{"id":4127,"date":"2017-10-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-28T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=4127"},"modified":"2020-04-02T05:34:30","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:34:30","slug":"seven-romantic-getaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/couples\/tips\/seven-romantic-getaways\/","title":{"rendered":"Kisspiration: 7 romantic getaways you need in your (love) life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re new lovebirds or old flames, every couple needs (and deserves!) some special \u2018us\u2019 time. Make it happen with one of these romantic getaway ideas.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>THE ISLAND ESCAPE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Shimmering white sand, sparkling turquoise water, sneaky midday cocktails \u2013 yeah, we\u2019re feeling the love already. Tropical islands feel like they\u2019re made for lurve, so why not share one with your special someone? Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Bali-Hotels.d602651.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Bali<\/a> for a quickie (trip, that is), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Ko-Phi-Phi-Hotels.d9409.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Ko Phi Phi<\/a> for laidback island hopping, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Bora-Bora.d602861.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Bora Bora<\/a> if you\u2019re feeling seriously indulgent. We love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Bora-Bora-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Bora-Bora.h450698.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Le Meridien Bora Bora<\/a> for its private beach (fancy!) and overwater bungalows with glass floors (because there\u2019s no getting tired of that gorgeous water).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/b72025cd98bae1d11c70adbc3aa0b185.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>THE NATURAL LOVE NEST<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you and bae (yep, I\u2019m saying it. No, I will not apologise) need some quality time together, away from the distractions of overflowing inboxes and beeping phone notifications. And if that \u201csometimes\u201d is now, you need an unplugged couple\u2019s getaway, stat! Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Byron-Bay-Hotels.d6138873.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Byron Bay<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Blue-Mountains-Hotels.d6035338.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Blue Mountains<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Gold-Coast-Hinterland-Queensland-Hotels.0-n6130955-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Gold Coast Hinterland<\/a> for gorgeous scenery, charming B&amp;Bs, and heaps of outdoor activities. Pro tip: If you really need help unplugging, opt for a deal that <strong>doesn\u2019t<\/strong> include free Wi-Fi\u2026 but only if you think you can handle it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/d4203672990372e32ee05626bc0cc5e6.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>THE GOURMET GETAWAY<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner\u2019s three great loves are food, wine, and each other (possibly in that order), a foodie couple\u2019s getaway is a no-brainer. So it\u2019s a good thing we\u2019ve got a degustation\u2019s worth of delicious destinations right here in Oz. Head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Hunter-Valley-Hotels.d6034269.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Hunter Valley<\/a> for a gourmet escape just two hours from the beach (two holidays for the price of one), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Yarra-Valley-Hotels.d6051898.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Yarra Valley<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/things-to-do\/yarra-valley-hot-air-ballooning-with-champagne-breakfast.a190669.activity-details?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">sunrise hot air balloon rides, complete with champagne breakfast<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Barossa-Valley-Hotels.d55249.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Barossa<\/a> for hardcore wine appreciation and some of the world\u2019s best Shiraz.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/518b23b33de1df9c5266113f6ff43407.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>THE LUXURY LOVE FEST<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Champagne room service. In-room massages. Accommodation so glam you\u2019ll <strong>never<\/strong> want to leave. Oz is home to some seriously decadent stays, so take your pick from any of your fave destinations. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Sydney-Hotels-QT-Sydney.h5094788.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">QT Sydney<\/a> for funky \u201830s Hollywood vibes and an awesome on-site spa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Langham.h2112.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">The Langham in Melbourne<\/a> for old-world charm and a lobby that\u2019ll make you feel like royalty, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/East-Coast-Tasmania-Hotels-Avalon-Coastal-Retreat.h8125737.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Avalon Coastal Retreat<\/a> on the East Coast of Tassie for magic views and your own private beach.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/3a0566e51950a4d64d5413a6eb6649ab.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>THE MOVIE MOMENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Everyone\u2019s got a favourite smoochy movie moment (even if we don\u2019t admit it). But you know what that scene is missing? You and your sweetie! So it\u2019s up to you to recreate it, possibly with a better ending. Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Morocco.d122.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Morocco<\/a> to rewrite <em>Casablanca<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Seattle-Hotels.d178307.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Seattle<\/a> for <em>Sleepless in Seattle<\/em>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Paris-Hotels.d179898.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Paris<\/a> for <em>Midnight in Paris<\/em>\u2026 or <em>Amelie<\/em>\u2026 or <em>An American in Paris<\/em>\u2026 or <em>Moulin Rouge<\/em>\u2026 or <em>Last Tango in Paris<\/em>\u2026 or <em>The Phantom of the Opera<\/em>\u2026 or <em>The Devil Wears Prada<\/em>&#8230; or pretty much any other \u2018romantic\u2019 movie you can think of. What can we say? Paris knows\u00a0love!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/c377ac38d30636c64bd137745b5c8f32.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pro tip: The views from the Eiffel Tower are gorgeous and definitely worth the effort, but the ticket and admission queues can be crazy (sometimes two hours or more in July and August). Book tickets online to skip the first line, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/things-to-do\/eiffel-tower-tour-with-skip-the-line-admission-summit-access.a383180.activity-details?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">join a tour<\/a> to skip both.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>THE RELAXED ROMANCE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to feel the love when you\u2019ve got a knot in your back that\u2019s the size of your to-do list. But a spa weekend with your sweetie will help you ditch the stress and remind you why you\u2019re the world\u2019s best couple (hint: It\u2019s \u2018cause you\u2019re both awesome).\u00a0 Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Daylesford-Hotels.d55520.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Daylesford<\/a> for natural mineral springs or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Queenstown-Hotels.d180018.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Queenstown<\/a> if you like your spa breaks with a side of bungee jumping (who doesn\u2019t?). For a really dirty weekend, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Rotorua-Hotels.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Rotorua<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/things-to-do\/private-hells-gate-mud-bath-package.a372934.activity-details?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Hells Gate\u2019s steaming, bubbling mud pools<\/a>. The mineral-rich mud will open your pores and smooth your skin, leaving you feeling clean and refreshed (after you\u2019ve had a quick shower). But mostly it\u2019s just a great excuse to rub slime on your partner \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/d28620c9485baaf05d645d91247a063a.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>THE ADVENTUROUS AMORE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hey, romance isn\u2019t all chocolates and flowers. Add a little excitement (and <strong>a lot<\/strong> of memories) to your relationship with an adventure holiday. Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Alaska.d203.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Alaska<\/a> to ride on a dog sled (heads up \u2013 they\u2019re fast), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Siem-Reap-Hotels.d2975.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Siem Reap<\/a> to explore the Temples of Angkor, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Uluru-Kata-Tjuta-National-Park-Hotels.d6052541.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG\">Uluru<\/a> to see Australia\u2019s most incredible sunrises and sunsets. Compare your bucket lists to pick a destination, or, if you\u2019re really brave, take turns planning trips and keep the destination a secret until you get to the airport (\u2018though you should probably give your partner some hints on what to pack, unless you want to see them snorkel in ski gear).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/778d84ff2ad72cf2f3ac9e33e2fe684f.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But, really, when you\u2019re with your special someone, the destination doesn\u2019t matter. \u2018Cause love is the greatest adventure of all\u2026<\/p>\n<a class='vw-button vw-button--primary  vw-button--full-width' href='https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG.generic&#038;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_content=all&#038;utm_campaign=OCT17-SEVEN-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-BLOG' target='_self'><i class=\"vw-icon icon-entypo-suitcase\"><\/i> Book your next romantic getaway <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re new lovebirds or old flames, every couple needs (and deserves!) some special \u2018us\u2019 time. Make it happen with one of these romantic getaway ideas. THE ISLAND ESCAPE Shimmering white sand, sparkling turquoise water, sneaky midday cocktails \u2013 yeah, we\u2019re feeling the love already. Tropical islands feel like they\u2019re made for lurve, so why &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4130,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[755,80],"tags":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4127"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4127"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4127\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4246,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4127\/revisions\/4246"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}