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👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏽5 Romantic Holidays That Aren’t Cliché: Couple Getaways With Soul

  • nathalieguille
  • Jun 13
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 1

Because love deserves more than just roses and room service.


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If you're planning a romantic escape and your idea of connection involves more than chocolates and candlelit dinners, this one is for you. It is important nowadays to live real moments, share adventure with a touch of magic that feels uniquely yours.

Whether you’re celebrating an engagement, anniversary, or just craving time together, these handpicked trip ideas offer soul, scenery, and serious spark — minus the tourist traps.


🌄 Sunrise Hikes in the Dolomites, Italy

For couples who love a bit of adventure with their affection. Wake up in a charming alpine chalet, sip espresso while the peaks turn gold, and set off on scenic trails past lakes, wildflowers and sleepy mountain villages. At night? Share a hearty Tyrolean meal and local wine under the stars. Romance: redefined.

Perfect for: Active duos who bond best when exploring together — no crowds, no fuss.


🍽️ Foodie City Break in San Sebastián, Spain

Swap the Paris clichés for pintxos and wine by the sea. San Sebastián blends laid-back beach vibes with Michelin-starred dining and an exciting food scene. Think long lunches, coastal strolls, and boutique hotels in the old town.

Perfect for: Culture-savvy couples who’d rather explore markets and tiny wine bars than tick tourist boxes.


🏝️ Offbeat Island Stay in Milos, Greece

Skip Santorini’s crowds and head to Milos — a hidden Cycladic gem. Dramatic cliffs, empty beaches, colourful fishing villages and moonlike landscapes create the perfect stage for slow, soulful holidays. Rent a car, explore at your pace, and watch the sunset from a quiet cove with no one else in sight.

Perfect for: Beach lovers looking for privacy and wow-factor without the crowds.


🌊 Eco-Luxury Hideaway in Costa Rica

Adventure and romance go hand in hand here. Wake up in a treehouse lodge, zipline through the rainforest, or surf together before winding down with a beachfront dinner under the stars.

Perfect for: Couples craving both nature and a thrill — without compromising on comfort.


🏞️ Wild & Wonderful Road Trip through New Zealand

Romance meets freedom.Hire a campervan or 4WD, map your route through fjords, glow worm caves, and hot springs — and stop wherever the road (and your hearts) take you.

Perfect for: Adventurous couples who want quality time, epic scenery, and a bit of spontaneity.


A great couple’s trip isn’t about ticking off typical romance — it’s about experiencing something together that feels real, exciting, and you.

Need help narrowing it down? A travel advisor can recommend the right vibe, season, and details — so you can just focus on each other.


👉 Dreaming of your next chapter together? Get in touch for a quote — let’s make it happen.


 
 
 

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