Grab this Diwali break to indulge in joys of a couple vacation

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The weather’s oh-so romantic and you must grab this Diwali break to indulge in the joys of a couple vacay

We bring to you the little-known gems that you two must discover this season. Take a cruise holiday and sail into the picturesque lagoons and fishing harbours (head to Australia, Spain or the Mediterranean) or take a flight to a destination with immense cultural significance (visit Portugal, Cambodia or Oman).

Learn about your family tree and discover your roots (visit Fiji, Mauritius or Canada) or get footloose and let you hair down at the hip nightspots (hit Krabi, Japan, New York or London). The choices are way too many and so are the offers this holiday time.

Follow the Diwali festivity by indulging in nature’s bounty and learn a new sport (visit Singapore or Malaysia) or get fearless and take a chance with extreme activities (head to New Zealand or USA), there’s so much to do on a vacation that can strengthen your bond as a couple. Diwali escapes do not mean that you miss out on celebrating this festival.

You can innovate the celebration by witnessing Diwali abroad where the Indian community follow rituals with pomp and splendour (don’t forget to carry your ghagra-choli and kurta-churidaar along). Romance is all around along with a slight nip the air, make the most of the winter months setting in on a vacation for two. Read on for the best on offer with ET-Travel .

Compiled by Nimisha Tiwari