Romantic Vacations
Perhaps you and your spouse or partner have decided it’s time to recapture the romance, which the daily grind has begun to steal from your lives. If so, congratulations, because there are very few relationships that will survive without an occasional getaway and some “alone time” in beautiful surroundings.You can, in fact, decide to spend your getaway in one of the world’s romantic vacation spots which provides opportunities both for pampering in peace and quiet, and for outdoor adventure. Why not choose one of these combination destinations and get two vacations rolled into one?
Alaska
While Alaska may not leap to mind as the most romantic destination in the world, any couple who have an interest in seeing exotic places and experiencing exotic adventures will be delighted with what Alaska has to offer. There is no better place to escape from the summer heat, and you’ll get more hours out of every day because the skies remain light until nearly midnight during the Alaska summer time. Alaska is a place where you can enjoy the magnificence of the glaciers from aboard a super-luxurious cruise ship, or experience all the glories of the wilderness on your own hiking and camping trip. Watch the grizzlies feeding from wild rivers on salmon, or watch whales giving birth. Revisit the Alaskan Gold Rush at a mining town, and immerse yourself in the culture of the native Alaskans. Board a train which takes you to Mount McKinley, the highest American peak, or head for Anchorage and the Hilltop Ski area to enjoy some downhill runs of your own.
Paris
Few people would deny that the City of Lights is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Picture yourself and your partner standing arm in arm above the city not in the Eiffel Tower, but in the bell tower of Notre Dame, where Quasimodo died for love of Esmeralda! Enjoy a picnic on the grounds of Versailles, to get a taste of royal life in the time of Marie Antoinette. Even better, treat yourselves like royalty by booking a room at the Renaissance Chateau d’Esclimont, set in its own 120 acre park complete with a moat and lake less than an hour from Paris. Spend your day biking or hiking on the grounds, or book the romantic package which includes dinner sailing above the château in a hot air balloon!
Venice
Few cities in the world are as romantic as Venice in the wintertime. The mist rising off the canals will cloak your gondola ride with a mysterious softness. Or you can simply invest in a two dollar map and wander hand in hand through the ancient city, stopping to gaze into the waters beneath you on the Bridge of Sighs. Lord Byron himself baptized this bridge as the place where condemned prisoners stopped to gaze on the world for the last time as they were led to their execution. Return to your hotel so you can dress before enjoying Bellinis for two created from the same recipe which Byron himself enjoyed at Venice’s legendary bar, Harry’s!
The Caribbean
From the pink sands and turquoise waters of the Bahamas, to hiking through banana groves and coffee plantations as you scale the 7400 feet of Jamaica’s Blue Mountain Peak, the Caribbean has both relaxation and adventure opportunities to meet any couple’s romantic expectations. In Aruba, spend your days exploring the caves, especially the “Tunnel of Love,” with its heart-shaped entrance. Enjoy horseback riding or viewing the marine life in a glass bottom boat. At night, enjoy the excitement of the casinos after dining at one of the many gourmet restaurants.
Thailand
If your perfect romantic vacation spot has to include a spa, Bangkok, Thailand , is the place to go. Nearly all the hotels will offer spa services in which you can indulge after a day of shopping at some of the largest malls in Asia strolling through the city’s many peaceful temple compounds, or taking a leisurely boat ride along the ancient canals. Bangkok’s nightlife is nothing short of legendary!
The world is full of romantic vacation spots, so don’t stop with our recommendations! You and your beloved, with a little effort, are sure to find the romantic vacation spot of your dreams!
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