter. You can't even go down to the movie theater to watch "The Bourne Identity" and for you, the midnight buffet will consist of room service sandwiches and luke warm tea. Let's face it: your dream vacation is ruined.

With the promise of roaring fireplaces, freshly baked muffins and four poster beds, the idea of spending Valentine's Day at a bed and breakfast sounds like the ultimate in romance. But when you're trying to reconnect with your loved one, the thought of a B&B's thin walls, creaky antique bed frames and judgmental guests eyeballing you the next morning over silver dollar-sized pancakes is enough to send you packing to the nearest no-tell motel. Don't be put off by the potential pitfalls. Simply follow these rules to avoid awkwardness.