Tag: "Romance"

Top 8 Intimate Encounters This Valentine’s Day

We have put together our favourite heart related destinations to get you in the Valentine’s day mood. Let us know if you have found any other heart related places on your travels.

Have a heart to heart dancing on ice 

Snuggle up to your partner on the deck of one of our Antarctic cruises and spot heart shaped icebergs among the abundant wildlife in the region. Antarctica’s dramatic landscape plays host to hundreds of different species.  Watch dolphins frolic in the water and whales and seals feed on the schools of fish. Pack your snow boots and hold on tight to your loved one as you go on daily excursions on the ice. Look out for the emperor penguin. Is there a fledgling underneath the feathers?

Penguin in Antarctica

Heart shaped rock on Palm Beach – Crete

Discover this heart shaped rock in the shallows of Palm Beach on the Greek island of Crete. Gorge on figs, the aphrodisiacal local delicacy and sip cocktails under the palm trees to return home a healthy sun-kissed colour. Explore the many caves by snorkel or boat to pack some adventure into your romantic escape or honeymoon and relax in the spa with a joint massage and mud bath after a difficult day swinging from hammocks in the breeze.

Palm Beach in Crete, Greece

 Elephants sharing the love

Spot elephants in love embracing in the grasslands and fall asleep to the sound of hippos gurgling in the lake. With Honeymiles, watch the sunrise from one of our hot air balloon safaris over the Masai-Mara reserve. It is the best time to see the lions hunt their prey. Watch the animals from the sky, and land to a champagne breakfast, the perfect end to a romantic and peaceful honeymoon a million miles away from home.

Elephants in Love

Having a whale of a time

Visit the heart shaped island in the Vaza-Barris river of Brazil and spot the humpback whales’ heart-shaped tails close to the Abrolhos islands. Dance the intimate samba with your loved one and soak up the sun on Rio’s sexiest beaches. Catch a rainbow over the Iguazu falls on a helicopter tour, or feel the mist hit your face from Brazil’s walkway over the canyon. You will be on top of the world at Corcovado Peak.

Humpback Whale off the coast of Brazil

 Lovers Island in Croatia

Escape to Lovers Island in Croatia and explore this natural heart-shaped island in the Adriatic. Take a boat from the mainland with a bottle of champagne and delicious picnic and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this privately-owned piece of land. Our resorts in Croatia are immersed in culture. Stroll hand in hand around the rustic town of Dubrovnik or hire a bicycle to get off the beaten track. Visit the castles and the cobbled streets of historic towns.

Love Island, Croatia

Rih Lake – Burma (meaning heart in Hindi) 

Burma’s Rih Lake may not be a perfect heart shape, but years of British colonisation altered this natural beauty to be the shape it is today. Originally believed to be a passage for souls to heaven, take your soul mate here and discover the rugged and untouched beauty that Burma has to offer. Visit via India, staying at one of our luxury hotels or take a tour of this magnificent and colourful country in absolute luxury. Make sure you visit the Taj Mahal and learn about the love story that inspired this fine piece of architecture. If you’re feeling daring, you can even spice up your love life by trying snake blood, a traditional Indian aphrodisiac.

Rih Dil Lake in Burma

Heart shaped island in Okavango Delta - Botswana

Escape to one of the last unspoiled corners of Africa for some intimate alone time. This heart shaped island in the heart of the Okavango Delta in Botswana is only visible between March and June when the swamp levels are at their highest. Take a romantic and authentic mokoro (a traditional canoe) and paddle to the island to see the Big Five in their natural habitat. Stargaze on a mobile safari or ride a quad bike through the salt pans during the dry season.

Okavango Delta, Bostwana

Trouvez l’amour en France – Find love in France

Fancy staying closer to home? Take a trip to France where you can immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity of some of the country’s most exclusive holiday destinations. Famous for its cuisine, dine on oysters and red wine as the sun goes down over the Mediterranean. Dip your toes in the sea or climb some of France’s mountains for that extra thrill.

Corsica, France

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Top 7 Romantic Luxury Resorts in the World

When you think of luxury hotel resorts, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? A huge infinity edge swimming pool? An empty beach with powdery white sand and a cocktail by your side? Or do you imagine looking out of your large glass room window and seeing elephants drinking out of a waterhole? Well, why don’t you let your imagination roam and try and picture yourself in my top 7 romantic luxury resorts in the world.

Grace Santorini – Greece

The Grace Santorini brings serenity, tranquillity and elegance to guests who are looking to stay in a luxury four-star plus resort located 300 meters above the Caldera in Santorini, with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. Grace Santorini is a popular romantic honeymoon resort which is renowned for its pretty whitewashed terraces carved into the cliffs that boast white-on-white interiors and stunning panoramic views of the golden sun set over the Aegean Sea.

Conrad Maldives – Maldives

The award-winning Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort is a heaven for honeymoon makers and spans across two private islands among miles of sugar white sandy beaches and unspoilt coral reef. The main island of Rangalifinolhu is home to 75 deluxe beach villas and 25 beach villas and the neighbouring Rangali Island houses 40 water villas and 8 deluxe water villas, all built on stilts over the Indian Ocean. Guests are able to sip champagne cocktails and sample Maldivian-Western cuisine whilst 16 feet below sea level at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant on Rangali Island, with 180 degree views of coral reef and marine life.

Esencia Estate – Riviera Maya, Mexico

Escencia Estate is a located just 10 minutes from the lively seaside of Playa del Carmen on the Mexican Riviera Maya. Escencia is a 50-acre private estate which boasts an awe-inspiring beachfront with crystal blue water, a gourmet restaurant, two beautiful swimming pools, outstanding accommodation and service which is fit for royalty. Riviera Maya is the perfect place to celebrate your special relationship including honeymoons and wedding anniversaries.

Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve – South Africa

Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve is located on a spectacular hilltop sanctuary which overlooks a natural waterhole that attracts animals both day and night. This luxury lodge consists of eight luxurious suites with glass-fronts which are complete with their own sundeck and rock plunge pool which offer fantastic views of the African bush and wild animals in their habitat. This perfect luxury resort provides an unforgettable honeymoon experience for guests every year.

Guana Island – British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

Guana Island is one of the largest of the British Virgin Islands at 850 acres and one of few remaining privately-owned islands in the Caribbean. Each of the comfortable guest rooms are housed in charming stone cottages which are individually styled and feature a terrace that boasts gorgeous views of the island and surrounding waters. The private cottages offer secluded honeymoons, romantic getaways and a five-star experience guests will always remember.

Maharaja Express – Luxury Train Journey, India

If you are seduced by the romance of train travel, the Maharaja Express rail journey is sure to be your ultimate romantic experience. Once you and your partner step onboard India’s luxurious Maharaja Express, you will both be transported into a world of red carpets, tapestry of majestic landscapes and find yourselves transported back in time to embark on the voyage of a lifetime. The grand luxury train presents guests with five coaches for Deluxe Cabins, six coaches for Junior Suites, two for Suites and one for the Grand Presidential Suite.

Constance Lemuria Resort – Praslin, Seychelles

The Constance Lemuria Resort of Praslin, Seychelles, is a five-star luxury resort with its very own 18-hole championship golf course. Each suite and villa is constructed with natural minerals including wood, marble, pink granite, stone and natural fabrics. There are three restaurants located in three beautiful locations offering a variety of delicious quality cuisines from a la carte menus to special themed evenings and five-star buffets. Perfect for a romantic meal for two.

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Which hotels and destinations fit in your top list of romantic holiday resorts?