Top 10 Romantic Destinations You’ve Never Thought Of

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Looking for an interesting idea to spend time with a woman you like? Travelling is a great option, especially if you are in the position to hire a private jet, from Jettly for example to give you that simple, quick, and luxurious getaway. I am sure she will be 100% thrilled with anything you offer her, so spend a weekend in Paris, or these options for example.

Tales of the past in the City of Terni, Italy.

The city is steeped in legends. Valentine, a Christian Saint, is considered to be the patron of the city. The Saint of the Terni is associated with courtly love. According to the legend, he was the one, who secretly married Roman soldiers and their beloved, against the Emperor’s will. But the Emperor Claudius II was aware of it. He ordered to secure the priest and to execute him. In the memory of his sacrifice, lover all around the world celebrate this day and give each other cards called valentines. 

A journey to Goa

Without doubts, Vienna, Paris, and Prague are considered to be the most Romantic cities on Earth. However, if you want to make a real surprise for your woman, go to Goa, India’s best resort. In February Goa will offer you a gentle sea and long beaches, which create a lounge atmosphere around you. You can make her day and book a cruise to the old pirate schooner and make a romantic dinner for two. If you host a dinner in one of their local restaurants, you will get a chance to taste delicious Indian lobsters, shrimps, and salmon.

Weekends on the Capri island

Another interesting option for couples, who enjoy short sea trips and ultra white yachts, is to spend the weekends on the island of Capri. The island is famous for its picturesque views, cozy coves and untouched nature. Here you have a unique opportunity to stay in a room overlooking the Vesuvius dormant volcano. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets; listen to the wash of the waves… Furthermore, if you book a sea tour, you will see gorgeous Pompeii ruins. 

An intellectual trip

If your couple is looking for some inspiration, it is a must to visit Scotland’s jewel in the crown, the city of Edinburg. Medieval castles, monasteries, museums, famous Royal Mile, as well as many other monuments, make the city highly attractive for tourists. You will derive a real satisfaction if you rent a bicycle there and view its magnificent streets. Besides, this is a once-in-a-life opportunity taste a pure Scottish whiskey. 

Shefshauen, Morocco

Chefchaouen is a small town at the foot of the Reef Mountains in Morocco. It was found in 1471, and till 1920 only 3 foreigners visited it. Nowadays the city is famous for its historical area and is called “the blue pearl” because of it. Considering the vast majority of houses in that area are painted in different shades of blue, it is a great attraction for any couple. The choice of the color was based on the religious beliefs. Chefchaouen was a home to the Sephardi Jews community for a long time. 

However, the city also has its “dark side”. It is considered to be Morocco’s drug center. 

Lord Howe Island, Australia

The island remains almost untouched nowadays. Its indigenous population is quite small, and the number of tourists, allowed to visit the island during the year, is 400 people maximum. The limitation is intended to preserve its unique flora and the crystal-clear lagoon, which has become a home for the coral reef. 

Huacachina, an oasis in the Sechura Desert, Peru.

The Huacachina village is a home for about a hundred people. According to a local legend, the lake occurred, after a young princess, while swimming in the pool, was captured by a hunter. She managed to escape, and the pool turned into a lake. The folds of her mantle turned into dunes, and she turned into a mermaid. 

Bastei bridge across the Elba, Germany

The bridge is a miracle of engineering of the first half of XIX century. The monumental construction in 1824 was wooden, then, in 25 years the old material was replaced with sandstone. The length of this architectural monument is 76.5 meters. 

The Alcazar castle in Sergovia, Spain

Now is also a good time to check out the city of Barcelona if you have the time. The best part is that you can use a service such as luggage storage Sants to hold your belongings as you walk around and explore. You can guarantee they’ll be secure and you can simply enjoy yourself and then go retrieve them when it’s time to depart and move on to your next destination.

Hotel Moulin de Roc, France

Deep in the Dordogne province, on the banks of a quiet river, there is an old mill turned into a charming hotel. You won’t find a single house within 2 miles of the hotel. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful nature. Besides, there is one of the most famous Michelin restaurants at the hotel. 

Gift sets you need this Christmas!

If you love a brand and they do a gift set, chances are you will want it or want to buy it for someone who you also want to love it. As well as stocking fillers, there is sometimes gift sets which make buying that gift all the more easier and here are some you definitely need.

Vintage Cosmetics Company Girls Night In Tin - I am a fan of this cute and kitsch brand. I love that everything is pink and floral and just so very me. This gift tin is described as being the answer to all your pampering needs, this cute love heart tin has everything you need for a pamper session. 

Inside you will find Dolly Bow Make-Up Headband, Floral Slanted Tweezers, 4 Way Nail Buffer, Pink Toe Separators, Floral Nail Scissors and Fantail Brush. Priced at just £27.50 from John Lewis, cute and kitsch it definitely is.

