World's most romantic islands Jan 28 2013 Santorini, Greece voted 3rd among world's most romantic islands by CNN Travel & Leisure If there were ever a place that could get by on its looks, it would be Santorini. Whitewashed cave houses framed by bougainvillea and backed by blue-domed churches spill down the rim of an ancient volcanic crater; at sunset, the Sea of Crete is bathed in a rosy glow. Yet as compelling as the scenery may be, Santorini's true appeal lies in its wealth of diversions: extraordinary wines, black (or red or white) beaches and archaeological sites from the prehistoric era. Travel & Leisure Author : Christine Ciarmello - TtS