Paris Was Dethroned as the World’s Most Romantic Destination—and the New No. 1 Is a Gorgeous Island in the U.S.

A survey found that American travelers see Hawaii’s beaches and sunsets as even more romantic than the City of Love.

By Stacey Leasca

Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure , Time , Los Angeles Times , Glamour , and many more. You’ll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello.

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Published on October 27, 2026

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