Best Road Trip Ideas and Places for Couples

The road trip is a trip made over a long distance, generally by van, motorhome, car, or motorcycle. Roaming. Freedom. Inspiration.

If these three words make you vibrate, then the road trip is certainly for you. You have found the ideal partner, the one who shares your passion for travel, brilliant!

But where are you going to go on your first trip together?

Below we have listed some of the best romantic road trip ideas and places for couples.

1) Big Sky, Montana

If you are dreaming of the great adventure, Big Sky, Montana is the place to be.

Within an hour’s drive, the vast landscapes of West Yellowstone Park will impress, especially if you come across buffaloes, sheep, wolves, or even bears. Depending on the season, add a dog sled ride to your stay, or go rafting in Gallatin Canyon.

For accommodation, opt either for glamping in a luxury tent or for more picturesque accommodation, such as a lodge, a ranch, or other hotel rooms near the Yellowstone.

After a hike in Lone Mountain, find yourself each a nice pair of boots at Carter’s Boots in Bozeman before having a good beer at the local bar.

2) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

If you think of your partner more like a teammate, print your names on a green and yellow soccer jersey and take the next flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Experts or beginners will have their adrenaline dose, whether during a stand-up paddle session in the Barra Canal or during a hang-gliding descent from the Pedra Bonita mountain.

Copacabana beach is the perfect place to challenge your partner to a friendly futevolei match (beach volleyball without having the right to use your hands) or blow up a bit with the Cariocas on the equipment outdoors.

AtivoRio allows you to participate in matches with the locals as well as join a SightRunning party, a sport/travel combo, perfect for hyperactive couples.

3) Saint Lucia

You may be adults and proud parents while still having kept your child’s soul.

The whole family will find their happiness in Gros Islet. Young children will love the beaches, and they can also have fun at the kids’ clubs offered at resorts in Saint Lucia unless you prefer to go with your family to one of the adventure parks, and zip-line between the trees.

A snorkeling trip in Rodney Bay is a fun and educational way to discover the seabed.

And while the children are at their club, take the opportunity to take a romantic outing to the thermal baths of Sulfur Springs Park or to the Toraille waterfall.

Get more information on Sulfur Springs Park here!

4) Sitges, Spain

If you and your partner like to party, Sitges is waiting for you.

This party spot located a 40-minute drive from Barcelona was once known for its artistic and bohemian influence. When you are not at a pool party, you might just be sunbathing on the stunning nudist beach.

There is a festival for many seasons, Carnival in February, Festa Mayor in August, and the Film Festival in October.

If music and endless parties aren’t your things, go there during the low season. The sun shines all year round in Sitges, so you can go there in autumn or winter and take advantage of the seafront’s deserted beaches for long walks.

5) Brasov, Romania

Once you discover this romantic little town in Romania, you won’t want to come home.

As in a fairy tale, the small cobbled streets wind past cafes and colorful storefronts. The more curious will venture a 40-minute drive away to dream in front of the walls of Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle.

After an obligatory visit to the Black Church, blackened by the flames of an immense blaze in 1689, take the Telecabina or climb on foot to the top of the hill to admire the view from Mount Tâmpa.

6) Road trip from Port-Elgin to Borden-Carleton via the Confederation Bridge, between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick

The Confederation Bridge, which connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island, is a modern engineering masterpiece that should not be missed if you are in the area.

While this trip only takes 10 minutes, it is nonetheless a fascinating and unusual way to get to Prince Edward Island. This 13-kilometer-long arched bridge is the longest bridge in the world, overlooking frozen waters.

It will cost you little to cross this marvel, and you will keep an inexhaustible memory.

Prince Edward Island’s crescent shape is perfect for a grand circuit tour.

7) Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata is one of the least touristy and heavenly beaches in the Dominican Republic.

When you have finished parading in your hotel by the sea, perhaps you will visit the historical city or laze on Playa Bergantín.

Tourism is still hesitant in this part of the country, but the locals will always welcome you in English and with a smile.

Creole culture and Afro-Caribbean origins will punctuate your nights in the bars of the city.

8) Istria, Croatia

Sometimes the vastness of the heart is measured by the size of the stomach.

Croatian Istria will seduce yours with truffles and fresh fish, and again, that’s just the start.

Proud producers of Croatian olive oil, their liquid gold is what connects the Mediterranean to the mainland and influences dishes such as buzara (langoustine or mussel sauces) or pljukanci (hand-rolled pasta).

Turquoise waters and green landscapes will give you something to talk about until dessert, only if you can still talk while enjoying a delicious Fritule (the Croatian donut).

Heading to the Rovinj harbor market to stock up on goodies to take home, then explore the Cathedral of St. Euphemia and its 60-meter bell tower.

For the full romantic pack, just purchase a bottle of Istrian wine and take a ferry from Rovinj to Venice.

If you and your spouse is in need of a romantic road trip or getaway, take a trip out to Montana or Brazil. If you want to head to the Caribbean, visit St. Lucia and the Dominica Republic or experience beautiful Croatia in the Mediterranean.

For other romantic travel ideas read, Romantic Destinations to Spark the Fire.

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We hope you were able to get some of the best romantic road trip ideas and places for couples for your next intimate vacation.

Have you and your spouse gone on a romantic road trip or getaway? What other destinations would you add to this list? We’d love to hear from you!