A romantic getaway: 8 destinations for couples
A trip for two, but where?
A setting that makes you dream, moments just for the two of you and a few beautiful experiences to share: here are the destinations travel pros recommend most for couples, and what you can enjoy there together.
Santorini: the sunsets of Oia
Sunset over the caldera from Oia, a sailing trip around the island, the cliffside path from Fira to Oia, and dinner facing the sea to end the day.
Amalfi Coast: Italy at its best
The colourful houses of Positano, the hanging gardens of Ravello and their terrace over the sea, the Path of the Gods for a breathtaking hike, and a boat trip out to Capri.
Maldives: an island just for you
An overwater villa above the lagoon, snorkelling among rays and turtles, dinner with your feet in the sand and, in some hotels, a meal right under the sea.
Bali: gentleness and spirituality
The terraced rice fields around Ubud, temples and waterfalls hidden in the jungle, a Balinese massage for two, and sunset at Uluwatu temple with the Kecak dance.
Marrakech: riads and desert
A night in a riad, a hammam for two, a stroll through the Majorelle garden, dinner on a terrace above the medina… then a night under canvas in the Agafay desert and a hot-air balloon flight at sunrise.
Kyoto: the Japan of temples
The thousands of red gates of Fushimi Inari, the Arashiyama bamboo grove, a tea ceremony, the lanes of Gion at nightfall, and a night in a ryokan with a traditional hot bath.
Mauritius: lagoons and landscapes
A catamaran day out to Île aux Cerfs, the Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel, the viewpoints over the Black River Gorges, and a sunset facing Le Morne.
Saint Lucia: the romantic Caribbean
The view of the Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, snorkelling at Anse Chastanet, the mud baths of the Soufrière springs and a sunset cruise along the coast.
Our advice
Plan one highlight a day and leave room for the unexpected. The most popular experiences, like a sunset cruise or dinner facing the sea, book them ahead.
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