The Most Romantic Places Around the World for Couples To Visit
Truly, madly, deeply: These romantic destinations will fan the flames of your passion with their flirtatious names, fanciful histories, and fairy-tale vistas.
Grab your sweetheart (and your suitcase) for a couple’s adventure that’s all about celebrating your love. A pilgrimage to the majestic Taj Mahal or a picnic for two on Lover’s Beach may be just what you need to rekindle your chemistry. Head to a classic destination like the “Honeymoon Capital of the World,” surprise your one and only with a getaway to the “Paris of South America,” or choose another of these swoon-worthy spots to fall head over heels once again.
Lover’s Beach
Baja California, Mexico
Harness the power of suggestion with a sail to the spectacular sands of Lover’s Beach (also known as Playa del Amor), a remote slice of paradise set where the Sea of Cortez meets the waters of the Pacific at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. Soaring limestone rock formations isolate this golden stretch from the rest of Los Cabos, so the only way to reach the beach is by sea. Just be sure to land on the right spot, as next to Lover’s Beach rise the perilous cliffs of, ahem, Divorce Beach (Playa del Divorcio).
Niagara Falls
New York, USA, and Ontario, Canada
Channel history and Hollywood with a jaunt to the iconic Niagara Falls straddling the border between the US and Canada. A favorite destination for honeymooners since the early 19th century, this natural wonder has provided the dramatic backdrop for countless romantic ballads, films, and declarations of eternal love. You and your boo can marvel at the thundering falls as you cruise through the mist or take in its majesty from above with a scenic helicopter flight, plus steal a kiss at a height of 175 feet (53 meters) on board the Niagara Skywheel.
Romantic Road
Germany
The road trip montage is a romantic movie standby, so create your own silver-screen adventure along one of the most scenic stretches of highway in Europe. Germany’s Romantic Road winds its way through the storybook landscape of Bavaria, passing medieval castles, walled villages, and rolling vineyards on its more than 220-mile (355-km) route. Stop to wander hand-in-hand through the streets of Rothenburg on the Tauber River, gaze starry-eyed at the Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles, and picnic on the banks of the Forggensee.
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Author: Rebecca Winke
Rebecca’s first visit to Italy was a coup de foudre and her affection for Il Bel Paese has only grown over almost 30 years of living here, during which time she has mastered the art of navigating the sampietrini cobblestones in heels but has yet to come away from a plate of bucatini all’amatriciana with an unsullied blouse. She covers Italy travel, culture, and cuisine for a number of print and online publications.
