January 2012
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237. Kihei on Maui, Hawaii
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The strip of beach has an incredible view of the sunsets, each night just as beautiful as the one before. People surf and paddle board until the sun dips below the horizon as tourists gather along the surf to watch. All I really remember is the silence that was interrupted the odd time by the crashing waves. If you’re lucky, it’s...
call for submissions
Hey! Have you guys been anywhere romantic, breath-taking, stunning… lately? Submissions are the best part of this blog, we’d love to hear yours.
Send us a nice little description (a couple sentences at least) and if you have pictures send those too (it’s ok if you don’t). Submit here: http://romanticplaces.tumblr.com/submit
*** don’t worry about repeating a site...
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236. Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe
What is more romantic then witnessing one of the natural wonders of the world with your loved one? The falls are stunning… the force of the water, the spray, the thunderous sound, the rainbows… Apparently they are more beautiful from the Zimbabwe side but you really should check the political situation we went from the Zambia side. You will find guides offering to take you to the...
December 2011
1 post
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Ubud Hanging Gardens Resort, Bali
November 2011
1 post
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235. San Antonio, Texas Riverwalk
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I went there about 3 years ago and it will alway be ingrained in my memory. They have a very historic riverwalk that’s so beautiful pictures don’t do it justice. I went there during the week of Halloween and got to experience the rich Spanish culture there because people celebrate the day of the dead there as well. You should look up...
October 2011
2 posts
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234. Providencia Island, Colombia
(submission)
This is about as classic island as it comes. Tucked away in the Caribbean this island has a history of pirates and buried treasure. Romance comes easy here amongst the white sandy beaches and clear turquoise water. There are horse to ride and a fantastic underwater world to explore (there are reefs and diving here), scuba, snorkeling or kayaking are made for this place.. Or you...
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233. Mostar, Bosnia
Mostar is a picturesque town nestled along the Neretva river. It is a place of beautiful old architecture and winding roads. It is the perfect spot to wander the day away with your loved one taking in this ‘other-worldly’ place, stopping at a sidewalk cafe for a snack and a drink. The Stari Most (Ottoman bridge pictured below) is the most popular tourist destination here but there...
September 2011
1 post
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232. Mosel Valley (Cochem to Beilstein) Germany
SUBMITTED BY: Eric M.
Mosel Valley is a river valley part of which runs through Germany. The valley is speckled with picturesque towns… Cochem and it’s upstream neighbor Beilstein, are two of the towns. Cochem is more bustling and touristy and Beilstein more quiet (without grocery stores or ATMS - at least when we were there). You can bike between the towns, they are only 7 miles...
August 2011
4 posts
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231. Heaven Lake (天池), China
Heaven Lake is a crater lake in China on the border of China and North Korea. This lake nestled amongst a stunning mountain range is visually fabulous and makes for a great romantic, active getaway. Grab your sweetie and hike the trails or go on horseback. There is overnight accommodation in canvas yurts (there were also high-end hotels in the area). It is rumored that this lake is home to the...
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230. Halifax, Canada
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Halifax is a gorgeous city on the Atlantic cost of Canada, in one of the country’s most beautiful provinces. The city abounds in culture, heritage, and good food. Even if you’re not a fan of seafood, you’ll find something to love! Halifax is a city of laidback people, cosy pubs, and historical and quaint architecture, while at the...
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229. Christmas market, Royal Mews, Stockholm...
SUBMITTED BY: Erik K.
There’s something kinda magical about the Christmas season isn’t there? Not always ‘romantic’ magical but magical nonetheless. There’s always an exception though because in the case of the Royal Mews Christmas Market in Stockholm, Christmas somehow retains it’s magic with an air of romance sprinkled in. Maybe it’s the beautiful...
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228. Seychelles
This place is more beautiful than even these pictures begin to show. What a fascinating place of island hopping, jungle hiking and bird watching. You will find world-class diving here, fabulous food and the perfect romantic setting for lazing on the beach, playing in the water and watching the sun rise and set. Seriously, does it get any more perfect than this. The beaches here are more...
July 2011
5 posts
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227. The Sweet Escape In Karimunjawa Islands,...
