‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Paul Wesley Chats Pretty Hands and Ideal Romantic Getaway

It’s no secret that the Vampire Diaries TV series is hottie central but there’s one standout hunk this season that viewers can’t seem to get enough of — Paul Wesley aka Stefan Salvatore aka Ripper!

And fans aren’t the only ones who’ve noticed how perfectly appealing this bad-ass vampire is…People magazine recently in their exclusive 2011 line-up of sexiest men alive. Check out the behind-the-scenes video of his sizzling photo shoot:

How hilarious is Paul?! “People say, ‘OMG! Your knuckles are so messed up, they look like you’ve been in lots of fights, and I feel like that’s a compliment. I don’t want to have pretty hands.” Apparently, his knuckles get scuffed up when he kick-boxes. (Um. Is that how he got those ripped arms? Strong, manly arms beat out pretty hands any day then!)

In the video, Paul Wesley mentions that his ideal romantic getaway is heading to a cold, mountainous region, enjoying a hot beverage, and relaxing in front of a cozy fire. What we’d like to know is what’s your ideal romantic setting and which Vampire Diaries star would you take with you?