Romantic Beach Vacation
Escape to a romantic beach vacation in some of the most romantic vacation spots. We have recommendations for romantic beach getaways in the U.S. and around the world.
When Minnesotans experience "cabin fever" we begin to search for a little retreat and respite. Couples look for romantic vacation spots that offer sun and sand along with other pampering amenities like spas, great shopping opportunities and exciting nightlife.
We'll share some of what we've found...see if one of these Best Romantic Vacations Anywhere in the World romantic getaway destinations is what you're looking for.
We enthusiastically recommend romantic beach getaways in Minnesota. However we also acknowledge that romantic beach getaways in our state are only possible for a few months in the year.
The two top romantic beach vacation destinations in the United States are Hawaii and Florida. Here are some ideas about places that receive rave reviews from other romantic travelers.
- Hawaii: The sand on the Big Island's beaches varies from white to black to olive green, colorfully distinguishing them other Hawaiian beaches. Great beaches for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling. Maui offers thirty miles of glorious black, white and red sand beaches perfect for beachcombers, surfers, picnickers and swimmers. Kauai's
50 miles of beaches; some of the best are on the north and south coasts where the white sands stretch on and on. Read reviews of the best romantic vacations in Hawaii.
- Florida: Panama City Beach is often called "The Beach Lovers Beach." The 27 miles of white, sandy beaches are great for swimming, snorkeling, jet skiing and dolphin watching. Fort Lauderdale has 23 miles of clean, well-maintained beaches. Enjoy the famous promenade at Fort Lauderdale Beach, plan a romantic picnic at Hallandale Beach and walk the sand dunes at Hollywood Beach. Choose from miles of Palm Beach shoreline where you can scan the waters for sea turtles, ospreys, pelicans and manatees while jet-skiing or parasailing. The sparkling white sand of Pensacola is a perfect romantic vacation spot for sun bathing and building sandcastles. Read reviews of the best romantic vacations in Florida.
Other Romantic Beach Getaways in the U.S. Include:
- San Diego, California
- Santa Barbara, California
- Santa Monica, California
- South Padre Island, Texas
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Ogunquit, Maine
- Ocean City, Maryland
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Hilton Head, South Carolina
- Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Cumberland Island, Georgia
Check out the details of all of these beach vacation destinations in the U.S.
Are You Looking for an Exotic Romantic Beach Vacation? A romantic beach getaway to another country gives you all you expect from a romantic couples vacation with the added bonus of getting to experience another culture. Here are some great romantic travel destinations around the world.
Caribbean Beach Vacations: Dominican beaches rank among the best in the world. Crystal-clear Caribbean waters surround the U.S. Virgin Islands. Jamaica is a paradise for beach-lovers. St. Martin boasts some 37 beaches. Grand Cayman is known as a scuba diving paradise. And, whatever you look for in a beach, the Bahamas has it. Read reviews of these and many other romantic beach vacation destinations.
Mexico, Central & South America Beach Vacations: Cancun offers stunning aqua-blue waters, white-sand beaches, ancient Mayan ruins and, of course beautiful romantic beaches. Puerto Vallarta has miles and miles of world-class beaches, quiet coves and spectacular islands. Cabo's beaches are not just beautiful, they're also incredibly diverse. Cozumel has lots of beautiful white-sand beaches and also a number of rocky ideal for snorkeling.
Costa Rica's water remains a delicious temperature year-round. Or try Rio with its two most popular strips having even been immortalized in song...Copacabana is bigger and livelier, Ipanema a bit more upscale and relaxed. Margarita Island is Venezuela's main Caribbean resort. Argentina's premier beach resort, Mar del Plata's long coastline is comprised of many beaches; Chile's fourth largest city, Vina del Mar in Valparaiso, is also a popular summer beach resort.
South Pacific Beach Vacations There are few better urban beach destinations than Sydney, Australia; the small island of Bora Bora offers a multitude of romantic beaches; Moorea, French Polynesia is great for snorkeling and scuba diving; explore Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia legendary, lighthouse-dotted, white sand beaches and visit the world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef that stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland.
European Beach Vacations Nice, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence, France Nice's seaside is a taste of France's diversity;
Santorini, Cyclades, Greece most of the beaches on these geologically new Greek islands are black due to their volcanic creation, Santorini's most famous is probably Red Beach near Akrotiri; Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece villages of whitewashed houses, Byzantine churches, Venetian fortresses and vibrant nightlife; Crete, Greece venture west and south to find unspoiled beaches, low-key resorts and 300 days of sunshine each year; Mykonos, Cyclades, Greece famous for golden sandy beaches and its crystalline waters.
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain largely a resort island with brilliant man-made beaches of fine black shingle or golden sand; Marbella, Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Spain miles of sunny beaches, casinos and marinas; Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain picturesque beaches of gold sand as well as alabaster-white beaches; Malaga, Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Spain decidedly different beaches line port city Malaga's coastline on the Costa del Sol.
You will also find descriptions of romantic beach vacations in other European destinations:
- Cannes, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence, France
- Menton, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence, France
- St-Tropez, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence, France
- Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
- Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy
- Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
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