Travelling as a couple can sometimes be challenging, but ultimately, spending time with the person you love the most is priceless. For some, it doesn’t matter where in the world they go to, as long as they’re with that special person, that’s all that matters. But if you’re looking for a specific destination with a romantic break in mind, then you’ve come to the right place.
Here you’ll our top 3 romantic destinations for couples, and hopefully you’ll be jetting off together soon.
Remember, if you’re travelling abroad then you need to make sure you’re protected from the suns harmful rays. That means a high factor sun block and a good pair of sunglasses that will protect your eyes from UV and UBV rays like these aviator glasses from Eye Buy Direct. Investing in the preservation of your vision is important, so make sure your partner has a decent pair too.
1. Bruges, Belgium
They say love is like a fairy tale and you’ll find plenty of winding cobbled streets, dreamy canals and charming squares in this medieval, fairy-tale city. Bruges is known as one of the most romantic cities in Europe, and has even been referred to as the “Venice of the North”. What could be better than getting lost in this beautiful city with the person you love, experiencing a romantic carriage ride, feed the swans at the Lake of Love, treat each other to mountains of Belgian chocolates, cruise the canals, and of course warm up together with a hot chocolate, if you visit during the festive season then don’t forget to try the Christmas markets!
2. Ubud, Bali
You only need to step onto this island and stroll along one of its sandy white beaches to feel like you’re the only two people in the whole world. Perfect for a romantic getaway. Bali is known for its crystal blue waters, stunning beaches, coral reefs and it’s meditation and yoga retreats. Let the worlds most romantic sunset at Uluwatu Temple take your breath away, surf together on Balangan beach, go snorkelling in the waters just steps away from your luxurious beach accommodation, or head for cocktails at one of the many bars along the coastline. You’ll never want to leave!
3. The Northern Lights, Iceland
What could be better than experiencing the beauty and majesty of the Northern Lights with the person you love the most? You’ll have to dress warmly, as the best time of year to experience this event is from September to April – but don’t worry you can always keep each other warm! You can visit the Blue Lagoon – a popular site with tourists and enjoy a full spa experience, go horse back riding (with a guide) across the immense and breathtaking Icelandic moors and black sand beaches, try a sensory deprivation tank, get a birds eye view of Reykjavik with a helicopter tour, or take your romantic getaway up a notch and experience a glacier walk and ice cave tour together.
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