Sri Lanka is an exotic country, where religion plays a key role. There are three main religions practiced here: Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. If you make up your mind to visit Sri Lanka, you should definitely see the “Temple of the Tooth” that looks really impressive.

Temple of the Tooth

Once you are a Sri Lanka tourist, you can take various guided tours during which you will enjoy not only various sights and spectacular spots, but will also have once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride an elephant. For those tourists who are fond of sport, there is a special golf tour.

Except for various tours, Sri Lanka also brags of various annual festivals. Among them is a grand Esala Perahera festival that is renowned for its traditional dances and brightly-decorated elephants.

Sri Lanka festival

Not only Shi Lanka attracts visitors by breathtaking views, it also offers excellent service. Once you have filled your day with various tours and travels, you can rest at one of the luxury hotels. Depending on weather you stay on mainland or on a coast, you have a number of affordable options.

So, if you are still wrecking your brains where to go for your holidays, go to Sri Lanka where you will definitely have the time of your life.

To spare you the trouble of looking through an endless list of honeymoon destinations, here is a short list of 5 romantic honeymoon destinations in different parts of the world.

Paris – the international love capital

Say the cherished “I Love You” or “Je t’aime” in the long-standing city of love, romance and love adventures, Paris! The French capital has a lot to offer: from historical monuments to present hi-tech buildings, from secluded areas providing privacy to hustling and bustling streets. But the very zest is to try a typical French lunch with croissants in a café viewing the Eiffel Tower!

Mumbai – the dream city

Mumbai is one of the most prospering cities in the world. It was designed to a single brick. So be sure that this is the perfect honeymoon destination. Exotic, yet modern, this city will satisfy all your requirements. The coastline is Mumbai is a memorable view, especially in the evening when city lights create the atmosphere of magic, love and mystery. Be sure that you will remember your romantic walks hand in hand down the numerous walking tracks in the city.

Africa - The Dark Continent

Africa, aka the Dark Continent, offers unforgettable mystery and proves to be an ultimate romantic escape. Honeymooners can enjoy unique Safaris, visit must-see places like the Pyramids or simply enjoy the blazing sun on the beach nearby a luxurious hotel. Every couple will enjoy the activities they are in for to their heart’s content.

Hawaii – America's No. 1 honeymoon destination

Hawaii is the icon honeymoon destination that sets trends for other resorts all over the world. Here you can swim under a waterfall, take a boat, have a hoarse ride, etc. You can also get in touch with the traditional Hawaiian dances and nights near a fire. And endless walks accompanied by the silent music of the setting sun are guaranteed.

Thailand – the delicious destination

Thailand is a beautiful place and ideal for honeymoon couples. Romantic and relaxing beaches of Thailand are a great delight for couples. Buzzing nightlife with pubs and dances on the street is another trademark of Thai lifestyle you can experience. This country also offers a great deal of sightseeing, as well as traditions to observe. So you are sure to have every minute filled with fascinating memories.

One of such places is Varadero. Cuba is considered to be the pearl of the Caribbean islands. Cuba has many faces and far not everyone can see its real face. But if you really want it, you should go to Varadero. The best option will be to try different travel agencies and buy one of the most inexpensive tours to this city. Primarily, Varadero is known for its beaches where the sand is incredibly gentle and seems to be completely white. Today the peninsula where the city is situated is increasingly built up with hotels and entertainment centers where you can feel absolutely safe because of the police patrol working here round-the-clock.

El Nicho Falls Cuba

Still, the most Caribbean city of Cuba is believed to be Santiago. On the road to this city you’ll enjoy 1000 kilometers of the unique Cuban landscape, sugarcane fields along the road and small provinces that take you to the unseen world of Cuba.

The city of Santiago seems to be quite small and it really is with the population of somewhat 300,000 residents. Here you should head straight to the local beach of Siboney to hear the music of local musicians and taste mojitos. Another place for visit is the Las Americas Square not far from the 5-star hotel “Santiago”. Especially it refers to the Italian pizzeria located on the hotel terrace. Heat and rum do their part – in Santiago you’ll be stalked by the feeling of endless holidays and fun.

If Santiago is the city of fun and energy, then Trinidad is the city of the living legends. This wonderful stone city is one of the world’s renowned landmarks strictly protected by UNESCO. For cultural pastime Trinidad is the best option.

A lot has been said about Cuba. So there is no point in praising it. Just come here and find Cuba of your own!

