People are going big this year with their vacations, planning longer trips, and spending more on experiences. Travelers are looking to indulge themselves after the heartbreak of the last two years. So this summer, how about a romantic vacation with your partner to rekindle the romance? Walk on the beach, sit by the pool with cocktails in hand, get massages together, and dine under the stars.
To help you narrow down your choices, we’ve found two amazing deals: one in Turks and Caicos and another in Italy. Different parts of the world, so you can choose between Europe (and cover more countries) and the island paradise in the Caribbean. The best part? These are fully refundable, so you can request a refund if your plans (or the situation around the world) changes.
Continue Reading Article After Our Video
Recommended Fodor’s Video
Turks and Caicos
If you’re a beach baby, then look no further than the blue waters of Turks and Caicos. Soft sand underneath your feet, colorful corals in clear waters when you dive in, swimsuit weather, and most of all, privacy.
You can stay at the all-inclusive East Bay Resort with sweeping views of the glorious East Bay Beach and the Caribbean Sea. The beachfront resort has restaurants, a spa, and a swimming pool, but if you want to add a little spice of adventure to your trip, go scuba diving and snorkeling with dive instructors–the resort has an on-site PADI dive shop and it’s very close to the island’s best dive sites.
You can stay in a beachfront suite for five nights with your partner for $2,299. The suite includes a large balcony with views of the pool and the beach, a beachfront living room, and a full kitchen. Upgrading to the one-bedroom suite with panoramic views will cost $2,660.
Those who book this deal can travel through December 19, 2022. You’ll get all meals included, plus drinks; activities including paddleboarding, snorkeling, and kayaking; and round-trip transfers from the airport/ferry and the hotel.
Italy
Now coming to the other part of the world. A summer trip to Italy is another dream, but we’re not suggesting the usual suspects of Rome and Venice. This deal whisks you off to Southern Italy, off the Amalfi Coast, on the island of Ischia.
A little calmer than its buzzing cousin Capri, the volcanic island of Ischia is known for its quaint villages, thermal spas, and dramatic cliffs. From April 15-October 16 (some dates unavailable), Botania Relais & Spa is offering 44% off.
Stay for four nights in a Superior Room for $1,279 upwards from April 15-May 31 and September 19-October 16. The package in June and July will cost more, at $1,649. But here’s what you get: a daily breakfast for two, a two-course cooking class, and a round-trip boat trip to Capri. You can add extra nights to your itinerary at $279, or upgrade to a half-board meal plan for $71 per person, per night.
The adults-only hotel has a pool, a reading room, a spa, restaurants and bar, and the most incredible three hectares of manicured parks and gardens. San Montano beach and Negombo Thermal Park are downhill from the hotel, and there’s also an outdoor amphitheater to enjoy evening concerts and performances. The hotel can also recommend sailing trips, thermal spas, and beaches—a must-do is the Poseidon gardens, Europe’s largest thermal springs park.
As a heads up, although Fodor’s fully endorses this deal, we receive a small commission on this transaction.