The best places to visit for a romantic vacation and inspiration

When we read good romance stories, part of the enjoyment is to place ourselves in the story. You picture yourself as the one being held close or spoken to soft and sweet. We are going to guess that you don’t picture any of that happening in a bland room in the middle of nowhere. Unless you’re into that kind of thing. A beautiful setting would generally enhance the romance of a story.

Picture two lovers reuniting after years apart. They run to each other and kiss and hug each other tightly. Now picture that happening on a white, sandy beach with a backdrop of crystal blue water crashing softly at their feet. Once you read something like that, you won’t ever look at beaches the same. The same can be true of any setting if the love story is compelling enough.

All the things you can see

If you are trying to write a romance novel or short story, but don’t know where the story should take place, look for ideas online. There are places where every week people give a recommendation of a romantic vacation spot that could give you the inspiration you need. To be able to transport your reader to a stunning location perfect for a romantic love scene, you have to transport yourself there first.

Of course, you could read descriptive writing about a place you’d like to base a setting on. We also recommend doing that as research for your story. But nothing can replace the real thing. By traveling to a place yourself you will be able to add personal details to your writing that take the descriptions to the next level. You can activate the imagination by using sensory details you would only know about if you experienced them yourself.

While you’re at these romantic places, you will also encounter real-life love birds holding hands and kissing as they do. No doubt this will inspire you to create a love story that has a real foundation and is detailed enough to keep readers interested.

Another reason to go somewhere romantic is for the benefit of your own love life. Maybe you’re in a long-term relationship and in need of a spark. It’s never too late to take a trip to an intimate resort and spend time focusing on just the two of you. Maybe you’re a solo traveler in search of passion while abroad. You want to wander the streets and find another lost soul to connect with. You’ll never have that experience if you don’t travel the world.

Anyone can take a romantic getaway

For beginner travelers, we can help you find a destination that doesn’t cause too much stress so you can focus on the romance entirely. Seasoned travelers might enjoy the process of discovering new things with their significant other. Romance can mean different things to different people, but there’s no question that getting away for even a short time can be just what a good love story needs.

As an avid reader of romance novels, a worthwhile endeavor is visiting the settings of the stories you’ve read over the years. As you read, you’ve already pictured yourself there anyway. Why not go and put yourself there for real? Perhaps it will be even better than you imagined. It will enrich the story for you and make it more entertaining.

Keep track of all the beautiful places you’ve been

Have you ever heard of romance tours? No? It’s when we map out the most romantic destinations from our favorite novels. The map can be virtual or paper and other community members put pins in the locations they’ve visited. You can join the tour by visiting one of the places on the map and putting a pin there. It’s a fun way to connect with fellow romance readers and discover the places in the world that have inspired some of the best stories the genre has to offer.

So where should you go first? If you need ideas, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of some of the most romantic places in the world according to people who’ve traveled there.

Paris, France
Santorini, Greece
Krabi, Thailand
The Maldives
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Bali, Indonesia
Aspen, Colorado, U.S.
Quebec City, Canada
Kyoto, Japan

Some of those locations are very popular when it comes to literary settings for romance. For good reason. Many romance novels have taken place at these destinations and once you visit you will understand why.

Take away

Experience the beauty of nature, the charm of city life, and the peacefulness of the beach. We encourage all to travel far and wide to find love. Discovery, inspiration, and romance await.