When you want to get away from it all, set your course for
these romantic islands, as chosen by Quick Travel Trip.
Bora-Bora
seduces couples with visions of over water bungalows above a turquoise lagoon.
But that’s not all: the island offers coral reefs and, should you need backup,
the St. Regis romance concierge (duties have included spelling “Marry Me” in
coconut husks on the beach).
The Tahitian island has certainly captured the hearts of
Quick Travel Trip, who voted Bora-Bora the No. 1 Island for romance, a new
category in this year’s World’s Best Awards survey. Spin the globe, and you’re
bound to land by one of the top romantic islands. From the Mediterranean to the
Indian Ocean, they share the powerful ingredient of fantasy. There’s nothing
like escaping to an island with your loved one to bring out starry eyes in the
most jaded traveler.
Consider the Hawaiian island of Kauai, whose dramatic
scenery—primeval rainforest, photo-ready waterfalls—has enough film credits to
rival those of an A-list actor, including The Descendants, Avatar, and the
steamy noir Body Heat.
“People see an island on screen, and they want that
fantasy,” says World view Travel’s, citing the influence of movies and books on
romantic getaways. Celebrities also raise an island’s profile, as is true of
St. Bart’s, a white-sand favorite in the French West Indies, a Caribbean island
chain where Mick Jagger owns a villa.
And the secret is out about the more accessible Puerto Rican
island of Vieques, with a significant National Wildlife refuge—protecting sea
turtles, lagoons, and mangroves—and a dreamy bioluminescent bay. The eco
mind-set carries through at the intimate Hix Island House, which recently
opened its solar-powered six-room Casa Solaris.
Even couples who get antsy after an hour at the beach or
recoil from outdoor adventures can find plenty of diversions on islands, where
there are extraordinary wines to taste and archaeological sites to explore. As
ever with romance, a little mystery goes a long way.
Discover the getaway escape that’s right for you two
castaways among these top islands for romance.
More Info: Quick Travel Trip
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