Sun, sea, snuggling – and strife? Marie Claire decides that the idealised vision of the romantic getaway should always be taken with a precautionary pinch of salt (and sand).

Text: Renyi Lim
Image: Inmagine

One of the most enjoyable things about going on holiday – once the packing, visa-panicking and passport-hunting have been dealt with – is that sense of anticipation when you know you’re going on an adventure. Anything could happen, and that certainly applies to the idea of romance as well.

Getting away from it all with your partner means that the two of you won’t have to face the usual distractions like work or not having enough time. It’s just you, him and a foreign land waiting to be explored. That emphasis on being there together as a couple encourages you to pay more attention to each other, to interact, and to embrace new experiences with someone you care about. (And if he won’t let go of his Blackberry, ‘accidentally’ throwing it into the sea is completely justified.)

If you’re a single gal who’s quite happy to travel independently, then that gives you full license to check out the local scenery – and I’m not talking about castles, cliff tops or archipelagos. Depending on where you are (I’ve heard very good reports about Argentina), there are likely to be a number of handsome local gentlemen willing to show you around the area. Provided that you like them and feel safe with them, they can take you to places off the crowded tourist track, allowing you a taste of what life is really like in an exotic location.

You can find the full version of this article in our July 2011 issue - available now at all good newsagents and bookstores.

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