Omorovicza The Miracle Facial Set. If there is one brand which is going to capture your attention, it is Omorovicza, or Oh - more - o - veet - za as the kind lady at the Liberty counter taught me how to say. Inspired by tradition, guided by nature and spearheading the concept of Mineral Cosmetology, the Omorovicza skincare range has a rich, romantic heritage. It was founded by a young couple, Stephen and Margaret de Heinrich de Omorovicza, who met in Budapest. 

This spoiling set comprises a trio of sweet-smelling products to tone, refresh, hydrate and nourish the skin: the Queen of Hungary Mist (30ml), the Illuminating Moisturiser (30ml) and the Miracle Facial Oil (30ml). I am already obsessed with both the mist and the oil and really want to get my hands on the Ultramoor Mud Mask. Priced at £80 which is a saving of £60, this is a great introduction to a beautiful brand.

Michael Buble By Invitation Gift Set. I hadnt expected to like this fragrance at all (reviewed here) but I did and much more so than I had expected. By Invitation is by description a crisp oriental floral scent which has notes of Bergamot, Jasmine, Peony, Sandalwood Musks and Vanilla Praline which come together to create a scent which lingers, lasts and is displayed in a stunning bottle which is suspended in a golden bracelet making it stand right out amongst its peers.

The gift set is also really quite special with a 100ml fragrance and 150ml body lotion at £55 it isn't going to break the bank.

Blank Canvas is a brand that might not have caught your attention yet but it should. Right now you can build and customise your very own box, whether for you or a friend. Inside my box are two palettes and two brushes.

The Master Series Palette One which I reviewed here, The Pippa Palette which Blank Canvas Cosmetics collaborated with Pippa O'Connor Ormond (a Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle blogger from Ireland) to create the gorgeous Pippa palettewhich holds six eyeshadows, a highlighter, blush and bronzer. The F20 is a Buffer Brush and it is ideal for applying liquid, cream or powder products. The bristles are incredibly soft on the skin and with a hot pink handle, what's not to love. The E32 is a Tapered Crease Blender and is great for eyeshadow application and blending with both cream and powder products.

Tigi is brand I use more for their styling products than the shampoo and conditoner, so these two kits are pretty good. The first one is called Bed Head Bigged Up Volumiser and it features Superstar 'Queen for a Day' which is a body-boosting spray and Oh Bee Hive! which is a dry shampoo and together they work in tandem to create luscious locks. I absolutely love the Christmas themed gift box that it is presented in. This set is currently on offer with LookFantastic for just £13.25. 

The second kit is TIGI's Catwalk Haute Volumiser; a kit that works to volumise, lift and hold hair in place, leaving you party-ready. With Root Boost Spray which takes care of those limp locks which lifts hair from the root for added body and bounce and Session Series Hairspray which delivers strong yet flexible hold. Again, it is presented in a festive gift box. Worth £31 this set is also available on Lookfantastic for just £13.95 here.

Liz Earle Botanist Cabinet - If you read my blog regularly then you will know I have this already but it is just such amazing value for money you need to grab it quick. The Botanist Cabinet features 8 drawers which each contain a Liz Earle product and you can expect to find a full sized Cleanse and Polish of course. 

At just £30, reduced from £60 it would make a fantastic gift for yourself, your mum, your best friend, your beauty blogger pal or even just because. Find it here exclusive to Boots.

Benefit Defined and Refined Brows comes in this really cute and handy tin.  Benefit known for their Brows have these fantastic kits and this one contains Benefit BROWVO! conditioning primer 1.0 ml, Benefit precisely my brow pencil 0.08g and Benefit high brow pencil 2.8 g and custom mapping tool to help you create the ideal brow shape for your face.

You can find kits like these in most highstreet stores such as John Lewis and in Boots there is usually an associated offer! Priced at £28.50 this is a great gift

Alpha-H Liquid Laser without the downtime - If you love Alpha-H Liquid Gold but haven't strayed too far away and discovered other products from the brand then this kit is one to look at. 

Designed to be an anti-ageing kit, this trio features Liquid Laser Cleansing Oil, Liquid Laser Concentrate and Liquid Laser Super Anti-Ageing Balm. Together, the Liquid Laser Collection has been specifically designed to target the effects of intrinsic ageing, helping to soften the appearance of fine lines, and improve skin texture, tone and moisture content. You'll find this set on QVC for £47.

Dermalogica Skin Brightening Duo is housed in a cute little christmas box featuring two products inside to give you that eliminate dullness, purify skin and unveil a natural luminosity. 

The Daily Microfoliant® is perhaps one of the most known products from Dermalogica and this unique Rice-based enzyme powder microfoliates dulling debris and instantly leaves skin noticeably smoother and brighter. The second product is the precleanse which is a lightweight Olive and Apricot Kernel-based cleansing oil, which gently liquefies sebum and oil-based debris from the skin’s surface, melts away makeup and leaves your skin feelng incredible soft and smooth to the touch. Priced around £53 with LookFantastic this has a huge saving of over £20.