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Karimunjawa is an archipelago of 27 islands in the Java Sea, Indonesia, approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Jepara. The islands name means “a stone’s throw from Java” in Javanese.
Karimunjawa is well known for their white sandy beaches, magnificent coral reefs, the pilgrimage to Sunan Nyamplungan Cemetery, the customs and...
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226. Similan Islands, Thailand
Thailand has way more than it’s fair share of island paradises, it’s really unfair. Just look at the images - it’s breathtaking. Great beaches, turquoise water and some of the best SCUBA in the world. A lot of people come here exclusivly to SCUBA dive but it can be a great romantic spot for non-divers (like myself) as well. There are bungalows on at least one of the islands,...
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225. Kovachevitsa, Bulgaria
Submitted by: Silvana Hristova
Kovachevitsa is one of the national architectural legends in serene Rodopi mountains of Southern Bulgaria.
It’s a place where time stops and the spirit rejuvenates through the simple joys of the crisp air, the peaceful pace of village life and the warmth of smiling local people.
The village is the perfect escape only a couple of hours from major cities yet millennia...
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224. Lake Bled, Slovenia
Wow, this place is just breath-taking. A picturesque lake nestled within the snow-capped mountains. In the middle of this lake is an island on the island is a castle - exploring this place can make for a totally romantic day. You can hike around the lake and take a traditional wooden boat (called a Pletna) out to the island where you can explore the castle area, see lots of great views and even...
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June 2011
6 posts
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223. Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a fantastically preserved medieval town. It is filled with quaint architecture, winding alleys and cobblestone roads. This place feels so sweet and romantic. Get transported to a different time in this magical place. There are great cafes and restaurants, have a beer and some delicious baked goods and let it all sink in.
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Flowers!
Thanks for taking the time to cast your vote! Here’s the top five flowers we love, in order:
5. Daisys
4. White Roses
3. Lily
2. Tulips
1. The winner by a landslide… Red Roses. sigh.
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222. Fernando Botero Gallery: A MUST VISIT
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It is located in the beautiful colonial neighborhood “La Candelaria” (Bogotá, Colombia). We (My boyfriend and I) actually found it by accident while we walked around in one of the many and similar streets of this historical neighborhood. There are many great pieces of this world known painter and multifaceted Colombian sculptor in the gallery.
As...
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221. Kerala, India
SUBMITTED BY: Sunil
Kerala on the southwest coast of India is a unique place. This area is known for stunning, unusual scenery, backwaters, boat rides, lush foliage and Ayurvedic treatments. This place is lovely and romantic, you must see the fort kochi and surrounding areas to see the history of this place where jews, arabs, europeans all settled, this is one of the most beautiful places in...
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220. Paraty, Brazil
SUBMITTED BY: CoupleTraveling.com
In about 300 km to the west from Rio de Janeiro on the Atlantic coast there’s a real masterpiece – small colonial town Paraty. This town remained the same after its construction in the middle of the 17th century and considered by UNESCO a very important architectural monument. Now in these “toy” bright buildings you will find beautiful...
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219. Bocas Del Toro, Panama
SUBMITTED BY: Angie*
The islands of the archipelago of Bocas Del Toro, Panama are an amazing collection of small islands with exquisite beaches, where you will likely find yourself alone with your loved one.The crystal waters of the Zapatilla islands National park make these 2 palm tree fringed islands incredible! We have enjoyed escaping by ourselves on a boat to a romantic spot for snorkeling...
May 2011
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218. Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
We took the slow boat (maybe an hour and a half) from Kuala Besut and arrived at the islands. Palm fringed beaches, turquoise water… it’s beautiful and super romantic. The snorkeling here is awesome. You can also go kayaking, scuba diving, jungle trekking or just relax - read a book, eat delicious seafood, have a cocktail (but not in the muslim owned establishments - a lot of people...
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217. Ambleside, Cumbria England
This picturesque town is located in the lake district of England. It is a super romantic little spot - old, quaint buildings, stone, views of mountains and countryside and of course lake… strolling these streets is lovely, the town is filled with pubs and restaurants and shops and plenty of lodging. One of the loveliest things in this areas is the hiking through the surrounding area. How...
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Been Anywhere Romantic Lately?
Specifically anywhere in South America/Caribbean?
