Celebrate Your Love At These Winter Getaways
Looking for a romantic winter getaway for couples?
Are you looking for a destination to plan a romantic trip out of season or maybe for Valentine’s Day? Or are you already thinking about winter and want to surprise your sweetheart with an early gift?
We know it well: there is nothing better than a weekend away to leave tiredness behind and feel happy as on the first date. And there are places where the romantic atmosphere is stronger than elsewhere, whether it’s in a big city or on lonely islands.
In winter, the choice is multiplied: there are those in the mountains for those who want to ski and for those who prefer baths and Spa.
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Below we have mentioned some of the best couple destinations around the world to visit in the wintertime.
1) Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a favorite destination to visit in winter. There is often snow, and the Strasbourg Christmas market is one of France’s most beautiful and largest.
During a visit to Strasbourg, it is worth jumping on a sled and visiting Alsace’s most characteristic villages. December is the best month to experience Christmas and traditions.
2) Les Deux Alpes
With 225 km of ski slopes, this is one of the most famous ski resorts in France.
The station was built in the 1950s, and together with Chamonix, it is one of the most renowned. The highest slope in France, and one of the highest in the world, is located on a glacier at 3600 meters high. The ski area offers many indoor and outdoor activities, as well as numerous seasonal events.
You can also take advantage of the bars, restaurants and some night clubs available in the village. If you are brave enough, try Génépi, a local grappa made from mountain flowers with high alcohol content. The best remedy for cold, digestion, and clogged pipes.
Outdoor activities such as skiing, zorbing, dog sledding, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, paragliding, skating rink, and indoor activities such as avalanche simulator, cinema, bowling, library, swimming pool, Spa, massage, mountaineering museum.
The snow slopes for night skiing, fireworks and light shows, freestyle and snowboarding competitions at the snow park are the Christmas market.
3) Vienna
This Austrian capital dresses during the winter season with the paramount cold and frequently turns out to be white and soundless at Christmas. The cafes appeal to travelers, as well as Viennese for traditional coffee and cake.
The Christmas markets are many and rich in crafts and typical products. To warm up as well as certain burn calories skateboarded in front of the Ringstrasse Town Hall. The month of December for the Christmas markets and Christmas concerts and January for ice skating and celebrating the New Year.
4) Campos do Jordão, São Paulo
Campos do Jordão, located in the interior of São Paulo and 170 km from the capital, is already a darling of São Paulo when temperatures drop. The city, made up of traditional wooden chalets, offers a range of activities for couples looking for comfort and romance.
In addition to fondue houses and tourist tours, you can visit Morro do Elefante or Pedra do Baú. If you are a ballerina couple, you can still enjoy Campos’ nightlife do Jordão – the city is home to famous houses like Villa Mix and Cafe de La Musique.
5) Cunha, São Paulo
The city of Cunha has located 223 km from the capital of São Paulo, in the Serra do Mar, right on the border between the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
The romantic destination in the mountains is suitable for couples looking to relax and enjoy the quality time together.
In addition to charming inns that seem to have come out of a movie, such as the Pousada Quinta da Serra or the Pousada Barra do Bié, the city is known for being a pole of ceramic art in Brazil, for the viewpoints, waterfalls and its extensive lavender garden.
6) Visconde de Mauá (Rio de Janeiro)
In the mountains of the Itatiaia National Park, which are on the border between Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo, this city is a haven for nature and wildlife lovers.
Despite having an excellent network of accommodation and food services, in Visconde de Mauá, the rule is to disconnect from the world and enjoy the Zen climate.
In winter, the region is very pleasant, with sunny days and mild temperatures. These days can be spent on hikes to incredible waterfalls. The bravest can take chances in the icy waters of the natural pools formed by the falls.
Visit the friendly Church of São Sebastião and take beautiful photographs with those you love the most. Then, enjoy the many bars and restaurants in the villages, which serve delicious food and have live music performances.
To warm up the night, choose a lodging that has a fireplace and enjoy great moments together.
7) Monte Verde, Southern Chile
Also known as Vila do Romance, the city has, in fact, a romantic air that invites comfort.
It became almost an obligation among the inns to offer rooms with a fireplace and hot tubs. Hiking, walking around the center and eating fondue are must-see attractions in the area.
The region, belonging to Serra da Mantiqueira, is surrounded by a lot of greenery, with waterfalls and trails that lead to amazing lookouts and hills. Because it is located at a very high point in the Serra da Mantiqueira, this city often has sub-zero temperatures, making the cold really strong in winter.
It is very worthwhile to contemplate the beautiful pine and araucaria forests, as well as the mountains of the region, and indulge in the mining cuisine prepared at this time of year, especially for the cold weather.
8) Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro)
Known as the “lingerie capital”, due to its intense textile production in the modality, the city has attributes that go far beyond this historical-economic path.
In winter, it is possible to take walks and trips to the Três Picos State Park, one of the best attractions in the region for those who like to walk and get to know a little more of nature. The park has trails of various levels of difficulty, which must be done with the help of guides, and provides a unique approach to time and nature.
If you need a place to spend some quality time with your spouse during the winter season, enjoy nighttime ski slopes and fireworks in Strasbourg, share kisses at the fondue houses in Campos do Jordão or turn the fireplace up and cuddle with each other in Monte Verde.
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Enjoy your romantic winter getaway for couples at any of these destinations!
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