I am a very romantic person who loves to travel. So whenever I travel, I look for unique and fun couple activities with my hubby. While watching Reels yesterday, I saw a great video about the ABCs of travel, and I thought, wow, what a great idea for a date night blog. I hope you all agree.
Ready to fall in love with the world and each other? If you are looking for an average movie-and-dinner date night. This list is not for you. It is a global love story written one unforgettable experience at a time, from aquariums in Abu Dhabi to ziplines in Costa Rica. Whether you’re planning your honeymoon or anniversary or just chasing the thrill of being together, these alphabetized adventures are here to inspire your most romantic, bucket list-worthy moments. From A to Z, these activities are a love letter to romance worldwide.
A – Architecture in Abu Dhabi
Wander hand-in-hand where futuristic dreams meet timeless tradition. Think sleek skyscrapers that shimmer like mirages, grand mosques adorned with intricate mosaics, and palaces that whisper tales of royalty.
B – Beach Day in St. Barths
Chilled rosé, designer sunglasses, and that just-right ocean breeze—this isn’t just a beach day, it’s the beach day. Saint Barths knows how to serve luxury and barefoot bliss.
C – Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
Learn to cook like Thai royalty—bond over coconut milk, chili peppers, and laughter in an open-air kitchen in Northern Thailand.
D – Desert Picnic in Dubai
Camel rides at sunset? Check. Candlelit feast under a sky full of stars? Check. Five-star romance in the middle of golden dunes? You already know.
E – Evening Gondola Ride in Venice
Cue the accordion music and dramatic sighs. Float through the Grand Canal wrapped in each other’s arms as the city sparkles around you.
F – Fireworks Over Tokyo Bay
Head to a rooftop bar or hop on a yakatabune boat to watch Tokyo’s summer fireworks festivals light up the sky. Warning: may cause spontaneous hand-holding.
G – Glacier Helicopter Picnic in New Zealand
Take love to new heights—literally. Fly over snow-capped peaks and land on a remote glacier for a champagne toast and gourmet picnic.
H – Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia
Drift through pink morning skies, cuddle under a shared blanket, and watch the world shrink below. It’s dreamy, it’s dizzying, it’s unforgettable.
I – Ice Skating in Vienna
Glide (or wobble) across Rathausplatz under twinkling lights, then warm up with hot chocolate and stolen kisses.
J – Jazz Night in New Orleans
Live brass, sultry saxophones, and dancing in the streets. Jazz in NOLA is less of a genre and more of a mood.
K – Kayaking Through the Norwegian Fjords
Paddle side-by-side through majestic fjords carved by ancient glaciers: peace, scenery, and total relationship goals.
L – Lighthouse Sunset in Santorini
Watch the sun melt into the Aegean Sea from Akrotiri Lighthouse. Bonus points for baklava and Greek wine afterward.
M – Michelin-Star Dinner in Paris
Dress up. Dine slowly. Let the lights of the Eiffel Tower be your backdrop as you toast to your romance in the City of Love.
N – Northern Lights Chase in Iceland
Snuggle under the aurora borealis. Chase the lights by jeep or snowmobile, or stay cozy in a glass-roofed cabin.
O – Overwater Bungalow in the Maldives
Slip into your favorite bikini and soak up Vitamin D in the private pool of your overwater bungalow. All your cares will feel (and be) miles and miles away.
P – Paddleboarding in Bora Bora
Float across turquoise lagoons as Mt. Otemanu looms in the distance. Every splash feels like a scene from a dream.
Q – Quad Biking in the Sahara
Kick up golden sand as you ride into the vast, whisper-quiet horizon. Adrenaline meets awe in the ultimate desert date.
R – Rooftop Drinks in Rome
From the Colosseum to the Vatican, take in the Eternal City with an Aperol Spritz in hand and your soulmate across the table.
S – Stargazing in the Atacama Desert
There’s no better place to watch the universe unfold. The clearest skies on Earth + zero light pollution = infinite magic.
T – Train Ride Through the Swiss Alps
Wrap yourselves in cashmere and watch postcard-perfect villages and snow-dusted peaks roll by. All aboard the love train!
U – Underground Cave Dining in Belize
Dine by torchlight in an ancient limestone cavern, where mystery meets candlelit intimacy.
V – Vineyard Picnic in South Africa’s Winelands
Uncork a bottle in Franschhoek or Stellenbosch and toast to forever beneath the oaks.
W – Waterfalls in Bali
Chase waterfalls, kiss beneath one, and plunge into a crystal-clear pool. Your inner adventurers will be thrilled.
X – Xunantunich Ruins in Belize
Climb Mayan temples and write your love legend among the ancient stones.
Y – Yacht Day in the Greek Isles
Island-hop like royalty on a private yacht. Think: sun-drenched decks, whitewashed villages, and endless blue.
Z – Zipline in St Lucia
Scream. Laugh. Soar. And then crash into each other’s arms at the bottom, high on love and adrenaline.
Which date night has your heart fluttering? Whether you dream of glaciers or gondolas, let Trips to Cherish turn that bucket list into a passport-stamped reality. I have done 14 of these activities. How many can you cross off your bucket list?