- Brazil?
-Chile?
-Venezuela?
-Argentina?
-Bolivia?
-Columbia?
-Peru?
etc….
-A Caribbean Island?
Submit them here: http://romanticplaces.tumblr.com/submit
(no pictures? It’s ok, what we’re really concerned with is a nice description - at least a couple sentences long - unfortunately just the name of a place does not a...
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216. Cartagena, Colombia
This city exceeded our expectations in beauty. It’s an old colonial city and UNESCO world heritage site. Wandering these beautiful streets and looking at the churches and architecture is breath taking. You can sit upon the walls of the old city and have a drink and enjoy the view below - but even more romantic is watching the sun rise/set amongst these pastel colonial buildings. Do this...
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215. Dining at a Buschenshank in Austria
What’s a buschenshank you might be asking (pronounced boo-shen-shonk)? I discovered these in Austria and they were one of the highlights of my trip. They are farms/wineries/restaurants where owners serve products grown only on their own land without having to pay any restaurant license fees. So you are eating food fresh off the farm - generally cheese, vegetables, dried meats and rich...
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214. Lofoten Norway
How does a remote destination sound for romance? Lofoten (a chain of islands in northern Norway) feels like you fell off the map. This is a magical place of stunning topography, quaint fishing villages, fjords, coastal views and fabulous seafood. This is a great place for hiking, kayaking, photography… as well as leisurely strolls and great arctic char. Lose yourself in this stunning...
April 2011
4 posts
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213. Wanaka, New Zealand
Set amongst rolling hills, a picturesque lake and a mountainous backdrop the town of Wanaka is about as breath taking as they come. I was here a long time ago (over ten years ago) so I don’t know how much it might have changed but when I visited it was lovely and quiet and laid back - especially in comparison to it’s neighboring city Queenstown. This is a place of beautiful hiking,...
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213. Zipolite, Mexico
Do you ever dream of going somewhere where you’re totally cut off from society? Somewhere where there is literally nothing except beach, ocean, hut and some places to eat? Well here’s your spot on the Pacific Coast Zipolite feels completely cut off from the world. There is literally nothing to do here besides walk on the beach, play in the ocean, eat, drink and watch the sun...
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212. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado -...
The drive to this place alone is stunning but the sand-dunes themselves… they feel like one of the most magical places on Earth. Grab your girl/guy and scramble up these huge dunes, they’re beautiful - full of patterns and shadows set within a mountainous backdrop. A sunrise/sunset in this spot is as great as you could hope for. Being wowed by natural landscapes with someone special...
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211. Marrakesh, Morocco
You can always find romance in candle lit dinners and sunsets and beaches but for me there is nothing more romantic then exploring an exotic destination with someone I love. Marrakesh is a fascinating place that’s perfect for exploring… winding alleyways, street markets filling the air with spices and grilled meat and peppermint tea - in these ancient streets you can see acrobats,...
March 2011
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*Antigua Guatemala
SUBMITTED BY: Eric N.
This place is magical, more that you can possibly imagine. A gorgeous old colonial towns set amongst smoking volcanoes. Cobblestone roads, horse drawn carriages, stunning architecture… this town has it all. I wanted to hate Antigua because it’s so touristy, and it is, but I’ve got to say somehow this town rises above it unlike virtually all other tourist...
February 2011
4 posts
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Your favorite Disney romance...
One hundred and seventy-six of you voted and here are your top 10 favorites:
10. Tangled
9. The Princess and the Frog
8. The Little Mermaid
7. Lady and the Tramp
6. Pocahontas
5. Wall E
4. Cinderella
3. Aladdin
2. Up
1. Beauty and the Beast (by a landslide!)
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210. Seoraksan National Park, South Korea
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Seoraksan National Park on the East coast of the Korean peninsula, only 2 1/2 hours away from Seoul by express bus, is a truly stunning area. If you manage to visit in the fall when the leaves are changing, it can be magical. Here, there are trails winding up through the mountains to staggering heights with panoramic views of the surrounding area,...
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209. Who doesn't love Disneyland?
