THE MALDIVES Bollywood’s most fav destination during this pandemic, Maldives is home to some of the best white sand beaches in the world and is undeniably the ultimate romantic destination if you crave the sun, sand and the sea. With dozens of resorts with private water villas and open decks, on a private island accessible by waterplanes — Maldives can transport you into a magical world, where there is no one except the cyan-blue waters, colourful reefs, lovely weather and the company of your loved one. What’s more, Maldives is considered to be the safest travel destination in this time of the pandemic. COVID-19 Travel Guidelines: Maldives is open to tourists, as long as they have completed the prescribed doses of the COVID 19 vaccine approved by WHO and show negative swab test results.
A winter holiday under the spectacular Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights can be just as alluring and romantic as a tropical vacation. Full of mysticism and romanticism, a Valentine’s Day trip to catch the Northern Lights is sure to leave you and your dear one completely mesmerized and make the V-day celebrations memorable. Believed by the Vikings to be manifestations of their Gods, the Northern Lights are one of the most remarkable natural wonders
of the world and witnessing them with you love by your side is simply going to be magical. COVID-19 Travel Guidelines: While Norway is open to fully vaccinated travellers from all over the world, it is mandatory to have a digital, valid COVID certificate (by EU/UK/ Schengen standards). With a valid certificate, you don’t have to quarantine, but you will have to take a test on arrival or within 24 hours after the arrival. All visitors must register online prior to entry.
THE IGUAZU FALLS, ARGENTINA & BRAZIL Love is literally in the air at these cascading semi-circular waterfalls which lie on the border between Argentina and Brazil. Heralded as one of the most dramatic and magnificent waterfalls in the world, witnessing the Iguazu Falls with your special one is to not only see nature at its finest but also to create wonderful memories. Stand holding hands with your beloved and enjoy the glory of more than 270 falls surrounded by spectacular subtropical rainforest — we promise it is surely going to be an experience of a lifetime. COVID-19 Travel Guidelines: Argentina has reopened for fully vaccinated tourists, as long as they provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding the flight for Argentina.
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