What makes a trip romantic?

Kenya’s Ol Lentille is, in our opinion, one of the most romantic places on earth.

Is it…

An oversize tub for two?

A star bed cloaked by the Milky Way?

A helicopter ride to a secretive picnic spot?

Sure, these are the dreamy fixtures and over-the-top gestures lovebirds expect, but in our experience, they’re not what couples remember most.

The real joy of romantic travel is the opportunity to reacquaint with your partner.

Far from the mundane routines of settled life, travel coaxes moments of spontaneity and excitement, reminding us of our younger, dating selves; a time when we were seduced by newness.

Whether you’ve just recited your nuptials or are celebrating a milestone anniversary (or just need some well-deserved time away from the kids), our top selections for most romantic destinations in the world are a tonic for love.

You just have to decide: which destination makes your heart race?

The private villa in Awasi Patagonia National Park has it’s own stunningly rustic wooden hot tub for you to enjoy with your partner. Image by Awasi Patagonia

In Stories: The World’s Most Romantic Destinations

When we envision romantic travel, a particular set of imagery springs to mind.

The setting is often beachy, involving a secluded villa on an island hugged by sugar-fine sand. Other times, it’s the intimacy of a forested cabin warmed by a radiant fireplace.

Whether you want your romantic trip staged in the steamy tropics or windswept among glacier-capped mountains, these 10 properties are sure to set your heart ablaze.

Itinerary: Journey Deep Into Colombia

Cartagena’s luxurious Casa San Agustin oozes Colombian charm and romance.

Sun-baked Caribbean sands, emerald-green, rolling hills and colorful multicultural cities: Colombia is a country of diverse landscapes and fascinating culture. Take two weeks to slowly explore all that it has to offer. Cradled by the snow-capped Andes and brimming with art and style, Colombia’s capital city of Bogotá is the country’s epicenter of cultural cool—and the perfect jumping-off point. From there, you’ll explore the lush coffee region, spending your days hiking, cooking, and indulging in coffee and cacao tours.

Next, it’s on to laid-back, balmy Medellín. Shedding its gritty past, the city has emerged as a dynamic—and safe—artistic hub. It’s full of beautiful buildings (many with magnificent rooftop pools and bars) and tree-lined streets. You’ll end the trip with a spectacular stay in Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. From your home base at the luxurious Casa San Agustin, you’ll explore the city’s storied past, and spend a day on one of Colombia’s islands with your toes in the sand on a private beach.

Itinerary: East Africa Odyssey: Serengeti & Gorillas

We don’t think it gets more romantic than a tub in the middle of a misty Rwandan rainforest. Image courtesy of Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Safari in the utmost style, combining two of East Africa’s most iconic destinations on an 11-day itinerary. Start your adventure in Tanzania at Singita’s newly rebuilt Sabora Tented Camp. The four nights you’ll spend here harken back to the glamour of a 1920’s classic safari in one of the country’s largest private reserves in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti. Continue your trip through East Africa in Rwanda.

Explore Africa’s greenest capital city, Kigali—the land of 1,000 hills and a million smiles—that’s brimming with delicious food, a contemporary arts scene. You’ll stay at the stunning Retreat by Heaven, before setting off for the hills. The trip wraps at Singita Kwitonda Lodge, your base for gorilla and golden monkey treks, boasting breathtaking views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes and surrounded by high-altitude forests.

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