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Romantic getaway, no matter what. It’s the happiest place on Earth, so how can anyone consider this unromantic? Spending time with the one person you love most at the happiest place on Earth, just makes everything so much better. Yes, there’s kids everywhere, but being in a theme park, where you grew up watching your favorite Disney movie and...
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208. Udaipur, India
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Udaipur is a lake-side city in Rajasthan, India. In a three week touristy trip to India, Udaipur was easily the most beautiful and romantic place that I stayed, and I wished I could have stayed longer than the three days I had planned.
The city feels somehow feels small and magnificently grand at the same time. In one day you can explore tiny alleyway...
January 2011
15 posts
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207. The archipelago of Loften, Norway
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The archipelago of Lofoten in Norway is north of the Arctic Circle. Yet throughout the year it has temperatures which belie its position. This is because of the largest positive temperature anomaly in the world relative to latitude. It makes Lofoten an unexpected delight – its early settlers must have thought they had stumbled across an arctic...
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206. Hsipaw, Burma
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By the looks of these pictures this probably doesn’t come off as one of the most romantic places in the world and in a conventional sense it is not. I didn’t come here with a boyfriend, I didn’t meet the love of my life here but I did fall head over heels with what will always be my greatest love… travel. This to me was the most...
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205. Romance in Barcelona hotels
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Bold modern design and warm Mediterranean light filtering through shutters and casting long shapes across beautiful flooring. Traditional Spain meets the contemporary design world in exemplary fashion in the varied, exciting and chic fabulous Barcelona hotels across the city. True romance unfolds between crisp white sheets, surrounded by immaculate furnishings, or...
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204. Quito Ecuador
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I took a trip all over Ecuador. Ecuador is the number one most biologically diverse country in the world. It is one of the only countries to be at the equator, but have all of the different climate zones. You can see everything from the beach, to rainforest, to snow capped mountains. It is a truly magical place.
Quito is the capital of Ecuador set...
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Whistler, Canada
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*Whistler Canada is a mountain that some people call Blackcomb because it’s neighboring mountain. Its a ski resort but there is also a little town that has many different restaurants and shops as well as nearby hiking. Its really romantic cause there is soooo much snow and its always nice to go out on the deck with your loved one with a blanket and...
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203. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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As part of our trip around Ecuador we headed to the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands are where Charles Darwin conceived of the Theory of Evolution. They are magical. There are more species of plants and animals on these Islands, 600 miles away from Ecuador, than you can count. If you and your significant other are into wildlife and exploration...
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203. Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines
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This place is quite the place to be. Not so commercialized but it gives people a heap of life. The beach is calm. It is one of a kind. White sand beaches may be overrated for most of us but Bantayan Island is the place to be. It is not really spendy when you go here cause particularly, Cebu City is not really an expensive type of place. Unlike other...
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Our Crushes... plus some
9. Sky of Glass
8. Jefferson Alves
7. Good Mail
6. Chopa
5. Good Food
4. Inspire Me
3. MeMegan
2. Lori-Rocks
1. Accidental Penis
We’ve also been lovin’:
- FuckyeahHelvetica - The Architecture Blog - Courtney Makes Stuff - Tiny dolls
Thanks for inspiring us, amusing us, entertaining us and all the other things you do!
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202. Resurrection Bay, Alaska - US
There is a great boat ride through these waters our of Seward AK - for those who don’t suffer from sea sickness this would be a wonderfully romantic day trip. Resurrection Bay in Alaska is a picturesque area filled with seals, whales, puffin birds and countless other species. You take a boat ride through the bay and soak in the scenery while taking pictures and chatting with your loved...
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201. Puerto Rico (Old San Juan)
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Some say the most romantic thing to do in Puerto Rico is simply to stroll along the streets of Old San Juan and imbibe its special charm. This is especially true on Sundays, when the Puerto Rico Tourism Company hosts a free event called Atardecer Romántico, or “Romantic Sunset,” along Paseo de La Princesa. This is a lovely tree-lined...
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200. Montego Bay (St. James), Jamaica
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My Mother and I just got back from St. James in Montego Bay. The resort is amazing! We travel two to three times per year and I honestly have to say this is the nicest resort I have stayed in for many reasons. The Jamaican people are very friendly and helpful. The resort itself is beautiful and filled with restaurants, an amazing spa, game rooms with slot...
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