Holidays with your Soulmate: The Best Destinations for Couples

Whether you’re booking your dream honeymoon, an unforgettable anniversary celebration or a simple romantic escape for you and your soulmate, we have the best destinations for couples in this handy travel guide.

Treat yourselves to luxury hotels, world-class amenities and pure relaxation. Beachfront resorts promise excitement and tranquillity with views that are to die for and divine warm waters to explore. Sample outstanding dining in an array of exceptional restaurants and local eateries, while the variety of culture and heritage waiting to be discovered in your chosen destination will wow you. There’s plenty to do, or not do, on your next luxury couples holiday. What are you waiting for, book today with Destination2.

The Maldives

The ultimate luxury getaway can be found on a holiday to the Maldives. With direct flights, it’s easier than ever for you and the love of your life to discover paradise.

Choose between an opulent beach or overwater villa, the latter of which promises unrivalled intimacy. These exclusive accommodations offer direct access to the Indian Ocean and crystal-clear lagoons, as well as private plunge pools and a fully-furnished terrace. While being further away from the crowds, you can enjoy panoramic views and, at selected hotels, even butler service, ensuring your every whim is catered for.

Dining in the Maldives is an extra special affair. Spend memorable moments sampling world-class cuisine at a candle-lit dinner beneath the stars. Some hotels, such as Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and Hurawalhi Maldives Resort, boast a unique underwater restaurant, where you can watch marine life like turtles, rays, reef sharks and colourful fish swim by while you dine on mouthwatering culinary creations. There’s also the option for beach picnics and luxury floating breakfasts delivered directly to your villa.

Make your couples holiday even more unforgettable by booking a couples spa treatment. Diving and snorkelling excursions allow you to explore the house coral reefs and shipwreck sites, while boat trips will take you around your picturesque island. Keep an eye out for whale sharks who are known to frequent the waters of the Indian Ocean. Finish each day by taking in an awe-inspiring sunset that turns the horizon colours of pink, purple and orange.

Mauritius

A Mauritius holiday provides a wonderful combination of romance and adventure, perfect for couples looking for the best of both worlds.

Explore diverse landscapes, with Mauritius boasting a variety of lush rainforests and volcanic mountains. Don’t miss out on a daytrip to the Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, where the multicoloured terrain will wow you with red, orange, purple and blue-hued sands. Fill every moment you’re not relaxing with coastal drives, ATV rides or seaplane and helicopter rides, which showcase the incredible illusion of Mauritius’ underwater waterfall.

Alongside these exciting locations, the island is also home to a host of spectacular beaches. Long stretches of white sand border luxury hotels, promising a hive of tranquillity and sun-soaked bliss. Expanses to keep on your radar, which are considered some of the best beaches in Mauritius, include Belle Mare, a 10-kilometre-long spot, and Grand Baie, a hub for water sports. With beachfront adult-only hotels, bespoke dining experiences and lovely warm sea temperatures all year-round, this is a great choice for your couples beach holiday.

Hiking trails around the UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant mountain and the Black River Gorges National Park, swimming with dolphins and sunset catamaran cruises around the island create sublime experiences for your once-in-a-lifetime couples holiday.

The Seychelles

The Seychelles is bursting with a spellbinding natural beauty that acts as a backdrop for the most idyllic couples getaway.

Like the previous two destinations, this archipelago is also located in the Indian Ocean, though you’ll find it a peaceful and less crowded alternative – a great choice if you’re looking to get lost in a haven with your soulmate.

Beaches here feature dramatic rock formations and powdery soft sand as well as turquoise lagoons filled with marine life. Enjoy lazy days swimming and participating in water sports fun, with snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding and surfing available in bundles.

Stay on one of the Seychelles’ picturesque islands, with Mahé, Praslin and La Digue all excellent options, or you can visit multiple in one go with an exciting island hopping excursion. Wildlife like giant tortoises and tropical birds can be admired in nature reserves, alongside the legendary Coco de Mer palm tree, which can be found at the Vallée de Mai UNESCO World Heritage Site in Praslin.

If you’re searching for boutique hotels, a focus on sustainable tourism, eco-friendly living and oodles of romance, then this is the best destination for a couples escape.

Greece

For culture, scenery, beaches and romance in a mystical setting, book Greece for your next luxury holiday.

Situated in both the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, islands like Santorini, Crete, Corfu and Kefalonia are hotspots for romance, scenery and interesting attractions waiting to be discovered. And with a backdrop of traditional whitewashed buildings, your holiday pictures will be envy-inducing.

Explore a rich history and culture, with ancient ruins, mythological sites and medieval streets a plenty across each Greek island. Tour museums and shop in bustling street markets for unique souvenirs of your couples holiday. There’s a myriad of beaches to soak up the sun when you visit Greece. Elafonissi Beach, on Crete, boasts pink-coloured sand, while Kefalonia’s Myrtos Beach is covered in pristine white pebbles and framed by the stunning azure waters. Canal d’Amour, on the island of Corfu, is home to waters that, according to legend, will keep couples who swim there in love forever.

Relax poolside with a beverage in hand in your luxury resort, with many boasting award-winning spas, wellness facilities, infinity pools and ultra-comfortable rooms, suites and villas. Dine of delicious cuisine, with sunset meals the perfect chance to celebrate your love, and book wine tastings and vineyard tours for the ultimate romantic excursion. Cosy tavernas can be found in every sun-kissed destination, where you can sample mouthwatering seafood and authentic Greek fare.

Thailand

Escape to Thailand for an exotic adventure with the love of your life. Idyllic islands like Koh Samui, Phuket and Phi Phi are amazing choices for paradisiacal beaches, while cities like the capital, Bangkok, and lush forest regions like Chiang Mai boast their own hidden gems and iconic attractions.

Visit ornate temples and palaces on your Thailand couples holiday, Bangkok, Hua Hin and Chiang Mai are great locations for immersing yourself in this destination’s incredible culture. Longtail boat rides are an excellent way to discover hidden gems, as well as spellbinding beaches such as Railay, which is split into two sections, East and West, for the choice between outdoor excitement or pure bliss in a serene environment. When travelling around Bangkok’s bustling streets, there’s no better way to get where you need to go than via tuk tuk!

Explore Thailand’s aromatic night markets for delicious local cuisine sold at a street food stall – the main hubs of gastronomy can be found in Bangkok's Chinatown or Phuket. Or, if you want something super special on your ultra romantic getaway, visit a Michelin-starred restaurant. Many hotels offer Thai cooking classes. This is a great way to spend meaningful time together and learn how to make your favourite dishes for yourself.

Extend your loved-up holiday and tick multiple destinations across Thailand off your bucket list with a tailor-made Multi-Centre adventure.

We hope we’ve helped you discover the best destination for couples. Book online or call Destination2 to create your dream romantic holiday itinerary.