To start with, Moscow is the most populated European city. It is also notoriously known for being expensive for foreigners. But if you’ve decided to come here, it shouldn’t stop you as it doesn’t stops hundreds of thousands of tourists visiting Moscow every year.

The State Historical Museum Resurrection Gate Moscow

Like in any other city of the world visiting Moscow demands having a travel visa. It can be easily arranged in Russian Consulate located in your city. To get the visa all you have to do is to provide visa support papers and such information as: passport number, full name, nationality, date of birth and dates of stay in Russia. If you address to any reputable travel agency, it’ll do for you without any problems.

What is more, addressing to travel agencies you can arrange your stay as they have a multitude of tours including short and long terms, luxury and budget ones. You can even conclude your own route! The same is for hotels. You just tell a travel agency about your preferences. If you hesitate, it’s not a problem as there is a huge number of decent offers.

Also if you just have read about Moscow but still have no idea where to start, look at on-line galleries devoted to the Russian capital. The nicest thing about its tourist attractions is that almost all of them are situated within minutes from each other. The Kremlin, the Red Square, beautiful Basi’s Cathedral and the magnificent Boloshi Theatre are among the most popular tourist spots.

Surely, reading forums and on-line travel tips about visiting Moscow you can get the feeling that coming there is not a good idea. But in fact Moscow is just like any other major city in the world with its dark sides and indisputable amenities. Still don’t believe? So why are you reading this?

Bangkok is definitely the place to be for those who reckon vacations should include some expensive pleasures. In The Eugenia hotel you can choose one of the only 10 sophisticated rooms. More romanticism is added by the elegance of the building constructed in the colonial period.

Meanwhile in Costa Rica many hotels are hidden from busy life high in the volcanic mountains so that nobody could spoil your summer vacation. There you can enjoy mountain views, orchid gardens and tropic plants. One of such mountain refuges is called Inn. It’s situated in Coyote Mountain. Quite an intriguing place to check out!

Santa Cruz in Florida is fairly considered one of the best summer getaways in the whole world. It’s a perfect place to spend the hottest season in as its endless beaches and pure waters will definitely chill you out! Ocean view is best to enjoy from the high-rate hotel rooms where bed and breakfast service won’t leave you indifferent. Don’t wanna stay in a room? Then go to one of the numerous romantic seaside restaurants or visit a downtown jazz club.

Somewhere at the very boundary of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean there is a heavenly destination to be. It’s the Virgin Islands. The air here is filled with romance and peacefulness. In the Katitche Point Greathouse hotel you can stay in one of only 4 rooms. But it’s about quality not quantity. Large balconies and hammocks are just what you need to spend your summer in.

Summer getaway

For some exotic flavor head straight to Marrakesh! There in the Riad Meriem hotel you’ll find a perfect shelter from summer fever in a chilly pool and terrace decorated with blooming jasmine flowers.

Maybe the above mentioned destinations are not spots everybody is aware of. But they are ideal as summer getaways. Don’t you agree?

The small town of Innsbruck in Austria does have something to offer for skiing-addicts. The thing is the Olympic Games were held in this area twice. And perfectly equipped slopes are heritage and reminder of the major sports events. Exactly in Innsbruck you’ll find the trace for professionals. However if you don’t feel like skiing it’s just fun to watch snowboarders flying up as the well-known ski jump is situated here as well. Meanwhile, another Austrian ski resort, Lech is the resort where the celebrities from all over the world flock to. Snow cover is perfect for skiing all year round whereas high level service has brought Lech the reputation as one of the best winter getaway resorts in the world.

However, if nature doesn’t appeal to you and you don’t want to leave a big noisy city, then head straight to Stockholm, Sweden where in the landscape park Hammarby Backen skiers and snowboarders can slide down the slopes till the 10 pm admiring the city’s evening lights. The view is so fantastic that many Swedes leave their skis home and come here just to enjoy the landscape.

Winter gataways

Not far from Stockholm, in another Scandinavian capital, Oslo in the Tryvann Vinterpark you’ll find 14 slopes, 7 ski lifts and beautiful landscape park that can compete with any resort in the Alps. It will take you only 30 minutes to get to Tryvann by subway. Moreover, thanks to the local climate and modern technologies the skiing season lasts here from November to April. To distract from snow you can pay a visit to the Kon-Tiki Museum where you’ll know more about legendary traveler, writer and scientist Thor Heyerdahl. You can entirely plunge into exciting winter sports without leaving Finland. Lahti is also a well-known ski town. Here you just have to check Messilä, the biggest and highest skiing area in the southern Finland.

