Whether you want to shout it from the rooftops or whisper it quietly in someone’s ear, these are five of the best places to say, “I love you” to that special one.
Cape Town, South Africa
Dubbed the “Cape of Good Hope” by travelers sailing around Africa to India in the 1650s, Cape Town attracts many hopefuls searching for adventure, relaxation, and romance. With the iconic Table Mountain as a backdrop, the V&A Waterfront offers fine dining, music and cultural performances that set the scene for any romantic evening. If you are feeling adventurous, hike up Lion’s Head and shout, “I love you” for the world to hear. The bustling city below turns into a shimmering basin of lights at night with the cool ocean air weaving through the fynbos plants unique to the area.
Whispering Wall, Australia
Located in South Australia is a reservoir that supplies water to nearby towns. What makes this reservoir unique is that sound travels along its concrete wall from one side to the other. Built in 1899, it is amazing that the dam wall’s acoustic qualities are still intact today. If one person stands on one side and another walks across to the other, they can whisper sweet nothings into the wall and hear it from over 400 feet away. This goes to show that you do not have to be right next to each other to say I love you.
Hawk’s Nest, USA
According to the legend that dates back to the 1800s, there is a cliff known as ‘Lover’s Leap’ in Hawk’s Nest State Park. From this cliff jumped a young couple whose love was forbidden because they came from opposing Native American communities. There are many other stories of couples driven to leap off of the cliff because of their forbidden love. Do not take the plunge to show you love someone, rather admire the views with someone you love and tell them that you do.
Bora Bora, Tahiti
If you have seen the movie Couple’s Retreat then you have surely marvelled at the beauty of Bora Bora. It must be a romantic place if it was chosen as the location for the movie. The characters retreat to this island paradise in order to restore their relationships. Who could resist falling in love with the crystal clear water, sandy white beaches and island vibe? This makes Bora Bora the ideal place to rekindle a fading love or to spark a new flame. Go coconut picking, relax on the beach or snorkel in the clear water.
Love Market, Vietnam
If all else fails or if you have no one to say, “I love you” to, why not head to the Love Market in Vietnam? Every weekend, singles flock to find “the one.” The way it works is that the girls will wait patiently for a boy to approach them. If he takes hold of her hand, it means he would like to get to know her. If she likes him, they will move away from the crowd and find a place where they can talk. If she is not interested, she can simply let go of his hand and he will move on to the next girl. So if you are single, do not stress; there is someone out there waiting to meet you!
Summary:
There are many ways you can say “I love you,” you can shout it aloud or whisper it softly to the person you care for. It does not matter where you go, but whom you are with. Regardless of this, it helps to find a romantic backdrop that sets the scene when you say these three words.