Planning a romantic getaway with your significant other? You’ll find something to make you swoon in each of these diverse destinations, whether you want sea, sand and sunsets or luxury experiences in the city. Find your favourite and start putting together an adventure that’s guaranteed to make sparks fly.
1. Tropical adventure in Tenerife
Positioned off the northwest coast of Africa, Tenerife and the other Canary Islands offer tropical climates just a short hop from Europe. Warm temperatures and sunshine run from spring well into October, making them fantastic beach holiday destinations for much of the year, and during the mild winters you have a good chance of spotting whales roaming offshore.
For 2025 holidays at great prices, look at all-inclusive Tenerife beach retreats where the cost of your food and activities is built in. All you have to worry about is how to spend your days – hand in hand strolling the sand or doing water sports out at sea? Whatever you do, make sure you take a trip to Teide National Park – Spain’s highest peak – for incredible walking and stargazing experiences.
2. Desert luxury in Dubai
Looking for a holiday with a bit of glamour? Dazzling Dubai will fit the bill. In this city, bigger definitely means better and this is evident in the towering skyscrapers which include the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. Magnificent multistorey hotels line the artificial beach offering rooms and facilities that are among the most spectacular in the world.
It’s not all uber-luxe shopping and glitzy hotels in Dubai, however. The city is surrounded by desert, and there you’ll find unique high-end experiences such as Bedouin-style glamping and camel rides and adrenaline-inducing jeep-riding in the dunes.
3. The mysteries of Marrakesh
Experience enchanting Marrakesh, a former imperial city of Morocco. The medieval walled medina is a maze of alleyways and markets with a 12th-century Moorish mosque echoing enigmatic prayers at auspicious times of day. The heat, heady scent of spices and beautiful sounds combine to create an alluring atmosphere that’s sure to reignite your romance.
Spend your evenings watching sunsets from a rooftop bar then descending into the medina to sample traditional dishes cooked over the fire. If you’re enjoying an extended stay, take a trip into the Agafay rock desert or spend a day doing couples’ treatments at an authentic hammam.
4. Colour and cuisine in Barcelona
For a more modern city experience that will ignite some passion, put Barcelona at the top of your bucket list. There’s dancing in the streets of this Spanish city after darkness falls, and you can watch live musicians play as you dine on delicious tapas and ruby-red sangria.
During the day, you can hit the beach and wander the streets to marvel at the works of Antoni Gaudi, some of the most inspirational structures in the world. The Basíllica de la Sagrada Família is due to be completed next year, over 140 years after construction began.
