If you're a couple who likes to be among the first to arrive at a fabulous new place, check out this list. Some are fit for a king. Others are quite affordable. All are ready for you to love.

In good times and bad, lovers seek special places to be together. To help, I've scoured the world in search of the best new hotels for romance that opened in 2008 and are anticipated to become havens for couples in 2009. Some are quite affordable (how does under $100 per night sound?). Others are the type of hotels you check into when you're able to splurge on a honeymoon or other occasion. From city hotels to island resorts, these are among the new hotels in the world that provide fantastic settings for romance to flourish in 2009. (Note: Click on a thumbnail to view any image full-size.)