Paris Dethroned As Top Romantic Travel Destination In New Poll; Maui, Hawaii Now Top
More respondents think that a spontaneous trip with a partner is more romantic than a trip planned in advance. EUGENIA REMARK VIA PEXELS. “> A survey of 2,000 Americans examined some of the most romantic travel…
More respondents think that a spontaneous trip with a partner is more romantic than a trip planned in advance. EUGENIA REMARK VIA PEXELS.
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A survey of 2,000 Americans examined some of the most romantic travel destinations in the world and found that Maui, Hawaii, was voted the top pick this year (34%).
While many respondents (33%) still cherish the intimacy that Paris brings, results showed that scenic destinations like Rome, Italy (29%) or Santorini, Greece (11%) can hold their own.
Others look to beachy and tropical locations, such as Cancun, Mexico (19%), Costa Rica (13%), and the British Virgin Islands (12%), to feel the spark.
Conducted by Talker Research in partnership with Funjet Vacations, the survey found that although respondents yearn to visit these popular destinations, a majority (69%) believe that hidden or smaller destinations are more romantic.
Similarly, more Americans acknowledge that lesser-known destinations are better for setting the mood for intimacy with a partner (45%) and bonding with them overall (45%).
No matter where they go, traveling puts respondents in the mood: on average, those surveyed estimate they’re about 62% more romantic on vacation than during their regular life.
In fact, half of single respondents said that one of the best parts of traveling is the potential to find love.
If they were traveling with a partner, those surveyed would put their love on display by going for walks on the beach (55%), watching sunsets together (54%), or holding hands (53%).
“Vacationing together isn’t just about discovering new places; it’s about igniting, deepening, or rekindling the romance, escaping the ordinary, and celebrating the love that binds you,” said Dana Studebaker, vice president of marketing of consumer brands at Funjet Vacations. “The beauty of all-inclusive resorts is that they offer the perfect stress-free escape, removing the hassle of planning and allowing you to focus entirely on each other.”
