Sometimes, a romantic getaway is the perfect way to let your loved ones know how much you adore and care about them. Where then is the ideal place for such romanticism? Islands of course.
Why not read on to find out which of these top 5 romantic islands are best for your loved one?
- Bora-Bora, French Polynesia
How about an overwater bungalow right above turquoise blue lagoon? That’s the peak feature of Bora-Bora in French Polynesia. There, you will also find Mount Otemanu whose peaks are jagged, the islets lying on its fringes and a coral reef with its share of colourful marine life.
- Capri, Italy
This romantic Island is known for its limestone cliffs and waterfront villas, this 4-square-mile speck in the Tyrrhenian Sea fully embraces the concept of la dolce vita. (For proof, look to the afternoon crowds stretched out on the rocks and sipping Prosecco at the glamorous La Fontelina beach club.)
A funicular railway whisks visitors from the main port to the boutique-lined streets of Capri town; privacy-seekers keep heading upward by foot or bus to the quieter village of Anacapri. There, stroll through the gardens of the 19th-century Villa San Michele with only ivy-covered statues for a company.
- Santorini, Greece
If there were ever a place that could get by on its looks, it would be Santorini. Whitewashed cave houses framed by bougainvillaea and backed by blue-domed churches spill down the rim of an ancient volcanic crater; at sunset, the Sea of Crete is bathed in a rosy glow.
Yet as compelling as the scenery may be, Santorini’s true appeal lies in its wealth of diversions: extraordinary wines, black (or red or white) beaches and archaeological sites from the prehistoric era. Truly a romantic island!
- Kauai, Hawaii
It’s the oldest of Hawaii’s eight main islands — and arguably the most dramatic, with scenery that ranges from wind-eroded mountains and red-walled canyons to primaeval rainforest and photo-ready waterfalls; all making it the ideal romantic island.
- Boracay, Philippines
Once a backpacking haven with only the most basic accommodations, this 5-mile-long island now rivals better-known Asian destinations such as Phuket and Koh Samui, Thailand. A 45-minute flight from Manila brings you to either Kalibo or Caticlan, where boats connect directly to White Beach, whose powdery sand may just be the softest in the world.
