10 ideal destinations for romantic getaways

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

These travel destinations are designed to ignite your feelings and make your love even stronger.

1. Northern Italy

Venice's famous canals, Florence's gastronomic delights and Milan's Renaissance art are already reason enough to visit Italy. Add romantic Verona to this list and you have one of the most loving itineraries in the world.

To not just move from point A to point B, but to do it in the spirit of a honeymoon, choose a cruise in Northern Italy. Or rent a car to enjoy the local scenery.

Explore the Cathedral of Florence, visit the former monastery of Belmond Villa San Michele, go on a wine tour of Tuscany, participate in a truffle hunt that ends with a meal. Nature lovers will appreciate Lake Como, located on the border with Switzerland. Don't forget to take a sunset boat trip and grab a bottle of champagne.

2. Koh Samui, Thailand

The second largest island in Thailand will delight you with exotic white beaches with coconut groves, rocks, islets and views from a chocolate advertisement. Accommodation can suit every taste: in luxury hotels or in secluded bungalows with no signs of civilization.

It is easy for romantic natures here to recreate the atmosphere of almost any film about beaches and love - even the Blue Lagoon or The Beach itself. The most beautiful places for sea bathing are located on the east coast, but this is a well-known fact, and therefore it will be very crowded there. In search of seclusion, it is better to choose Taling Ngam Beach.

3. Languedoc-Roussillon, France

This colorful wine-growing part of France is located next to the most popular Provence. However, the flow of tourists is much less here.

Here you can stay in a private chateau owned by the region's chief winemaker, Gerard Bertrand. Château la Sauvageonne towers over the vineyards and has a pool with great views. To stay in the castle, you do not need to look for aristocratic blood, you can do this through Airbnb. Don't forget to stroll through the market stalls in the center of Narbonne and buy a bottle of local olive oil there.

End your vacation at La Cambuse du Saunier, an Instagram-worthy fish restaurant overlooking the pink salt lake.

4. Iceland

The Northern Lights are worth seeing at least once in your life, and why not choose Iceland for this. However, this picturesque natural phenomenon is not the only thing worth coming here for.

Rent a car and drive around the island. Active volcanoes, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, caves, glaciers, and the two of you - just nowhere more romantic. But it is worth considering that even a budget vacation in Iceland will still cost a lot.

5. Istanbul, Turkey

In this city, which, contrary to popular belief, is not the capital of Turkey, East meets West. And the union of two cultures is almost as romantic a phenomenon as the merging of two hearts.

There is something to see here: historical sights from different eras, starting from the Roman period, and modern museums. Add to this a boat trip on the windy Bosphorus, shopping in small authentic shops and leisurely movement through the narrow streets of the city - and you have a recipe for the perfect honeymoon, even if the wedding is far behind.

And if for you a romantic vacation without a beach and not a vacation at all, then the plane will quickly and inexpensively take you to the Antalya all inclusive.

6. Bali, Indonesia

This Indonesian resort is known for endless beaches, rainforests, volcanoes and ancient temples. The name Bali is one of the first to come to mind when it comes to honeymoon.

You will have to get to the island with transfers, since there are no direct flights from Russian cities. Therefore, it makes sense to plan a long enough vacation in Bali. You will just have time to enjoy not only local sights, but also each other.

7. Bruges, Belgium

In this city, you can not only lay low, but also spend an unforgettable romantic vacation. The city is considered one of the most picturesque in Europe, also due to the fact that it has existed since the 3rd century AD.

The historic center seemed to have been mothballed in the Middle Ages, so it is easy to imagine yourself as a baron or at least a respectable burgher. Such a journey through the ages seems to stretch the time around you and allow you to enjoy the moment. At the same time, the level of comfort here, as in many European cities, is completely from the 21st century.

8. St. Petersburg, Russia

When looking for a place for a romantic trip, you should not avoid your native latitudes. For those who manage to catch the spirit of the Northern capital, St. Petersburg is all permeated with love - for their soul mate, for the city, for history, for the beauties of architecture. It sparkles in palaces and hides in small courtyards, hits in the face along with the wind during a boat trip along the canals, emerges at sunset, the view of which opens from the rooftops.

In order not to miss a bit of romance, settle in the historic center and set aside more time for walks. During them, you will find many interesting things that are not written about in guidebooks.

9. Budapest, Hungary

This city is not listed in the top European capitals, must-see, but romantics should look here. Take a river tram ride along the Danube in the evening, explore the city from Mount Gellert, visit Vajdahunyad Castle. And the beach will be replaced by one of the local baths.

As in Istanbul, the theme of merger is strong here, as the city consists of the combined settlements of Buda and Pest. On Gellert Hill, you can find a small sculpture "King Buda and Queen Pest", the characters of which are drawn to each other across the Danube.

10. Lapland, Finland

If romance isn't necessarily beaches, head to northern Finland. Retire to a cozy house, admire the nature, feed the deer and pet the sled dogs. And the northern lights will become a natural fireworks, the cherry on the cake for a romantic getaway.

In addition, it is here that Santa Claus lives, who is associated with New Year's miracles even in a country where Santa Claus is quite capable of this function. This will add fairy tales to your holiday.