Ultimate bucket list ideas for couples

As a couple there isn’t anything quite like ticking something of four bucket list together or finally booking that dream trip or experience. There is so much on offer all over the world that is perfect shared with that special someone.

Let us know how many you have ticked off of the list.

The best bucket list items for couples

Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia Turkey

Step back in time to this unique town in the caves and mountains. Hotels and accommodation carved into the caves and a perfect back drop of rock formations, mountains and of course the all important hot air balloons.

Enjoy the balloons from the comfort of your hotels roof top whilst sipping on Turkish coffee and then the next day step up the experience by taking a sun rise ride in a beautiful hot air balloon for an amazing bucket list experience. This is an experience dreams are made of.

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Stay in an over water bungalow

Nothing screams ultimate luxury bucket list experience for couples than staying in your own private over water bungalow in either the Maldives or Bora Bora.

Step out of bed and straight into the water if you wish whilst enjoying the epic bathrooms, views and lounge areas.

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Glamping under stars in the desert – Desert safari

There is no more romantic setting than staying in a luxury tent in the desert and enjoying an Arabian evening. Make sure you take a trip to the sand dunes for sunset and spend the evening gazing at the stars from the comfort of your Arabian carpet.

Source; Royal adventure safari

Picnic under the Eiffel Tower

The city of love is undoubtedly a perfect setting for a bucket list adventure and picnicking under the Eiffel Tower whilst it’s lights twinkle is the perfect date night.

We chose the perfect spot on the river bank which was not crowded and had a perfect view of the tower. Pack some nibbles and a bottle of bubbly for the perfect bucket list evening.

Gondola ride in Venice

In our opinion Venice is one of the most romantic cities in the world with canal views, gorgeous restaurants filled with pizza, pasta and wine and beautiful architecture to marvel at.

One of the most romantic bucket list experiences is jumping on board a traditional Venetian gondola and exploring the canals as your driver navigates through the maze of canals and secret alleyways to the most stunning bridge views.

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Explore Italy on a vespa

There is for sure no better way to explore Italy than by hopping on a traditional vespa and whizzing through the beautiful towns to find picturesque architecture to marvel at.

Hold onto your significant other as you drive through the maze of streets and breathe in the aroma of delicious Italian foods occupying the air.

Hop on board an African safari

Throw on your adventure clothing and hop on board a jeep for the couples bucket list adventure of a lifetime. Be up in time for sunrise to see the Serengeti waking up and coming alive.

Be lucky enough to see the big 5 for the ultimate safari experience. This is for sure a moment to share with your partner.

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Sunrise hike to Adam’s Peek Sri Lanka

Take on this bucket list challenge together as you head up to Adam’s Peak in the darkness to reach the peak for sunset. Take breaks at the beautiful Sri Lankan tea stops before arriving at the Peak inside for sunrise. Take in the view of the sun above the clouds and marvel at the colours in the sky.

Huddle up at the top with a cup of traditional Sri Lankan tea and enjoy this peaceful moment together.

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Wine tasting in Italy

Taste wine from the wine region of Italy and marvel at the views of the beautiful Tuscan hills. Cheers your glasses to a new and romantic bucket list experience as you learn about types of wine and grapes.

Take a hand in hand stroll through the vineyards for the ultimate experience before enjoying more wine with tastings of cheese.

 

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Take a beer bath in Prague

Enter your private bathing room and take note as the assistant adds your ingredients to the barrel tubs. Submerge yourself into your couples tub and soak up the beer in this hot tub barrel.

Whilst your at it treat yourself to unlimited beer from the tap as you cheers to a very unique way to tick something off of your bucket list.

Stay in a floating bungalow in Koh Sok National Park Thailand

Arrive by longtail boat at your floating village as you take in the beauty of Koh Sok National Park filled with forestry, blue and green waters and limestone cliffs and rock formations.

Settle into your floating bungalow and enjoy the experience of sitting on the dock of the bay.

