Folks, you need to look for love in the right places!
Love is picky and choosey.
Beautiful venues spark it.
When you hold hands and look at a traffic jam, Love will not arrive. Nada.
It likes beautiful vistas, sun-dappled isles and white beaches.
Here's a specially-curated selection of misty mountain sanctuaries, storybook European cities, sunlit islands, pristine coastal spots, where Love Will Arrive!
14 romantic spots
1. Kyoto, Japan
Every little lane and bylane of this splendid Japanese town echoes the sounds and rhythms of earlier centuries. Kyoto has natural calm, elegant beauty and is a deeply romantic setting, inviting partners to retreat from the world.
Famous places to explore: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Gion district, Pontocho alley, Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama, a river cruise on the Hozu River, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto Handicraft Center.
2. Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
There can't be more peaceful, charming environs than this beautiful island far removed from everyday bustle -- sparkling beaches, shimmering turquoise seas and thick tropical vegetation.
A super honeymoon destination -- swim, snorkel, laze, tan, wander under wide open skies.
Famous places to explore: Ancient lava stream trek through dense tropical forest, Radhanagar beach, Elephant beach, Kala Pathar beach, Mangrove forest.
3. Venice, Italy
It's hard to draw up a list of the world's most romantic spots and not include love-soaked bella Venezia, where shared moments feel effortlessly magical. Remember George Clooney and Amal's shaadi?
Programme for you: Drift side by side across the waterways in a gondola, share a cone of gelato, schedule umpteen candelight dinners and lose yourselves in narrow lanes tracing the quieter canals.
Famous places to explore: St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St Mark's Basilica, Grand Doge's Palace, Campanile (Bell Tower), Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs.
4. Paro Taktsang Or Tiger's Nest, Bhutan
Silent, calm Bhutan, way-off-the-beaten-track is a destination after your own heart. And Tiger's Nest is the top spot of this magical realm.
It is best done as a shared journey. The challenging ascent brings couples closer with every step. Reaching the monastery together feels deeply rewarding, surrounded by mist, stillness and breathtaking views.
Famous places to explore: Drukgyal Dzong, Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang, National Museum of Bhutan, Rinpung Dzong, Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, Chele La Pass.
5. Ile aux Cerf, Mauritius
Ranked among the world's most romantic escapes, Time definitely slows down for two around here. Crystal-clear lagoons, white sand and palm-lined shores guarantee intimacy.
Famous places to explore: Various beaches, Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club, water sports, Ilot Mangenie, GRSE Waterfall.
6. Cairo, Egypt
The best months to experience Cairo are from October to April, when pleasant temperatures bring out the city's timeless charm. There's so much to see in this mystical Egyptian capital. Hold hands and cover ground and put together memories of a truly spectacular break.
Famous places to explore: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Nile Corniche.
7. Santorini, Greece
Ah Santorini, the island that beckons lovers! Its very colours will bewitch you -- cobalt blue, white and ocean neela.
Time in Santorini is stolen time, time that will never come back but you will cherish all your lives.
Famous places to explore: The towns of Oia and Fira, the Red Beach, Caldera views (Nea Kameni), Pyrgos & Megalochori, Akrotiri archaeological site.
8. Lucerne, Switzerland
Timbered walkways adorned with seasonal blooms, atmospheric historic plazas and elegant landmarks make Lucerne quietly enchanting. Choose the Swiss city for an unforgettable stay filled with romance.
Famous places to explore: Lion Monument, Hofkirche, Swiss Museum Of Transport, Chapel Bridge, Lucerne train station, Musegg Wall.
9. Monte Carlo, Monaco
Riviera glamour with its lavish hotels, shiny coastal panoramas, fancy playgrounds and exquisite dining and spa experiences might be just the venue some couples are seeking? It is an enduring favourite for lovers seeking secluded, expensive we-time.
Famous places to explore: Casino de Monte-Carlo, Casino Square, Port Hercules, Hôtel de Paris, Opéra de Monte-Carlo, the Japanese Garden.
10. Montreal, Canada
Unlikely city for romance? Not at all. Strolling down Montréal's stone-paved lanes past haughty buildings is an elegant, cosy experience, particularly when soft snowfall transforms the city into a winter fairytale.
Famous places to explore: Jean Talon Market, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Notre-Dame Basilica, La Ronde, Vieux-Port de Montreal.
11. Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Like Montreal, Edinburgh is another super classy city with darkly dramatic buildings, age-old lanes, secluded corners and is the stuff of lovey-dovey Victorian novels. It's a city of character making visits there unforgettable.
Partners can amble about, exploring the hilltop fortress, quiet historic gardens and sweeping urban views.
Famous places to explore: Circus Lane, Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, Harry Potter shops on Victoria Street, Greyfriars Kirkyard.
12. St Petersburg, Russia
The city unfolds like a grand romance shaped by centuries of power and artistry.
Majestic gilt-domed palaces, prettily-laid out gardens, swish shopping boulevards, canals, countless bridges together create a wondrous cityscape earning St Petersburg its reputation as one of the world's most love-filled destinations, also called the Venice of the North and City of White Nights. Wouldn't it be grandly romantic to take in a performance of Swan Lake?
Famous places to explore: St Isaac's Cathedral, Winter Palace, Kazan Cathedral, Summer Garden, Peter and Paul Fortress, ballet performances at Mariinsky Theatre, Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House, Catherine Palace.
13. Baa Atoll, Maldives
This atoll in the Maldives has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in recognition of its exceptional ocean ecosystem.
The region contains one of the most expansive reef networks in the Indian Ocean, sustaining an astonishing diversity of marine life, including over a thousand fish species and hundreds of coral varieties. Can there be a better place for a couples break?
Famous places to explore: Hanifaru Bay, wildlife cruises, diving among the coral reef.
14. Milford Sound, New Zealand
A striking sea inlet located in the south-western reaches of New Zealand's South Island, surrounded by protected wilderness, it lies within Fiordland National Park, the Piopiotahi marine sanctuary and the Te Wahipounamu area... all recognised for their outstanding global heritage value. Great spot for two! Head there pronto.
Famous places to explore: Milford Sound cruise, Queenstown, Te Anau, Bowen Falls, Humboldt Falls, Hundred Falls.
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