Do you love to travel and have you found a partner who shares your passion? Fantastic! But where could you go for your first trip as a couple? Or after being everywhere? Take a look at these ideas for romantic trips and get inspired for that much-desired vacation for both of you
Fez, Morocco
The first trip with a new partner can really determine a couple’s future. Fortunately, we have chosen the right place for you to release all your stress: Fez, Morocco. Awaken your senses in Fes el Bali (the Medina of Fez), the oldest part of the city: a real spectacle for nose, eyes and ears thanks to the myriad of spices, local artifacts and interesting people around you.
You won’t even notice the scaffolding lining the dilapidated buildings once you see the Madrasa Bou Inania, one of the few religious places in Morocco accessible to non-Muslim visitors, founded around 1350 and recently renovated. To really rev up your senses, visit the Chouara tannery. The intense smell and bright colors of the dyeing vats arranged in a honeycomb pattern on the roofs of Fez will be the image you will keep when you think back to your first trip to Morocco.
Big Sky, Montana (United States)
Are you dreaming of a great adventure? Experience it in Big Sky, Montana. Just an hour’s drive from Big Sky, the vast landscapes of West Yellowstone Park will make you feel like little ones, especially if you come across bison, Rocky Mountain sheep, wolves or even bears.
Depending on the season, you can tame this wilderness with a dog sled expedition or, for an added adrenaline rush, go rafting in Gallatin Canyon. For your romantic getaway, you can choose from a variety of accommodations, from glamping in luxury camping tents to quaint cottages, ranches or other hotels near Yellowstone.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
After hiking up and down Lone Mountain, treat yourself to a pair of his and hers cowboy boots at Carter’s Boots in Bozeman and enjoy a local beer at the nearest bar. Brazilian man and woman sitting at table on vacation, eating breakfast on terrace, looking away, photographing Sugar Loaf Mountain If you consider your partner as a teammate, put on a yellow-green jersey and go to Rio de Janeiro. Beginners or professionals, everyone can find a thrilling sporting activity, whether it be paddling while standing on the Barra da Tijuca canal, near Praia dos Amores (a more than fitting name), or hang gliding from the mountain of Pedra Bonita.
Copacabana beach is the ideal place to challenge your partner to a futevolei friendly (essentially a version of beach volleyball where you can use your hands and feet and use a soccer ball instead of a volleyball) or to keep fit with outdoor tools: give it in so as not to disfigure in front of the muscular Cariocas! AtivoRio allows you to play soccer matches with the locals, or you can join a SightRunning group, a combination of sports and travel perfect for (hyper) active couples.
St. Lucia Island, Canaries (Spain)
It is a paradise destination with a white sand beach and turquoiuse sea. Even if you are no longer a kid and you already have children of your own, sometimes it’s nice to be a child again. In Gros Islet, the whole family will find exactly what they want. The little ones will certainly appreciate the beaches and the activities offered by the miniclubs of the Santa Lucia resorts; or, have fun all together whizzing on a cable car through the trees of the adventure parks. Snorkeling in Rodney Bay is a fun and educational way to discover the island’s underwater creatures. For a day trip, perhaps while the children are busy with their mini-clubs, take a well-deserved romantic break by slathering each other in mud at the Sulfur Springs (sulfur springs) of Soufrière or kissing under the Toraille waterfall.
Sitges, Spain
If you are a couple who love to party, Sitges is the place for you! Just a 40-minute drive from Barcelona, Sitges was once renowned for its artistic and non-conformist subcultures. Today, it is one of the most vibrant and welcoming destinations for LGBT travelers around the world. Between pool parties, you can hang out in the gay-friendly bars on Calle Dos de Mayo, or relax on the magnificent nude beach. Each season has its event: Carnival in February, Gay Pride in June, Festa Mayor in August and a film festival in October. If thumping music and indefinite parties aren’t your thing, plan your vacation in the off-season. The sun always shines on Sitges, so visit it in late autumn or winter to enjoy half-empty beaches and endless walks along the seafront, without giving up on a tan.
