Nothing spells romance like the untouched beauty of Asia. But this can often become counterintuitive, as the plethora of romantic destinations in the continent makes it a pickle to pick a decisive getaway.
In our experience, a good way to plan a vacation without getting into a guessing game with your partner is to narrow down the type of experience that excites you. Here, we’ve listed the most romantic getaways in Asia tailored to the type of vacation you prefer:
1. For unspoken luxury, visit the Maldives
Think lapping waters, endless horizons, and barefoot luxury to sate your senses. In Maldives, a host of over-water villas offer the best island hospitality. Hotels mean entire private islands here, transfers mean seaplane rides, and meals mean floating breakfasts of fresh indulgences.
Stay at: Four Seasons Resort Maldives Kuda Huraa & enjoy exclusive partner benefits
2. To turn back time, visit Luang Prabang in Laos
Buddhist architecture marries French-Lao accents at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang. With the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers flanking the mainland and night markets and boutique villas dotting the streets, there’s ample beauty to keep you mesmerized. You can also catch a few intimate moments at Rosewood Luang Prabang, where the team will set you a candlelit dinner by a waterfall.
Stay at: Rosewood Luang Prabang & enjoy exclusive partner benefits
3. To reconnect in stillness, visit Pemako in Bhutan
The Land of Happiness is also the land of meditative beauty, with verdant passes and deep-seated valleys stealing your breath away. In Punakha, for instance, the dramatic Gasa mountains are enjoyed over fireside sundowners while the Punakha Dzong offers a tell to the past, which makes it one of the most romantic getaways in Asia.
Stay at: Pemako Punakha & enjoy exclusive partner benefits
4. For a wild adventure, visit Kampong Seila in Cambodia
The perfect frame for your love story: dense forest canopies and dominating cliffs with bird calls and gushing rapids as the soundtrack. In Cambodia, deep jungle treks will get you holding hands, while poaching-control bikes will have you clutching to each other’s backs on a mission to preserve the wild.
Stay at: Shinta Mani Wild & enjoy exclusive partner benefits
5. For a ski break, visit Niseko in Japan
Hokkaido is home to one of Japan’s best ski resorts. Here, days are spent skiing through the white wonderland and evenings are for soaking up in steaming natural onsens. There are over 2,000 acres of ski slopes and untouched landscapes across the Niseko United ski area – ample for you and your loved one to feel happily lost in paradise. And if you’re up late into the night, how about a Japanese soak in your hot tub with a view?
Stay at: Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve & enjoy exclusive partner benefits
6. For an island initiation, visit Borneo in Malaysia
This quaint Malaysian island reveals by-the-water life with surprises. Bond over a sense of discovery as you traverse the underground caves of Gunung Mulu National Park. This is also where you can forge a relationship with the wild: places like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre offer a chance to help rescue and rehabilitate wild orangutans, while the Sun Bear Sanctuary works with the eponymous bears.
Stay at: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu & enjoy exclusive partner benefits
7. For a quiet rendezvous, visit Java in Indonesia
The world’s largest Buddhist temple, the Borobudur temple, sits on the quiet island of Java in Indonesia. Right opposite the ancient structure, Amanjiwo has become an adjacent landmark in itself and one of the most romantic getaways in Asia. Take a train ride through the island, trigger your senses at Java coffee plantations, and rejuvenate in the midst of nature at one of the most underrated yet romantic destinations in Asia.
Stay at: Amanjiwo Borobudur & enjoy exclusive partner benefits
8. For an old-world sojourn, visit Haputale in Sri Lanka
Discover what it feels like to enjoy modern luxuries in a centuries-old tea planter’s bungalow, now converted into a boutique property with seven rooms. The interiors of Thotalagala feature sensuous colours, elegant chandeliers, and colonial furniture. But there’s ample to take you outdoors as well, from plantation walks to tea setups for two overlooking the misty valleys of Tea Country.
Stay at: Thotalagala, Sri Lanka & enjoy exclusive partner benefits
If any of these romantic getaways in Asia caught your eye and you’d like more information, contact us, and let’s start planning your holiday.
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