The 6 Most Romantic Destinations for Couples in 2020

While other Caribbean islands blow up with tourists, the Virgin Islands remain a relatively untrafficked paradise, making them the perfect beach getaway, especially for anyone who forgot to renew their passport. Over half the island, the smallest of the USVI, is protected land, ensuring no one disturbs the tropical environment, or you as you sunbathe together with your boo.

Book a room at one of the luxe dude ranches in the Colorado mountains to experience the ideal blend of outdoor wilderness activity and rustic romance. Tour the landscape on horseback or hit the slopes in the winter, before retiring for a spa treatment and relaxation in your private suite.

Nestled on the Atlantic coast just north of Lisbon, Ericeira is a smaller yet equally vibrant alternative to the capital. The place is surf city, and you could spend an entire afternoon just watching the surfers tear up the waves (or joining them in the water). After a day of activity, hit up any of the city’s fantastic seafood restaurants, which pull in the freshest catch to make your dinner.

California’s wine country to the south gets lots of press for its romantic escapes, but the Willamette Valley offers just as much wine, beautiful scenery, and stunning meals at a fraction of the price (and a fraction of the competition with other vacationers). The area is home to some of the hottest vineyards in America right now, so if you prefer fun and fresh wines to staid and stodgy, head to Oregon.

Don’t head straight for the beach when you arrive in Malaysia. The country’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, offers thousands of excellent restaurants, bars, and unique sites, as well as plenty of luxury hotels to set up your basecamp. As the city quickly rivals global destinations like New York and London, get in a visit before the rest of the world catches on.