This Valentine's Day, check out these picturesque reasons to fall in love again

How often have you felt touched and emotional about Romeo and Juliet’s love story. A trip to Verona in Italy can take you to House of Juliet, which attracts lovers from across the globe who come to explore the very balcony where Romeo would stand serenading his lady love. Juliet’s bronze statue is a hotspot for freeze frame moments and many stick their letters with verses of hopeful romance on her balcony wall.


Taking a cue, ET-travel decided to extend the mushy feeling throughout this season.

Australia leads our survey for romantic destinations opted by most Indians in the recent past. In fact, Tourism Australia has teamed up with Singapore Airlines on a special promotional campaign. This exciting offer is on sale till Feb 28, 2014 for outbound travel from Feb 1 to Sept 30, 2014 in all cities except Bengaluru, where it is valid from March 1 to September 30, 2014.

New Zealand’s Queenstown and Auckland invite you to fall in love again with a dash of adventure. Don’t miss the activities across the Rotorua River this time. South Africa’s vineyards and game reserves hold open nature’s gems to you.

Go right ahead and celebrate your love.



WHERE: Romance in Rustic Wilderness, South Africa

WHAT TO DO: South Africa has an abundance of public and private game reserves that play host to the gorgeous bio-diversity along with the famous Big Five. A guide is at your service at the luxury lodge, who will happily take you both for a breath-taking encounter with the wild. Find yourself within 20 yards of lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, elephant and other African species while you embrace the rustic environment during sun-down here.



End your day by dining over the most sumptuous dishes prepared by your private chef under the shining stars. You can also indulge in a bush spa with your partner and rejuvenate your senses.

DON’T MISS: Shop for exclusive collections of traditional Zulu artefacts, handicrafts and attractive souvenirs.

AIRLINE CONNECTIONS: Travelling to South Africa from any part of the world is easily achieved, as most countries offer flights to O.R. Tambo International Airport outside Johannesburg, and, increasingly, to Durban International Airport and Cape Town International Airport.

FOR DETAILS: www.southafrica.net