How to choose a Caribbean island
The dozens of islands scattered across the Caribbean are a remarkably diverse lot. Pulsing Jamaica has little in common with group-filled Aruba, and even islands in plain sight of each other like St Kitts and Nevis are vastly different not just in appearance but in what they offer visitors.So for th
The Seychelles for independent travellers
With stunning beaches and brilliant blue seas, it’s hardly surprising the Seychelles rank among the world’s most idyllic island getaways.Marooned in the middle of the Indian Ocean, this archipelago of 115 islands is notoriously exclusive (and expensive), and if you simply couldn’t imagine holidaying
Italys perfect pairs for honeymooners
I think my partner and I had both given up on getting married by the time we met. Our siblings and friends had all done it and were well on their way to maturity with houses, pets and children, while we still stayed out late and swam in the shark pool of internet dating. But then, Eureka!, we met ea
Cracking the Caribbean on a budget
When travelling in the Caribbean, your choices are as diverse as the islands. But you dont need to fall for the cliché of pricey beach resorts or isolated boutique getaways costing hundreds of dollars a night.You can enjoy the same beautiful beaches and lusciously warm, blue waters as the big spende
Romantic retreats in the US
Romance is a highly personal concept, and no single travel destination will fit everyones tastes. For some its a luxurious hotel suite with a whirlpool tub; for others its sleeping under the stars with the howl of coyotes in the distance.One common thread is solitude: truly romantic experiences rare
How to choose between Thailand’s classic gulf islands
With hundreds of dreamy tropical islands scattered along Thailand’s extensive coastline, choosing your ideal island escape can be overwhelming. Each one of those specks in the ocean is a tantalising composition of turquoise water, lush jungles and divine beaches – so hows a traveller to choose?First
First time Paris: top tips for your first visit to the City of Light
Paris is a city that never lets up. Return time and again and there is always something fantastic to experience – world-famous landmarks and museums mixed with chic shopping, cafe life, gastronomic blowouts and strolls along the banks of the glorious River Seine. The overwhelming amount on offer can
From Lisbon with love: the best city spots for romance
Lisbon is the perfect Valentines date – bright, charismatic, naturally good-looking, fun-loving and ever the dreamer. Romance literally embraces you on every street corner here, be it the way the cobbles shimmer like silver after the rain, the plaintive wail of fado song drifting through open shutte
City of Love: romantic things to do in Paris
There is no escaping the romance of Paris. In the early 19th century Paris revelled in the artistic and literary liberation of Romanticism, yet this graceful city has always inspired love. It permeates through the city where loved-up couples laze in its manicured gardens, get intimate in candlelit w
Ten unusual honeymoon hotspots
It’s your honeymoon, so it has to be special and unique. From the windswept beaches of a car-free island in the Baltic to tasting wine rarely sipped outside Argentina, these hideaways rarely appear on the usual post-wedding itinerary:1. Snuggle in a beach basket built for two on Hiddensee Island, Ge
Babymoon guide: how to plan a pre
Are you used to packing your bags for last-minute trips whenever you feel like it? Concerned that parenthood will spell an end to those freedoms? Here’s our guide to planning that last jaunt as a couple before travel comes complete with buggies, nappies and grumpy infants.When to goThe second trimes
Make or break: travelling as a couple
Travelling as a couple can present unique challenges (and advantages) on top of the exhilaration and standard stress that accompanies long-term travel. Will it make or break the relationship? What happens when one person wants to go to the Full Moon Party and the other wants to jungle trek?Like solo
Top 10 gay wedding destinations
Sixteen countries now allow same-sex marriage, as do 17 US states and the District of Columbia. Now LGBT couples can tie the knot beside a volcano, atop a glacier or in a countryside church in havens from Scandinavia to Bora Bora.Our top 10 gay wedding destinations are not only gorgeous and romantic
The best places to learn something together
You and your beloved probably do lots of stuff together in daily life, from critiquing films to hitting the gym. But a honeymoon is different - so the experiences you share should be different, too. Why not plunge into surfing, sail through the air on a trapeze or try your hand at tango for a bounda
The world’s best aphrodisiacs and where to try them
What better way to start married life than a trip to tantalise the tastebuds and, perhaps, stir a few other parts of your anatomy? From creamy avocados in California to bitter chocolate in Belize and nutty ants in Colombia, here’s our rundown of where and when to try the world’s best aphrodisiacs.Oy
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Love is universal, yes – but romance takes an astonishing array of forms around the world. We scoured our travel guides and picked our writers’ brains to uncover some of the world’s most fascinating dating, love and marriage customs, from sweet to downright sinister. If you’ve never wooed your belov
Breaking up isnt hard to do (if youre in the right place)
Travel amplifies feelings. Newlyweds run away to road-test their vows and down cocktails in the sun while backpackers fall in and out of dorm beds on emotional routes less travelled.But everlasting love cant always catch the next bus out of town. Sometimes it is simply time to say farewell. When to
The worlds best places to get a yes
Once you’ve chosen to spend the rest of your life with that special someone, you’re faced with what can feel like an even greater decision. Where do I pop the question?1. Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)Sunrises are inherently romantic, but those in Bagan are truly surreal. The capital of the Kingdom of Pagan
Kauaʻi for honeymooners and romantics
Plenty of starry-eyed couples head to Hawaii because they’re ‘Getting Maui’d’. But for honeymooners and romantics, the top pick for a tropical getaway made just for two is Kauaʻi. Here on the Garden Island, verdant jungle, white-sand beaches, skyscraping sea cliffs and Hawaii’s own ‘Grand Canyon of
Opposites attract: how to travel with your (im)perfect match
For travellers with a romantic streak, finding ‘the one’ should, in theory, open the door to a lifetime of loved-up globetrotting.But what if Cupid’s not so kind? Forget squabbling about which side to stand on for a smug sunset selfie – we coupled-up fools are lucky if we can even agree on where to
