National Couples Day on August 18 celebrates love with opportunities for couples to rejuvenate and reconnect through travel. Booking.com reveals that 54% of global travellers plan leisure trips with their partners in 2024, with 35% focusing on food experiences. Offering over 29 million listings across 175,000 destinations, Booking.com suggests five stays with unique dining options, from dining in the African wilderness to enjoying a meal in a lush rainforest, catering to couples seeking memorable getaways.
La Bastide De Moustiers - Hôtel et Restaurant - Teritoria, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France
La Bastide De Moustiers, a restored 17th-century country house in Provence's Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, is close to the Verdon Gorges and Sainte-Croix Lake. Owned by a renowned French chef, its restaurant offers seasonal Provençal cuisine using produce from the hotel’s garden or local market. Guests can enjoy meals on the terrace surrounded by olive trees and lavender, or dine in themed lounges, including a romantic lounge with a single table. The picturesque village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, with its charming squares and winding streets, is perfect for romantic strolls.
Suryagarh Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, India
Located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Suryagarh Jaisalmer is a luxurious hotel designed like a fort, with intricate stone carvings and scenic courtyards overlooking the Thar Desert. The property offers unique dining experiences such as dinner on the dunes, oasis picnics, and intimate candlelit dinners using locally sourced ingredients. After dining, couples can explore Jaisalmer, renowned for its sandstone architecture and the UNESCO-listed Jaisalmer Fort. Visitors can enjoy camel safaris and overnight stays under the stars for an unforgettable experience.
Geiger's Camp in Timbavati Game Reserve by NEWMARK, Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa
Perched on a ridge in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, on Kruger National Park's western edge, Geiger's Camp offers panoramic views of Nhlaralumi River. Meals including brunch, high tea, and dinner are served outdoors amidst African wilderness sounds or in the cozy lounge. Guests can unwind by the infinity pool on the main deck and enjoy two daily game drives exploring Greater Kruger's wildlife. Highly recommended for relaxation and wildlife by Booking.com travellers, Timbavati Game Reserve showcases stunning landscapes and the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo.
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El Silencio Lodge & Spa Costa Rica, Toro Amarillo, Costa Rica
Located in Alajuela province, Toro Amarillo is renowned for lush rainforests and the towering Catarata del Toro waterfall, nestled in a volcanic crater. El Silencio Lodge & Spa Costa Rica sits on a mountainside in the Central Volcanic Valley, boasting 500 acres of private tropical forest reserve. With a private vegetable garden providing fresh organic ingredients, the lodge serves delicious local dishes in a serene, picturesque setting. San José, Costa Rica's capital, is a 2-hour drive away, offering cultural and natural attractions like the National Theatre and La Sabana Metropolitan Park, ideal for day trips and sightseeing adventures.
Shutters On The Beach, Santa Monica, United States
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Shutters On the Beach is a beachfront property just a few steps away from Santa Monica Beach and with the iconic Venice Beach around the corner. Offering a blend of casual elegance with coastal charm and romance, the hotel’s signature restaurant offers a dining experience that focuses on farm-to-table ingredients. Couples can spend some quality time together and share a meal in a romantic coastal setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean and hearing the soothing sound of waves. The property is just a short walk from the iconic Santa Monica Pier, a popular spot for romantic dates and home to an amusement park with a Ferris wheel, where couples can enjoy the sunset over the ocean.