Feel like having a quiet date night at home? These 5 romantic travel movies are the perfect entertainment for couples who love to travel and can spark ideas for your next romantic escape.
1. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Romantic Travel Location: Singapore
Romantic Things to Do in Singapore:
I can’t imagine anyone watching this movie and not falling in love with Singapore! Many of the movie scenes are set in top tourist attractions in Singapore such as the Marina Bay Sands Hotel – home to Singapore’s highest infinity swimming pool. Couples visiting the Marina Bay Sands Hotel can also look forward to the best views from its observation deck and SkyBar. While in Singapore, look out for the Chijmes – a gorgeous, restored gothic chapel where the wedding in the movie took place. The wedding reception was held at the supertrees of Gardens by the Bay.
The couple in the movie stayed at the luxurious Raffles Hotel. If you travel to Singapore on a budget, you can still get a taste of the hotel just by planning a visit to the bar or restaurant for date night. It’s the best place to try the famous Singapore Sling gin-based cocktail as it that originated there. The Raffles Hotel restaurant is beautifully and romantically decorated.
Synopsis of the Love Story:
The gorgeous couple faces his difficult mother during a visit to Singapore for his friend’s wedding.
Favourite Love Song from the Romantic Movie:
Can’t help falling in love ~ by Kina Grannis
2. Me Before You (2016)
Romantic Travel Location: Paris
Romantic Things to Do in Paris:
The way that the character Will describes his fond memories of Paris to his love interest Lou can cause anyone to dream of a romantic escape to the city of love. “…sit outside a cafe in Le Marais and drink coffee and eat a plate of warm croissants with unsalted butter and strawberry jam.” he says. Sounds like a lovely date idea!
He also recommends visiting a Perfumery. “…you will hopefully see L’Artisan Parfumeur where, after you read this, you should go and try the scent called something like Papillons Extrême (can’t quite remember). I always did think it would smell great on you.” How amazing would it be to go to Paris for a romantic escape and visit a perfumery with your partner where he then gifts you either your favourite scent or one that he loves the smell of on you?
Synopsis of the Love Story:
Will and Lou meet under tragic circumstances as she becomes his caregiver after he’s left paralysed by accident.
Favourite Love Song from the Romantic Movie:
Photograph ~ by Ed Sheeran
3. The Tourist (2010)
Romantic Travel Location: Venice
Romantic Things to Do Venice:
No doubt after watching this movie you’ll too want to book a hotel with scenic views of Venice and go sailing on its stunning canals.
While you are there, be sure to go for a romantic photo shoot in Venice and hope your partner spoils you with the romantic gift of Venetian Cameo jewellery from the Jewellery shop Eredi Jovon the Rialto Bridge. Any memories you make in Venice are sure to be unforgettable.
Synopsis of the Love Story:
Frank meets the woman of his dreams on a train to Venice, and although her mysterious nature turns his world upside down, he’s so captivated by her that he doesn’t seem to mind.
Favourite Love Song from the Romantic Movie:
Bedroom Dreams ~ Main Movie Theme – classical music that carries one’s thoughts right back to your favourite scenes from the movie.
4. Couples Retreat (2008)
Romantic Travel Location: Bora Bora
Romantic Things to Do in Bora Bora:
The film was primarily shot at the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort in Bora Bora. It’s one of THE top five star resorts in this picturesque island. It’s no wonder this is the movie that inspired my hubby and me to go to Bora Bora for our honeymoon. If the cost of staying at the luxurious St. Regis Bora Bora is too pricey for you, don’t worry, I’ve got some priceless tips for visiting Bora Bora for cheaper.
Hire a professional Bora Bora photographer to take some snaps of your memorable time there, go for a romantic dive where you get to exchange shell leis, participate in a jet ski tour to a private motu or drive a quad up the mountain for breathtaking views of the surroundings.
Synopsis of the Love Story:
Four couples at different stages of their relationships go on a couples retreat in Bora Bora where some hilarious misadventures happen!
Favourite Love Song from the Romantic Movie:
Stuck on You ~ by Lionel Richie
5. Adrift (2018)
Romantic Travel Location: Sailing across the ocean in a private yacht
Romantic Things to Do while Sailing
The movie reminds us of the indescribable feeling found only with sailing with your loved one with just the infinite horizon in sight.
What’s not to love about 360- degree sunsets viewed from a sailboat with champagne or another favourite beverage in hand and your partner close to you? Such blissful seclusion may allow for fun skinny dipping sessions too!
Synopsis of the Love Story:
A couple that met and fell in love in Tahiti take on one of their best (and worst?) adventures together when they are offered a job to sail a yacht 1000 miles across the Pacific ocean. Based on a true story.
Favourite Love Song from the Romantic Movie:
Where’s My Love ~ by SYML
Bonus: Passengers (2016)
Romantic Travel Location: Outer Space
Romantic Things to Do in Outer Space
Okay yes, it’s not possible yet for us to enjoy a romantic escape to outer space, but doesn’t every trip we plan start with a dream of travelling to the destination?
The movie makes us look forward to a time where perhaps one day we can also have a whole spaceship to ourselves, enjoy the best starry views together and be served cocktails that taste out-of-this-world in bars where robots serve us. We’re excited about what future romantic escapes and date nights will look and feel like, are you?
Synopsis of the Love Story:
A man and woman find themselves stranded on a spaceship after waking up from hibernation much earlier than planned for migrating to a new planet.
Favourite Love Song from the Romantic Movie:
Levitate ~ by Imagine Dragons
How many of these romantic travel movies have you watched and which movie do you like most? Is there a movie you think deserves to be on this list? Please leave your suggestions in the comments section below.
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4 Comments
Wonderful, thank you for the great recommendation Kobus!
Such a great list! HUbby and I have watched all of these movies and couldn’t agree more!
These all sound fabulous ‘ I saw crazy Rich Asians
Loved it ! Thanks for sharing !
Valerie
This is a great list, I’ve have watched 4 out of the 6 movies 🙂
Another romantic travel movie I can think of for this list is Just Married starring Ashton Kutcher