Aril Newsletter
Adding excursions and activities to your trip itinerary is a way to personalize your travel experience, tapping into your hobbies and interests while immersing yourself in all a destination has to offer.
When it comes to planning activities during a romantic vacation like a honeymoon or anniversary trip, ask yourself the following questions:
What type of experiences will allow us to feel more connected?
What type of experiences are unique to our destination?
Do we prefer small group or private options?
Do we want to create something to bring home from our travels?
Let's talk about these questions together and look at your upcoming trip to sort through the options available to you.
In the meantime, here is a sample of ideas to get your wheels turning:
Join a small group in the home of a local to learn about buying herbs and vegetables at the market before indulging in samples of local specialties and preparing a meal to eat together. (Mykonos, Greece – Celebrity Cruises)
When it comes to romantic foods, chocolate and wine certainly top the list. Set off on a walking tour of Santa Barbara while listening to a deep dive into the city's history, stopping along the way to sip wine or indulge in a treat like handmade chocolates, bakery items, or gourmet ice cream. (Santa Barbara, California – Princess Cruises)
A peaceful way to take in Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia cruising on private yacht and passing under the six bridges along the iconic Ribeira section of Porto, is the perfect way to see the city from another perspective. Snacking on a selection of cheeses and cured ham with a glass of wine perfects the stunning views. Private Yacht Cruise with Local Wine, Snacks, and Six Bridges(Porto, Portugal)
Float away from life's hustle and bustle and focus on one another while dining on a curated meal with a personalized playlist and the lap of the water as your background music. It's an ideal experience for a celebration, proposal, or simply to rekindle romance. Romantic Floating Picnic Experience(Curacao)
Available in many cities around the world, a photo shoot with a professional photographer provides stunning vacation souvenirs to remember a trip or mark a milestone. Some photographers even give a little tour with their session, offering insights about the city's history and culture between snapping pictures. Private Romantic Urban & Street Photoshoot(Hamburg, Germany)
Creatives will love becoming an artist for a day and spending time with a professional who guides participants through sketching and watercolor techniques to capture the sky, water, and architecture of the city with a pencil and paintbrush. An activity in a beautiful setting that provides a vacation memento is a special way to spend some time together. Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle(Venice, Italy)
Where in the world do you imagine yourselves, together? How do you envision spending your time? How can we make your trip uniquely you with activities you'll talk about for years to come?
