Romantic getaways of the world
A Reuters report says that New Zealand’s Lake Wanaka has been listed alongside St Lucia and Italy’s Cinque Terre as one of the world’s most romantic destinations.
This list was published in Life’s Dream Destinations: 100 of the World’s Best Vacations and is not endorsed by Reuters.
At an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,250 feet), Wildflower Hall is a 45-minute drive through forested hills from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The spa resort is a serene getaway that was once the estate of Lord Kitchener.
In the delta of the Rhone river, Mediterranean beaches glow white along a warm sea, medieval walled cities, cathedrals and dreamy pink flamingos. See the famous white ponies of Camargue.
3. Kyoto, Japan
With its 2,000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, and palaces, gardens and architecture intact, it is one of the best preserved cities in Japan. A boat tour into the Hozu river through a wooded valley or a trip on the aptly named Sagano Romantic Train is a delight.
Along 18 kms of sheer rocky coastline in northern Italy, terraced hills and vineyards, five little villages are built into the rocks between the beach and the hills. You can hike, swim, drink red wine, and watch blazing Mediterranean sunsets.
Canada’s fabled city of romance is bright and full of energy, fascinating by day and festive at night. It also boasts the magnificient Notre-Dame Basilica and sumptuous accommodations.
Cobble stone lanes, small shops selling chocolates, pastries and antiques and a daily flea market with all pathways leading to the large courtyard of the Grand Place, a splendid open air plaza. This is a city of delights tucked away at every corner.
A volcanic island with mountains rising to nearly 3,000 feet, and in the interiors there are lush rain forests accented by wild orchids, where parrots and birds of paradise thrive. The beaches are shaded by large palm trees.
Getting there is half the fun with Napa about an hour’s drive from San Francisco. The Napa Valley is renowned for its wines which are matched by the reputation of its restaurants. The valley is beautiful all year and the wine is always delicious.
9. The Inn at Little Washington
About 67 miles west of Washington D.C., nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley, is a tiny village that was the first place to be named for George Washington. Relax, renew, have a cocktail and a top class meal.
Nearly 1,000 feet above the sea level, in the center of New Zealand’s gorgeous South Island, lies this 27-mile long lake. The lakeside town, a charming place to stay, also goes by the name Wanaka with sheep farms dotting the surrounding countryside.
A Report by The Mole from Reuters
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