A “romantic” getaway is different for every couple. Some might want to visit an exciting city with lots of art and culture, while others may prefer to visit a tropical location and enjoy sun, sand, and sea. Whatever your preference, here are five destination that are perfect for you and your lover this Valentine’s Day.
Paris is famed for its romantic flair, but for a Valentine’s getaway with the same French mystique head to Lyon, France. Here you’ll discover beautiful medieval and Renaissance architecture, including the famous Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a famous basilica with hilltop views. You can also shop around at LEs Puces du Canal, a huge flea market with hundreds of stalls to find the perfect souvenirs to remind you of your romantic holiday.
If you and your partner are in need of a restful vacation, one can certainly be found on the tranquil beaches of Bali. Here those who don’t like city tripping can relax and get a nice mid-winter tan on a sunny beach, take a dip in refreshing waters, and enjoy uninterrupted alone time with their lover! Bali offers couples looking for some respite plenty of waterfront properties to rent or resorts to kick back at.
Those who love nature will truly enjoy a winter visit to Iceland. Rent a car and drive with your partner around the island, spend evenings enjoying views of the Northern Lights, dip into geothermal waters at the Blue Lagoon, and hike past icy waterfalls and glaciers on day excursions. You can happily partake of a stress free trip as Iceland has been named the safest country in the world according to Berkshire Hathaway.
One of our favorite destinations in the USA, Palm Springs offers visitors the ultimate winter escape. Relax by the pool, explore the desert, and enjoy one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the world. Get swept away on a cloud of relaxation at one of 75 boutique properties perfect for a long weekend for you and your partner. Stay in or go out and explore the Palm Springs Art Museum, stop in at famed LGBTQ+ bars queer-owned restaurants, or take a short drive to Joshua Tree National Park and enjoy the views.
This country has just officially legalized same-sex marriage and you can celebrate with a winter visit, but don’t pack your chunky sweaters because Thailand is hot on Valentine’s Day. Here find a lovely mix of metropolitan life and small village charms, wander from the beaches of Phuket to the mountains surrounding Chiang Mai. Go for hikes, visit elephant sanctuaries, motorbike through cities, and tour beautiful temples with your partner.
