| Wake up in your king size bed to fresh fruit and endless pots of tea. Spend the day exploring with a snorkel and a jetski, and indulging with couple’s massages and cocktails by the sea. Top all this off with a seafood platter for two, lit by tea light candles and the stars in the sky. For a holiday with wedding bells, the Angsana Laguna resort in Phuket boasts a picture perfect white chapel floating over a lagoon. In Koh Samui, enjoy a heavenly honeymoon with limousine transfers, welcome flowers and more at the Cape Sienna Hotel. Nothing says romance like sun kissed skin and the sun setting over limestone islands in Thailand. |
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| Frangipani bubble baths, candle lit dining by the sea and the soft strum of the ukulele. If you’re after a romantic getaway for two, look no further than Hawaii. The islands of Kauai and Maui offer couples private pockets of paradise to spend hours at the beach, sip mai tais and watch whales frolic out to sea. Honolulu offers a more energetic style of romance with nightlife aplenty, international DJs, streets of shopping and countless dining opportunities. Creative Holidays offers specific wedding and honeymoon packages, making your romantic holiday planning as easy as Sunday morning. |
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| With sunsets, seascapes and five star resorts, island holidays are inevitably romantic. What sets Bali apart from the rest is the abundance of choice. Opt for the jungle setting of Ubud for a getaway that’s secluded, peaceful and rejuvenating; experience Kuta for a more lively time for two; swan across to Jimbaran Bay for a more romantic escape with an elegant twist; or explore Seminyak for a laid back love nest with modern dining and atmospheric bars. Bali is also the perfect destination for overseas weddings, vow renewals and honeymoons. All styles of romantic holiday are catered for in abundance on the beautiful island of Bali. |
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| Fiji is the epitome of romance; drawing couples back year after year for a romantic island escape just a few hours from home. Whether it’s young love, a honeymoon or a long needed break to rekindle, Fiji will put a simple bunch of flowers to shame. Head to a private beach on the island of Denarau with a picnic hamper and bottle of champagne, spoil someone adventurous with a scenic sky dive, or simply lounge around at one of the world-class day spas in Nadi. It’s all at your fingertips in romantic Fiji. |
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| The Cook Islands are alive with colour; from the local’s clothes to the frangipani garnished food, to the rainbow kayaks strewn along the beach. It’s the sort of outlook that lifts you into a spirited euphoria, creating the perfect mood for romance and love. For spacious suites and an infinity pool, stay at Little Polynesian, Rarotonga; for a couples massage with a sea breeze and open-air stay at the Aitutaki Lagoon; or for your own private villa stay at beach side Te Manava. The Cook Islands are also a superb overseas wedding destination, with cheap airfares and accommodation options for guests. |
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| Malaysia many not be the first overseas destination that springs to mind when you think of a romantic holiday abroad, but rest assured it will deliver in all the aspects you’re hoping for and more. With a warm climate, blissful beaches, endless entertainment possibilities and a plethora of five star hotels to choose from, what more could you possibly ask of a romantic holiday? Wrap yourselves up in crisp white bathrobes, sip champagne and order massages to your executive suite. Pure, romantic bliss. |
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| Paris – capital D'Amour, city of love; home to thousands of holiday marriage proposals, declarations of forever and starry-eyed picnics. If it’s a romantic holiday for two you’re craving, there’s nowhere on more suited than the beating heart of France. Beyond the iconic Eiffel Tower, loved up holiday makers can spend days exploring art galleries, indulging in cheese and wine fit for a king and queen and taking leisurely bike rides on the flat streets that wind around canals and cathedrals. Visit in winter to enjoy curling up in a cafe with coffee and croissants, or visit in summer to indulge in evening picnics watching the Eiffel glow in the night sky. |
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| Italy - seeped in warmth, romance and beautiful wine, this is every couple’s ideal European getaway. Start with a gondola ride through the tranquil canals of Venice, quite possibly the most iconic romantic affair imaginable. From here, head to the home of Juliet in Verona where you can soak up the energy of one of the most romantic stories of all time. From Venice, take the easy road trip south to Rome, stopping off in Florence, Tuscany and countless vineyards along the way. Romantic holiday perfection. |
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| The glorious beaches on the island of Zanzibar are quite possibly the most alluring aspect of Tanzania. Which is an audacious comment given they compete with the likes of Mt Kilimanjaro and the Ngorongoro Crater wildlife playground. But the Zanzibar Archipelago has seas so bright they match the vibrant clothes of the local women, and sand so soft it could put a silk cloth to shame. The islands north is where you will find Nungwi Beach, commonly noted as the best beach in Africa. But any little patch of this paradise island will do; with a sunlounge and your swimmers, you really can’t go wrong. |
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| When the climate’s warm, so is your mood. And Vanuatu is balmy right around the clock. With historical ties to the cupid capital of France, a romantic vibe was always inevitable for this volcanic island nation. If it’s a honeymoon you’re planning, look no further. Just a short flight from Australia, Vanuatu makes tying the knot overseas accessible for everyone. If you’re just after some alone time, you’ve come to the right place too. With romantic accommodation choices in both Santo and Port Vila at the like of The Terraces, The Havannah or the Erakor - you and your loved one are spoilt for choice. |
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| Be swept away by the passionate culture of the Spanish. From public displays of affection to storybook style castles, romance is right through the balmy air in Spain! Escape to Barcelona to find medieval courtyards and intimate boutique hotels, like The Le Meridien or Majestic Hotel, that will ignite with their romantic settings. Explore the dainty streets of Madrid to find wandering peacocks and sunset picnic spots and stay at the Intercontinental to be pampered like a king and queen. |
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| From watching a deep orange volcanic sunset to strolling lamp lit fairy-tale streets, there is plenty of romance to be had in Greece. No matter what style of couple’s getaway you’re craving, you’ll have it catered for in this picture perfect European country. Mykonos is the place to be if you want to enjoy island nightlife, dancing the nights away with sweet cocktails and balmy air. For something more secluded, head to a private beach in Corfu or a nudist bathing hotspot in Crete. Romantic hotels include Athenaeum Intercontinental in Athens, Despotiko Hotel in Mykonos and El Greco in Santorini. |
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