The world’s most romantic journeys to book now
Where to go, where to stay and why you’ll never forget these life-affirming trips. Not just for couples, they’re for anyone with a sense of adventure and a belief in the power of travel to take your breath away. Read on to discover the world’s most romantic journeys.
Europe: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train
The world’s most romantic train journey
There are trains - and then there is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a moving love letter to the golden-age of rail travel. Walnut-panelled carriages, Lalique glass panels, elegant candlelit dinners and white-glove service create a world onboard where time stands still. Escape to your own magnificently restored 1920s cabin where you’ll sleep surrounded by plush furnishings, fresh linens and handcrafted furniture. Wake up to breakfast in bed with views of the Alps, ending your journey of a lifetime in Venice. It doesn’t get much more romantic than this.
Why it’s unforgettable:
Iconic Art Deco glamour
A journey through living history
Slow travel at its most seductive
Dressing for elegant black tie dinners
Cinematic evenings that feel like another world
Asia: A beach stay in The Maldives
Rediscover romance in this Indian Ocean idyll
It’s hard not to feel romantic in The Maldives. The endless horizon, deserted powder-white coral beaches and inviting Indian Ocean draws you in and gives you a sunny, seductive hug. At Soneva Jani, villas float above a glass-clear lagoon, each with a private pool, there’s retractable roofs for stargazing and slides that slip directly into the sea. Time slows down here, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and the unmatched beauty of The Maldives. And it’s not just for couples; I’ve travelled solo to The Maldives and embraced the solitude with long, lazy days alone on my own desert island.
Why it’s unforgettable:
Iconic overwater villas with infinity pools
Castaway sandbank picnics on deserted islands
Stargazing from the comfort of your bed
Candlelit dinners with toes in the sand
Waters rich with marine life
Africa: Okavango Delta Safari, Botswana
Where all your Out of Africa dreams come true
In Botswana’s Okavango Delta, romance unfolds slowly but purposefully - drift through reed-filled waterways by mokoro canoe, watch elephants in the wild and dine underneath star-filled skies. Set within one of Africa’s most extraordinary ecosystems, Wilderness Mombo Camp is a luxury safari camp that sits on wildlife-rich Chief’s Island. Offering some of the best game viewing on Earth, guests can learn more about Mombo’s conservation and sustainability efforts, feast on food that celebrates indigenous heritage ingredients, take a helicopter safari and relax in elevated suites with private plunge pools overlooking endless plains.
Why it’s unforgettable:
Access to some of the best game viewing on earth
Candlelit bush dinners under African skies
Helicopter flights over the Delta at golden hour
Wildlife viewing directly from your suite
Nine tented suites in perfect isolation
South America: A Patagonian road trip
Raw romance in the wilderness
Spanning southern Chile and Argentina, a road trip through Patagonia is one of the world’s most romantic journeys, perfect for lovers of slow travel. Allow at least two weeks to experience the glacier-blue lakes of Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park and the jagged granite towers of Chile’s other worldly Torres del Paine. Set within the Park, Explora is Patagonia’s most iconic luxury lodge. Its striking design is meticulously integrated into the landscape, surrounded by golden grasslands, ancient forests and glaciers. With over 40 guided Explorations included as part of your all-inclusive stay this is the ultimate bucket-list trip. No schedules, no rush, just the freedom to roam this life-changing place.
Why it’s unforgettable:
Hiking one of the most iconic sections of the W route
Horseback riding across open steppe on rare breed Patagonian horses
Guides with a deep connection to this extraordinary landscape
Trips to the Grey Glacier, part of the Southern Ice Fields - the third largest water reserve on the planet
A chance to observe pumas in their natural habitat
North America: Montana & Big Sky
Live out your cowboy fantasies beneath endless skies
In Montana’s Big Sky you’ll discover alpine landscapes and skies so big they’ll take your breath away. Here you’ll find space, solitude, stillness and reconnection. Whether visiting in winter or summer when everything is bathed in a golden light, Montana invites you to breathe deeper, move slower and get back to nature. Set beside Lone Mountain and surrounded by pristine wilderness, One&Only Moonlight Basin is North America’s newest ultra-luxury alpine retreat. Private cabins, roaring fires, endless forest views and expansive suites create a feeling of secluded elegance.
Why it’s unforgettable:
Horse riding through wildflower meadows and mountain trails
Couples’ spa rituals inspired by nature and alpine botanicals
Sunset gondola rides over Lone Mountain
Fireside dining with locally sourced cuisine
Ski touring with Big Sky natives