Romantic getaways are a very personal choice; from a weekend in a country B&B to
a month of 6 Star luxuries in an exotic tropical spa, everyone’s idea of a romantic
getaway is different. But often there are a few points in common: privacy, seclusion,
chocolate, roses and bubbly. Sometimes well-planned, often spontaneous, a romantic
getaway can soup up a relationship like nothing else, because, after all, there
is nothing more romantic than sharing new experiences and discovering new places
with the one you love.
Couples Only (No Kids) Holidays
If there’s too much noise and stress at home, lock Mum’s taxi in the garage, ship
the ankle biters over to Nan and Pop, and take off on a romantic couples-only
break. Kid-free holiday venues are sprouting all over the world, providing couples
a romantic alternative to the daily domestic routine. The range is enormous, from
tropical spas focusing on wellness, to gourmet food and wine experiences in mountain
retreats; your Travel Counsellor has information on all the latest no-kids holiday
destinations, so give them a call to book your romantic getaway.
Weddings, Honeymoons, Babymoons & Vow Renewals
The ultimate expression of love and devotion, the destination wedding is becoming
increasingly popular. Instead of the hassles of self-organisation when you’re busily
making plans for your future together, your Travel Counsellor can arrange a full
wedding package in any number of the world’s most romantic settings, and then extend
your celebrations into a blissfully romantic honeymoon. Travel Counsellors are honeymoon
specialists and should be your first call when planning for your special day.
For parents-to-be, the latest must-do is a babymoon, one last relaxing and romantic
vacation before the bundle of joy arrives. Luxury getaways offering soothing and
calming massages and de-stress treatments are the favoured destination for babymooners.
For the happily married lovers, vow renewal ceremonies and celebrations in family-friendly
resorts are just another way romance can be expressed.
Fun Romance facts
In China, the bride wears red.
The samba was first performed at the Rio Carnival in 1917.
Chanel No 5 with its principal ingredients of May Rose, Jasmine and Musk, the best
selling perfume in the world, is made at Grasse in Provence.
Magnificent Malaysia
Tuesday 18th May 2004
Travel Counsellor: Sandrien de Wit
A friend and I left to Malaysia for a self organised round trip. After arrival in Kuala Lumpur, the first thing we did was hire a car and get out of there! Not because we think it is bad place but we wanted to spent our last couple of days here and do some shopping.
We were on the way to the Cameron Highlands to see the tea leaf plantation whre you can see lots of people with straw hats and big cane baskets harvesting the tea leaves. This made me realise we were in Asia indeed. We visited a tea making factory where you can get a guided tour and there is a shop where you can buy all sorts of tea. We stocked up here and left to go to the island of Penang.
We as tourists went to the beach and were laying there in our bikinis but that was not the best idea. The local boys came up for a closer look and we did not feel that comfortable anymore. They must not see woman dressed with such little clothes on very often. So we got up and left. That night we had a lovely meal, very cheap. It... view full story
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