If you’d like to spend a portion of the coming year in a luxury resort, or some other, equally beautiful and inspiring setting, then it’s worth thinking about potential destinations straight away
There are countless high-quality parts of the world to consider. Here, we’ll take a look at five of the best.
Sailing in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean Sea is arguably the world’s best when it comes to sailing. There’s an extremely mature tourist infrastructure that caters to the tastes of Westerners. You’ll have the freedom to visit hundreds of separate islands in a single trip, while sampling cultures in Croatia, Italy, Greece, France, Spain, and elsewhere. If you’re planning a tour of the region, it’s worth picking out a few choice islands ahead of time.
Incorporating a yacht charter in the Mediterranean can elevate your romantic getaway, offering unparalleled privacy and access to secluded destinations. You’ll be able to decide on your itinerary, and you’ll have the flexibility you need to linger a little longer in the ports you like and depart early from the ones that you don’t.
The Maldives: Tropical Paradise
The Maldives offers a different kind of cruising experience. There are countless tropical islands to explore, each of which offers cystal-clear, blue water, long stretches of white sand, and more. There are picturesque villas, too, many of which sit directly on top of the water, on stilts. The region is particularly popular with honeymooning couples, who might enjoy a private dinner on a secluded beach, a spa treatment, and a diving adventure in a nearby coral reef.
Paris, France: The City of Love
Of course, when it comes to romance, Paris might be considered the default option. You’ll pay a premium if you’re going to stay in the best hotels, and visit the best restaurants – but the landmarks offered by the city, the cuisine, and the river Seine, often justify the price.
Many of the city’s best features can be sampled for a relatively small sum, too – be sure, while you’re in town, to track down a bakery for an early-morning Jambon Beurre.
Hawaii, USA: Island Bliss
Some of the world’s most beautiful islands and tropical retreats are to be found overseas. But that doesn’t mean vacationing outside of the United States. In Hawaii, you’ll find an entirely different kind of landscape and culture – but everything will still feel suitably familiar.
You might go hiking in the day, or whale watching, before retiring for a romantic dinner in full view of the Pacific. For couples, the islands of Maui and Kauai are particularly worthwhile. The former is suited for adventure-seekers, while the latter is great for those looking for a more sedate pace.
Amalfi Coast, Italy: Coastal Charm
Few vacation destinations in Italy are quite as inspiring as the Amalfi Coast. Just a short drive south of Naples, it’s a favored haunt of Hollywood celebrities, international athletes, and Silicon Valley billionaires. You can enjoy the pastel-shaded villages, hike along the Path of the Gods, and enjoy the most authentic Italian cuisine.
