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wilderness that makes up this diverse region. Book it: Olympic Holidays offers seven nights’ half-board in a Double Chalet at the five-star Bogmallo Beach Resort, South Goa from £919 per person, including flights from Gatwick and based on a November departure.
olympicholidays.com
w THAILAND The landscapes, the beaches, the food – Thailand ticks just about every box, and whether you’ve got couples looking to hike their way through a national park, volunteer at an elephant sanctuary or kick back and relax on a secluded, palm-fringed island, there’s something here to suit. The country isn’t short on beaches
but for some of the best look to Krabi, where limestone formations soar above snow-white sands, mangrove forests lace the landscapes and idyllic islands scatter the Andaman shoreline. Accommodation ranges from
the rustic to the mega-luxe. For somewhere in between, Gold Medal recommends the new, sleek Centra by Centara Phu Pano Resort, which is a short drive from resort town Ao Nang and set in idyllic tropical surroundings – all bright-green palms flanking imposing, craggy cliffs. Book it: A week in a Centra Superior King costs from £869 with Travel 2, including return transfers and Qatar Airways flights from Heathrow, based on travel in February 2019.
goldmedal.co.uk
White-sand shores, cerulean seas and fiery sunsets; when it comes to romance, the Maldives mean serious business
w THE MALDIVES White-sand shores, cerulean seas and fiery sunsets burning pink-orange above the horizon; when it comes to romance, the Maldives mean serious business. You’re not hard-pressed to find
romantic spots here, with everything from castaway picnics to candlelit beach dinners on hand, but for the ultimate in romance, Deborah Matthews, reservations manager for Carrier, recommends Milaidhoo Island. “It only allows children over nine years, so it’s great for couples,” she says. Each private villa comes with its
own infinity pool and terrace, meaning guests feel totally secluded, and there are three restaurants – including one serving Maldivian food on an atmospheric dhoni boat – alongside a sand-floor bar, diving centre, over- water spa and yoga pavilion, meaning plenty to please clients of every taste. Book it: Carrier offers a week’s half- board in a Water Pool View Villa at
ABOVE:
Goa, India BELOW:
Centra by
Centara Phu Pano Resort, Thailand
Milaidhoo from £6,190 per person, based on two adults sharing. The price includes Emirates flights from Gatwick and seaplane transfers, and is valid from January 11 to April 30, 2019.
carrier.co.uk
w SRI LANKA Sri Lanka is going from strength to strength, ranking second only to the Maldives on Kuoni’s list of the most popular winter-sun destinations for couples this year. And with its mix of wildlife, beaches, culture and crystal- clear ocean, it’s not hard to see why. You could easily spend a week at
an ultra-luxury resort on the south coast – Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa and Amanwella to name a few – without budging an inch, but there’s plenty more to see, so suggest couples combine a beach stay with a week’s tour of the island to get the most out of it. Must- sees include the Sigiriya rock fortress, Dambulla cave temple, Temple of the Tooth and Udawalawe National Park, where safaris take visitors to glimpse the wild elephants, leopards and other creatures that roam its vast plains. Book it: Travel Gallery offers a 14-night trip to Sri Lanka including three nights at Hotel Sigiriya, three nights at the Rosyth Estate tea plantation and a week’s half-board in a superior room at the four-star Avani hotel in Bentota from £2,120 per person. The price includes a 4x4 safari through Minneriya National Park and visits to key sights, and is based on travel in November or early December.
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