Meanwhile, Eastern Europe also has something to boast. Just 15 minutes from the Ljubljana airport (Slovenia), you’ll find a skiing resort. It’s the single world’s example when the skiing resort is situated so close to the capital. In case you don’t ski, visit medieval Ljubljana Castle towering above the capital and Igloo Village where all the houses are made from snow. Not far from Ljubljana, namely in Saraevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) there is another Olympic Games heritage – skiing resort Bjelašnica where almost vertical slopes are equipped with six ski lifts. To give your muscles some rest you can make a relaxing stroll in the old city where mosques and oriental-stylized shops remind of the unique atmosphere of the Middle East rather than of Eastern Europe.

However, if Europe is too predictable and traditional for you, try winter sports in Sapporo, Japan. There are 5 skiing areas not far from Hokkaido and the biggest of them – Teine Highland is a vertical slope of 450 m. It was designed in 1972 for the Olympic Winter Games. Apart from skiing, there is a festival of ice sculptures held every year in February.

Of course, it’s not the whole list of winter getaways. Compiling of full list would take ages as our planet is generous in terms of the various nature landscapes. Still, I hope that this article will help you to define where to go!

In the south the park borders with the Crocodile river, in the north with the Sabie river, in the east the mountains Lebombo serve as a border and finally Drakensberg Mountains are the west border of the park.

Apart from safari drive tours Kruger National Park offers numerous hiking trails starting with Lisbon and Berlyn Waterfalls, Blyde River Canyon (third largest canyon in the world), panoramic God’s Window, the ancient town Pilgrim’s Rest and picturesque Robbers Pass.

Kruger National Park

It’s much easier to get here than you might firstly think. There are regular flights from Johannesburg to the airports of Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit and new Kruger/Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA). It’s even easier to get to KMIA from Durban and Cape Town. As an alternative there are bus shuttles from KMIA directly to Kruger. The trip takes half an hour and costs 500,00 rands per person. Also, you may opt for a coach tour as well as packaged tours. There are lots of them at all levels of price and luxury.

The accommodation in Kruger National Park is also rather diverse: camps, bungalows, chalets, cabins, loggia – from the cheapest to the most luxurious.

You must have understood that Kruger National Park is a true natural phenomenon. In times when ecology and wildlife is becoming endangered, it’s unforgivable to miss the chance to come here!

New York City

New York City

The Big Apple has lots of love to share. Everybody knows that. This never-sleeping city always welcomes lovers at any time. Regardless season it has so much to offer! Romantic carriage ride in Central Park in spring, in winter frosty skating at the Rockefeller Center, shopping, galleries, museums, restaurants, river cruises – how can you ignore all these?

Hayman Island, Queensland, Australia

Crystal waters, miles long sandy beaches and well-known reef conclude a perfect formula for a romantic getaway. All in all, seventy four small and big islands make up the amazing Whitsundays. So, you’re sure to find here a little intimate shelter for you two.

Nassau, Bahamas

What people love Bahamas for is a great variety of pastime alternatives. Of course, the main attraction here is waters and beaches but I can’t forget about horseback rides, nightlife, shopping for handmade souvenirs and whatever you like!

Costa Rica

First of all, Costa Rica is known for being an eco-friendly vacation destination. Emerald green rainforests, original landscapes and pure nature make a strong alliance with La Paz Waterfall, Butterfly Gardens and Monteverde Cloud Forest for one of the best romantic getaways.

St. Petersburg

Architecture like in fairy-tale, surreal beauty of imperial Russia, the Church on Spilled Blood, the fabulous Winter Palace and the world-renowned Mariinsky Theater. It’s impossible not to yield to temptation.

Helsinki

You can’t deny that the Finns know how to do everything in style. Wooden interiors, modern cities and welcoming attitude – these are what are you going to meet, if you take your lover to Helsinki for a romantic weekend.

Courchevel, France

For those who can’t resist glamour and style there is one possible solution. Courchevel in France has lots of wonders to impress: Hôtel Cheval Blanc, Givenchy Spa, Vuitton boutique without mentioning marvelous churches, mountain views, nightlife and restaurants. So if you can afford it, don’t think about anything else!