L'Occitane have the most amazing Christmas gifts this year and they have something for every budget. Whether you want a huge hamper packed full of gifts, a box of your favourite products or a travel size tin, there will be something for you. 

The Arlésienne Travel Collection which comes packaged inside this beautiful tin is more than worth its £20 price. Inside you will find three products which are all scented with the Arlesienne scent and it is one I absolutely adore - A 50g Arlésienne Scented Soap, a 12ml Arlésienne Lip Balm and a 30ml Arlésienne Hand Cream.

Moving on to makeup with Sleek and this is a brand I absolutely love. The makeup kits are just amazing value for money and I have Secretly Spellbound Glitz & Glam gift set which at £28 in Boots should be snapped up.

The gift contains seven full sized products from the range which includes - All Night Long i-Divine Palette which features a gorgeous cocktail of rich smokey nudes, sultry beiges, eye-catching golds and shimmering bronzes. Dip It Liquid Eyeliner In Black, Eyebrow Stylist In Medium, Contour Brush, Face Form In Medium, this is a contour kit which houses a highlighter, bronzer and a blusher. The final two items are Twist Up Lip Pencil In Sugared Apple and Lip Vip Lipstick In Nightspot which is a bright vibrant shade of red.

Now I think this has been a gift guide that covers every possible need for this time of year and for a range of different budgets and needs, there are some real beauties to uncover and enjoy.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Sleek Make Up Box of Tricks Ultimate Makeup Haul

Sleek Makeup is a brand that if you haven't yet tried or discovered not only do you need to right now, but I have the perfect gift that you need and it is on offer in Boots for just £25 instead in £45! Introducing to you the Sleek Make Up Box of Tricks Ultimate Makeup Haul. 

Described as follows "Embrace the magic of make up with your very own Sleek Box of Tricks! Everything you need to perform the tricks of the trade is here; from our iconic i-Divine eye-shadow palette to the perfect products for brows, lips, contouring and highlighting. It’s time to step into the spotlight! This indulgent gift set is the perfect Christmas treat for beauty addicts" and it is most definitely that. Packaged inside the box there is a grand total of NINE products and all so beautifully presented.

So inside the box you will find:

Vintage Romance I-Divine Eyeshadow Palette - 12 shades of super pigmented eye shadows. 

This palette features a great mixture of cool and warm-toned shades ranging from neutrals to purples and burgundies which in turn give you 9 shimmer shades, 1 matte shade and 3 glittery matte shades containing somewhat larger glitter particles.

Face Contour Kit In Medium - This kit includes a silky, matte, easy to blend contour powder and an illuminating highlighter for a natural glow

A duo compact with a contour powder perfect for contouring cheekbones and a shimmer highlighter perfect for illuminating your face giving you that perfect flawless finish. Face Contour Kit in Medium is ideal for medium skin tones but does also come in Light and Dark options.

Lip Vip Lipstick In Walk of Fame - This is a bright red shade which is just stunning. 

This lipstick is semi-matte and is not only intensely pigmented but also gives a velvety finish.

Twist Up Midnight - This is an eyeliner from Sleek and a product I haven't tried. 

An intense black shade which is really quite pigmented and once applied isn't for budging!

Eyebrow Stylist In Medium - combines a unique angled pencil on one end, with a styling and blending brush on the other end, to groom brows into place. 

The innovative angular tip achieves tailor-made strokes from think to thick for outlining and filling, while the rich creamy formula is matte and velvety smooth for a natural look that lasts.

Solstice Highlighting Palette - I have reviewed this palette here in full but highlighting palette suits all skin tones and includes two baked powders, one luxurious cream formula and one silky shimmer powder.

The highly pigmented metallic finishes add a radiant glow and a luminous sheen to the skin. It comes packaged in a stunning rose gold compact with a mirror and a mini powder brush,

Matte Me In Shabby Chic - This is a matt liquid lipstick that glides on in one smooth application, with no need for a second coat. 

Shabby Chic is a muted dark pink and once on the lips is neither drying nor sticky and it works well on its own or with lipstick.

Blush By 3 In Lace - This the ultimate palette offering you three times the impact in one neat little compact. 

With three complementary shades each designed with its own unique finish, from rich shimmers to intensely deep and bright show stopping matte shades.  Crochet is a tangerine matte, Guipure a shimmering pink with a slight gold sheen and then Chantilly which is a matte coral. 

Full Fat Lash Mascara - This intense blackest black volumising formula delivers immensely fat lashes without the weight or clumps. 

The revolutionary brush captures even the hardest to reach lashes, and the long lasting formula will ensure your lashes maintain maximum volume all day.

So what you have in one box is over £60 worth of products for just £25, which is absolutely incredible. Sleek Make Up Box of Tricks Ultimate Makeup Haul is brilliant for those make up lovers, those who are fans of Sleek, those who have never tried Sleek and for absolutely everyone!

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise