According to Avanti Destinations, couples increasingly seek unique, exotic locales for romantic getaways. The company specializes in customized multi-destination vacations across Europe, Asia, Latin America, the South Pacific, North Africa and the Middle East.
“To create the ideal romantic trip, you first need to know your clients’ interests and tastes,” said Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Gina Bang in a press statement. “Do they prefer the classically romantic—like Paris, a Tuscan wine villa, Santorini, Fiji? Do they have shared passions for food and wine, wellness, history, or some activity like cycling or snorkeling? Do they have a particular destination in mind, do they want a beach, or are they open to something completely new and different—like walking on glaciers in New Zealand, glamping in a Bedouin tent in Morocco, soaking in a Japanese onsen (hot spring), white-water rafting in Costa Rica, staying in an Airstream camper on the otherworldly Bolivian Salt Flats, or taking particular types of cooking classes?
“While the romance classics are still strong sellers, we’ve seen steady growth in bookings to less conventional destinations for romance travel, and a definite trend towards special interests. Generally, these FIT couples have already seen the iconic destinations and want to share the experience of discovering something new. And often they want to visit several new places on the same trip. That’s our specialty, helping advisors make a seamless vacation that connects multiple destinations”, added Bang.
Romantic Travel by Avanti
For culinary enthusiasts and wine aficionados, Avanti’s newest offerings present a variety of romantic possibilities. In Athens, couples can partake in a private 3-hour Greek cooking class. New Zealand beckons with a private helicopter and wine experience, complete with lunch, offering a bird’s-eye view of the vineyards.
Paris, the city of love, now has a private 2-hour wine and chocolate tasting, perfect for couples with a sweet tooth. A private sunset and Prosecco boat tour in Sorrento combines Italy’s renowned sparkling wine with coastal views. Umbria offers a picnic at a wine estate overlooking Assisi, blending history with gastronomy.
For those seeking more adventurous culinary experiences, Costa Rica’s Monteverde has a treetop dining experience. Couples can savor a 9-course tasting menu in a glass box suspended 50 feet high in the lush canopy. In Lima, Peru, a private gastronomic night tour culminates in dinner at a fine restaurant.
Avanti’s FIT bookings increasingly feature private options over shared tours and transfers, ensuring an intimate experience for couples. Travel advisors can customize recommended itineraries or create bespoke vacations from scratch using Avanti’s online platform or by consulting with their travel specialists.
The company has nearly 400 romantic tours and activities and at least 100 accommodations, including hotels and resorts, villas, castles, chateaux, jungle lodges, luxury desert camps and traditional Japanese ryokans. Most of these properties are 4-—and 5-star.
Advisors can find inspiration and detailed information in Avanti’s latest 60-page Romance E-brochure on their advisor portal.
For more information, visit avantidestinations.com.