Tahiti

Second-to-none valleys, impressive waterfalls, peaceful small villages, endless beaches, pure waters and intimate spots speak for themselves explaining why Tahiti is considered one of the best romantic getaways in the world.

Paris

Do I really have to explain why Paris is in the list? Maybe, there is no other place in the world where just married couples come for their honeymoon in such big numbers… So my advice is: if you want to visit Paris, make it really personal. Skip the most popular tourist spots and discover Paris that will belong only to you two.

Venice

No surprise I’ve decided to close the list of 10 best romantic getaways with Venice. Contesting only with above-mentioned Paris this striking city is a real threat to steal your heart and soul. It captures you all at once with its bridges, canals, ancient buildings and unique atmosphere.

Wow! Complete list, isn’t it? So if I’ve given you food for thought, don’t think too long. Just pack your luggage and have the time of your life!

What can be more serious than history? For many centuries the island of Ireland was inhabited by the Celts until in the 11th century it was conquered by the British. For more than eight centuries it remained the British colony until 1922 when as a result of the liberation rising the island was divided into Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State that later in 1949 became the Independent Republic of Ireland. Meanwhile, the territory of Northern Ireland (six counties) remained as the part of the British United Kingdom.

Ireland

To date, most of people know about Ireland only from news published in periodicals on the basis of which they think of Ireland as a country with the events in Northern Ireland, mainly explosions, military patrols on the streets of Belfast and terrorism. That is, with those events disturbing the northern part of the island for more than a century. As for other aspects of the Ireland’s life, there is not much information in news that is why people have some sort of the informational deficit regarding the country.

In fact, Ireland is surprisingly quiet country where life is flowing slowly and calmly. Anywhere you go you can’t get rid of the feeling of thoroughness and stability. The economy of Ireland is one of the most developing in Europe with such major branches as computer industry, financial and stock markets, telecommunications and tourism. By the way, the tourists’ interest is growing year by year. The popularity may be explained quite easily as Ireland is an attractive country for vacation especially the elite one.

The climate of Ireland is quite favorable. The proximity to the continental Europe, the average geographical latitude and the warm current Gulf Stream – everything contributes to the warm, soft and temperate climate. Regardless of the time of year, you can always feel the amazing and healing ocean scent combined with clear and fragrant spirit of forest and herbs. This inebriating bouquet of aromas and pure, unpolluted nature will fill you with joy and make a strong impression from staying in this country.

The accommodation is one of the Ireland’s boasts for which the country is known in the whole world. There are more than 11 thousand hotels in Ireland that offer their service. Everything depends on your preferences, budget and personal taste.

Come to Ireland and you can be sure that you’ll be welcomed and warmed with friendly attitude and excellent hospitality.

It is needless to say that Samos is a striking place in terms of beauty. There is nothing that irritates your eye. The landscape is made up by mountains, sea and white houses. Wherever you stop, you immediately feel connection and harmony with the nature. Pure air, tasty food, sincere, friendly attitude of the locals and quality service make your vacation to the Samos Island a zero-risk enterprise.

Samos Town

To get there you’ll have to book a ticket to Athens first. Arriving at the Greek capital you will need to make another, this time internal, flight to Samos which takes one hour including take-off and landing. By the way, it’s a pleasure to look out of the window when flying over the sea and other Greek islands. On the arrival to Samos airport you’ll have to get a map immediately. You can get it for free at the information board. Also, you can buy more appropriate map for 1,2 euro.

The average temperature there varies from +30 to + 35 C°. It is really hot in the sun but the island is constantly blown by warm winds so it’s quite easily to breathe there. In addition, if you try to stick to shadowy places, you’ll have no problem with acclimatization.

If you haven’t chosen where to stop, there is a number of nice places to recommend. A small town Pifogorio and a cozy village Kokkari are amazing destinations. But if you’re looking for a place from where it’s convenient to do hiking, then look no further than a mountain village Manolatos.

If you’re going to the Samos Island for sightseeing, then it’s necessary to rent a car. In fact, renting a car is one of the inevitable expenses. There is no point in tripping to Samos, if you’re not planning to rent a car. As for the taxi, it is paying only if you’re taking it once. It will cost you about 35 euros.

All in all, with gorgeous pebble beaches, fabulous sunsets and jaw-dropping landscapes, Samos is sure to engrave on your memory for long.