Winter in Washington is a wonderful time of year. The city is always beautiful, but when clad in a fresh new snowfall, it becomes a winter wonderland. Another good reason to visit Washington in winter is that the city is not jammed full of tourists, as it is in the other seasons. Additionally, winter prices are lower at hotels, restaurants, stores and all other places in the Capital city.

The romantically beautiful city of canals does get a few tastes of inverno (winter) weather, including a rare snowfall that only enhances its great charm. Temperatures in January and February average in the 40s at night and high 50s during the day.

When in Philly, tour the Independence Hall National Park, and be sure to take a moment or two to see the famed Liberty Bell. If you remember your history, four days after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it rang out on July 8, 1776, to “Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof”.

1. Las Vegas has to be first on the list because it is the quickie marriage capital of the world. Where else can the sudden urge to be wed be more romantic? Up and down the famous Strip are quaint little wedding chapels, where at least 500 couples every day get married.