Romantic getaways for two

1. A sailing trip in the Sunderbans

From relaxing in a palatial suite and indulging in a massage onboard to sun-downers on river islands, wild encounters and insight into the life of brave locals, a sojourn in the Hooghly river in West Bengal promises once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
"A cruise trip to Sunderbans is for couples who love to embark on new voyages of discovery together; who are mindful travellers and find joy in enjoying together a deeper connection to places and people.The bonds that are created while experiencing a moving moment are stronger and everlasting. This is a luxurious, romantic cruise for people in love - not only with each other but also with travel, diversity of culture and terrain, wildlife and everything they believe in and stand for," says travel designer Loveleen Multani Arun.
The Antara Ganges Voyager departs Kolkata on Feb 26 and arrives back in Kolkata on March 1.
2. A sustainable dining experience for two in Maldives

Maldives, as a destination, might not seem unconventional to you and your partner but what you choose to do when here can definitely add a lot of meaning to your romantic getaway. Yes, the place has a lot to offer besides the turquoise lagoons, sun-kissed beaches, overwater villas and spectacular underwater marine life.

Located in the southern Maldives on the GaafuAlifu Atoll, The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah offers the Earth Table, a unique sustainable dining experience wherein you and your partner can discover a rich variety of locally-grown edible plants with the resort’s chef and pick your own harvests. During this 3-hour activity, couples also take a cooking lesson to whip up a delicious and nutritious lunch to enjoy their fruits of labour. The experience brings one closer to nature by engaging in sustainable development and earth-friendly agriculture.
Other off-beat experiences in Maldives:
- Deep-sea fishing trip
- Sunset dolphin cruises
- Snorkelling
- Fluoro night diving
- Visit to local village islands
3. An enchanting ‘tea, sea and safari’ circuit in Sri Lanka

Couples looking beyond destinations like Dubai and Maldives can consider a private jet experiential journey to Srilanka. One can choose to fly from Delhi or Mumbai to Colombo in a Dassault Falcon 2000 (12-seater) or an Embraer Legacy 650 (13-seater).

Pick from a range of accommodation including villas and tented lodges, depending on your holiday style. If you and your partner share the common love for tea, pick the Ceylon Tea Trails journey where in you stay in a restored, colonial-era tea planter bungalow and indulge in unique dining experiences like tea-infused dinner, tea planter’s picnic lunch and a private tea tasting experience.
4. The White Night of Rajputs in Bikaner

Overshadowed by its celebrity cousins - Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, the remote town in Thar desert remains fairly under-explored as a holiday destination. Explore the vibrant city on a long weekend break with your partner to discover its rustic charm.
One of the most ethereal and intimate experiences in Bikaner is the sundowner at Darbari village, around 22 km from the city. A stretch of soft green pastures and lush oasis, Darbari Lake was once a favourite game hunting spot for the maharajas of Bikaner. Post hunting, they would dine here in style and feast on their shikaar. "Enjoy a glass of wine and traditional game meat like quail and goat amid a mesmerising ambiance of white shamianas, surrounded by lanterns and candles. With a flutist serenading under the star-lit sky, you and your partner can recreate the enchanting "White Night of Rajputs", an experience offered by Narendra Bhawan Bikaner!," says Siddharth Yadav, VP, MRS Hotels.
With warm days and chilly nights, February makes for a great time to visit Bikaner.
5. Wine amid windmills in Phaltan, Maharashtra

Located in Satara district of southwest Maharashtra, Phaltan and the surrounding region is packed with ample natural beauty, historical sights, temples and more. Famous for its tall sugarcane fields and pomegranate orchards, this little-explored town is a fresh slice of bucolic bliss.
One of the most romantic things to do in Phaltan is sip on a glass of wine while taking in the spectacular sunset at the nearby Pussegaon windmill farm. There are more than 200 windmills in this area producing enough electricity for the whole town."About an hour’s drive from Jakson Inns can take you to the dreamy hill-top location with gigantic, stark-white windmills surrounded by vast stretches of greenery. When here, you and your partner can enjoy a delicious picnic under the deep-blue skies. This is also a great location to pop the question," says Soraya Rebello, VP, CSR & Corporate Communications at Jakson Group. It isn't just the location that's spectacular; the drive is blissful too. Don't miss a single spectacle!