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Soak in the thermal baths in Budapest

Dip your toes into the steamy waters of the Budapest thermal baths and submerge yourselves as you take in the beautiful architecture of Budapest around you as the air fills with steam from the hot bath.

Grab a drink together and enjoy the cold beverage whilst the bath keeps you warm.

Ride bikes over the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset

Grab 2 bikes from the racks nearby and head off together over this iconic New York bridge. Take in the views of this concrete jungle as the sunsets behind it creating some almighty colours in the sky.

Watch the sunset from the Brooklyn side for the ultimate bucket list experience.

Visit the Taj Mahal for sunrise

No building speaks more of true romance than the Taj Mahal. Visit and learn about the buildings history as Emperor Shah Jahan built it for his favourite wife and true love.

Visit at sunrise to see the sun rising behind the Taj for the best experience. If you make it at sunset view the sunset from the Red Fort which gives you excellent views of the sun setting behind the Taj.

Source: Time travel turtle

Visit the Hollywood sign

Visit Hollywood’s most famous attraction together and take a hike to see the Hollywood sign. Choose from viewing from the bottom or take on the hike to get behind and look down at Los Angeles below you.

This is a once in a lifetime experience that should be shared.

Santa Monica Pier at sunset

Act like children again as you enjoy the amusements and fair ground rides on Santa Monica pier. Feast on popcorn and cotton candy whilst taking a sunset ride on the ferris wheel for beautiful views over the whole of Santa Monica beach.

Cherry blossoms season in Japan

Head to Japan between the months of February and May to see the cherry blossom season in action. Stroll down cherry blossom filled paths and float on the water underneath the cherry blossoms for the ultimate romantic bucket list experience.

Source: CNN Traveller

Visit the fairy pools in the Isle of Skye

Head to Glen Brittle to reach the magic that is the fairy pools of the Isle of Skye. Throw on your swim wear and take a dip together in the cold waters and enjoy the crystal clear waters and falls surrounded by mountains to view.

This is a magical bucket list experience not to be missed.

Take in an Ibiza sunset before dancing all night

Enjoy a beautiful Ibiza sunset on the rocks before heading to one of the world class clubs and bars to dance the night away together to some of the best DJ’s in the world.

Top places to see an Ibiza sunset is Cafe Mambo’s and Es Vedra for a more spiritual option.

Stay in bubble hotel

Enjoy some quality time together and with nature by staying in a unique bubble hotel. marvel at the surrounding nature and of an evening enjoy star gazing directly from your bed.

Source: Lonely planet

Spend the night in a glass igloo in Finland and see the Northern Lights

Get out of the cold and enjoy a night in a glass igloo in Finland during the winter months. For the ultimate experience be lucky enough to be there for a sighting of the northern lights to tick 2 things off your bucket list at once.

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Visit the Blue Lagoon in Iceland

Submerge yourself into the blue murky waters of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and enjoy the naturally heated water. Visit the bar for a drink and enjoy a face mask as you tick this amazing experience off of your bucket list.

Stay in a cave hotel in Greece

stay in ultimate luxury in one of Greece’s luxury resorts Mykonos or Santorini and enjoy a stay in a cave hotel. Swim inside your private cave pool and toast to the perfect view of the horizon outside.

Source: Booking.com

Enjoy an evening tapas in Spain

Tuck into an alfresco feat of tapas and sangria in Spain and enjoy the social Spanish way of life. Chat and laugh as you tick this traditional item from your bucket list.

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Take an overnight cruise of Ha Long Bay

Step on board your cruise ship and take a tour of Ha Long Bay. Marvel at this natural wonder of the world and visit the floating villages. Wake up early for sunrise around the bay and have dinner on the deck for sunset.

Source: Lonely planet

Visit the treasury in Petra Jordan

Wander through the desert with the focus of getting to the Treasury. Take in this wonder of world together and eat up the enchanted energy of the place and the local people.

Source: CNN Traveller

Dine with a view of the Milan Cathedral

Visit the fashion capital of Italy together and marvel at one of the most beautiful architectural cathedrals in the world. Clink your glasses as you enjoy some Italian wine with an almighty view.

