A Bucket List of Destinations to Visit with Your Partner
Quality time is one of the five love languages. This is expressed by showing your partner how much you love and appreciate them, basically focused on the time you spend together.
That said, bonding and connecting with your partner is the best way to spend quality time with them.
For long-time partners or married couples, it’s easy to fall into a rut when you don’t spend quality time together. Everything becomes routine and you no longer get excited about seeing each other.
Over time, the spark starts to disappear. And if left unchecked, your love for each other may also start to fade.
Making a travel bucket list is an excellent way to keep things exciting in your relationship while at the same time challenging yourselves to try new things.
To get started, here is a list of destinations from around the world that are known for being famous romantic getaways for couples.
With this, not only will you be creating more wonderful memories, but you’ll also be rekindling the flame in your relationship.
1. Gondola Rides in Venice, Italy
Venice is one of the world’s most romantic cities and one of Italy’s prettiest. In addition, popular media and movies often portray the city as the ultimate romantic getaway destination, which couldn’t be further from the truth.
Venice has hundreds of tiny canals connected by a network of tiny bridges, giving the city its charming and unique atmosphere.
Though the overall atmosphere of the city is charming, there’s one particular activity that you should include on your bucket list: going on a gondola ride.
Gondola rides are common in Venice, where tourists go around the city’s canals, with a trained gondolier who will even sing for them!
2. Explore the Canals of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is an underrated romantic city. There’s so much to see and do, one of which is exploring the flower-filled canals and getting lost in the magical atmosphere of its narrow streets.
You can go on a cruise by renting a paddle boat and traverse the city’s famous canal belt. Whether you want to have a guide with you is up to you!
Other than that, make sure to drop by the famous Grachtenhuis, a spectacular museum where you can learn about the history of the canal ring. Another museum you can visit is the Woonbootmuseum.
3. Snorkeling in the Gili Islands
The Gili Islands is famous for its three small islands that are found off the coast of Lombok near Bali. It features jaw-dropping white-sand beaches, dazzling turquoise waters, and diverse marine life. Because of the island’s rich marine life, Gili is a perfect spot to go snorkeling.
But you don’t have to confine yourself to one island. Because it’s composed of three islands, you can find one that suits your taste.
Young and want to party? Head on to Gili Trawangan, the most developed and prominent among the three islands.
Looking for a more secluded and romantic spot? Gili Meno is the best choice, the most peaceful island among the three.
How about somewhere in between? Gili Air is for you.
4. Get Lost in Bali
Bali is another popular tourist destination in Indonesia because it offers lush green jungles, wide stretch beaches, and breathtaking waterfalls.
During your visit, you might lose yourself in places like Seminyak or Ubud because of their incredible beauty and wonder.
Ubud is Bali’s cultural capital. You can find numerous local temples, museums, and art galleries.
Meanwhile, Seminyak is a more elegant and luxurious area of Bali with world-class restaurants, beach clubs, and resorts, making it the best place to go if you and your partner are looking for something exciting.
In the end, Bali is a great destination where you can immerse yourself in the island’s natural beauty together with your partner.
5. Touring the Safari in Africa
You can escape the city’s hustle and bustle by visiting an African Safari. It gives you a complete change in scenery, allowing you to encounter different ways of life.
You’ll also see Africa’s wild animals while they sleep and roam freely in their habitat.
If you’re looking for something thrilling, you can try to track wildlife on foot or look for nocturnal animals in 4x4 safari vehicles.
Most African wildlife safaris offer game viewing, sightseeing, accommodation, and meals, allowing you to avoid unexpected costs that often add up on holidays.
6. Tulip Fields in the Netherlands
Every year from late March to early May, the tulip fields transform vast parts of the Netherlands into a colorful sight. The country’s soil in the polders is continuously drained, making it the perfect growing condition for tulip bulbs — which grow well in well-drained but moist soil.
Most tulip fields are located in Noordoostpolder in the province of Flevoland. You can also visit the Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower exhibition. It’s famous for its vast tulip fields, and it’s a 15-minute drive away from Leiden, and 30 minutes from Amsterdam.
FloraHolland is also the world’s biggest flower auction in Aalsmeer, which is 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam.
7. Japan Cherry Blossoms
Every year in late March and early April, the sakura trees tend to be in full bloom for only fourteen days. And when they bloom, they do so in full radiance. For the locals, these short-lived days mark the celebration of life and beauty.
In addition, sakura-flavored products pop up everywhere and in everything but for a limited time. During this season, locals sell everything from sakura-flavored ice cream to chocolate products.
You’ll also find cherry blossom-inspired souvenirs. One section of Disneyland in Japan offers items featuring cherry blossoms. Starbucks Japan has items such as glasses, water bottles, mugs, or tumblers, which sell out quickly.
So if you’re looking for a unique souvenir and memory, visit Japan during this time!
Traveling Is a Great Way to Spend Quality Time with Your Partner
Finding ways to connect as a couple is crucial. There’s no helpful way to bring each other closer than by making new memories.
One way to do that is by making a travel bucket list.
This can help you ensure that you don’t neglect your relationship despite your different interests and hobbies. It might also inspire you to make other bucket lists, giving you something to look forward to in the long run.