Belize blue hole

No destination is quite as naturally beautiful as the Belize blue hole. This huge marine sink hole is a beauty to behold. What better bucket list experience than visiting by boat for a swim or even a helicopter to view the beauty from above.

Source: Lonely Planet

Helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon at sunset

One of the natural wonders of the world and rightly so. The Grand Canyon showcases it’s red rock formation and cliff edges with a beautiful backdrop of the US state of Arizona. Fly in by helicopter and set down for a champagne picnic before lifting back off to admire the view of the canyon at sunset for the ultimate bucket list experience.

Cruise Havana Cuba in a traditional car

The colourful streets of Havana are romantic enough with the sound of soft Cuban music playing and the smells of Cuban cigars and aromas of Cuban food in the back drop. Jump into an open back traditional car and enjoy the views of Havana with the wind in your hair.

Source: Why not Cuba

Watch the sunrise at Angor Wat

Is there a better back drop a sunrise anywhere? Visit the Angor Wat temple and watch as the sun rises from behind and reflects on the water in front. The sky will turn electric shades of yellows, pinks and purples as you view the backdrop of Cambodia coming alive.

Source: On the go tours

Be part of the lantern festival in Thailand

Watch as locals and tourists alike light their lanterns and make a wish as they float off into the sky. Grab your own lantern and make a couples wish before sealing it with a kiss and watch the light float quietly in the air. The view of the reflection in the water is something special and not to be missed.

Source: Trip Savvy

Stay in a wine barrel in Portugal

Is there a better stay for a wine loving couple anywhere in the world? Relax inside your barrel for the night and enjoy a glass or even a bottle of wine on the deck before exploring the local vineyards and wineries. Take in the views all around as you cheers to another bucket list stay.

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Wine and dine in Positano Italy

You will be in awe in this beautiful city on the coast of Italy and enjoy the cliff top views. Snag a table with a view of the town and nestle down for some traditional Italian food and drinks. You will feel like you have stepped right out of a postcard.

Source: The Culture Trip

Visit the 5 cities of Cinque Terre Italy

Grab your scooter or your rail pass and take off to explore the 5 towns of Cinque Terre. These beautiful colourful seaside villages will not disappoint as you enjoy the views of the docks from the fishing boats and sample traditional seafood dishes al fresco. Winding roads and alleyways will have you wandering hand in hand in the magic of Italy.

Visit a sky bar in Bangkok

Hop into the elevator and up to the sky deck of one of Bangkok’s huge sky scrapers. Take in the view as the sun begins to set and Bangkok becomes a montage of lights ahead. Up high away from the madness of the busy city below you can enjoy sipping on cocktails and looking into each others eyes.

Source: The culture trip

Enjoy a pool party at Ocean Beach Marbella

The original home of the pool party is sure to be the ultra trendy Ocean Beach Club in Marbella. Book a bed and get waited on hand and foot as you sip drinks to the music, sample the food and sushi options before cooling off in the huge pool.

Enjoy dinner or drinks in the sky

Pick your favourite city and take advantage of the dinner or drinks in the sky options. London has a great view as you marvel at the London sky line as you cheers your drinks from your platform catapulted in the sky.

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Take a trip in a camper van and live the van life

Pack light and set off on an adventure of a lifetime in a camper van of your choosing. Cook from the comfort of your vehicle and choose a route that best suits your tastes and needs. Wake up in a new location each day and pack so much into your holiday.

Snorkel with turtles in the Gili Islands

Turtles are easy to find in the Gili Islands all you need to do is grab your snorkel and head off from the beach. Spend the day floating on the top of the water and watch as these gentle giants explore their world below you.

Source: Gili shark convention

Visit flamingo beach in Aruba

Don’t miss this opportunity to share the beach with some beautiful pink flamingos. Walk by and observe as the flamingos go about their business and enjoy the sun, sand and sea.

Source: Amazing places

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