Have the Most Romantic Date with a Candlelight Dinner in Bali

When it comes to romantic locations, many may thing of Paris or along the coast of Italy, but there are few places in the world as stunning, exotic, and luxurious as Bali. This Indonesian romance hotspot ranks as Western Oriental’s most romantic destination, and brings up images of a tropical paradise in Southeast Asia. Lush foliage, stunning flora and a culture just as bright and colorful make this one of the top honeymoon destinations worldwide.

Romance in Bali

You already know that Bali is a tropical paradise, making it ideal for long walks on the beach and stunning sunset views, but that’s hardly all this great location has to offer romantic travelers. Bali-Indonesia.com has a few suggestions to help throw a log on the spark of your romance during your Bali vacation:

1. Sunset cruises: these are short evening trips for two through Benoa Harbor, disembarking just as the sun goes down and drifting about while you and your sweetheart dine in luxury or enjoy live entertainment from musicians, dancers and other local talent.
2. Tours and attractions: Bali is home to a number of attractions, ranging from the serene to the striking, and many are accessible only through unique tours. Tailoring one of these to your preferences could allow you to tour the Tirta Gangga Royal Water Palace and enjoy an elephant ride through lush Balinese woodlands.
3. Romantic dinners: the number of beautiful restaurants in Bali is a little overwhelming, but Karma’s Di Mare fine dining restaurant, part of the Karma Kandara luxury villa resort, is an irresistibly romantic option.

Of course, like all romance, this is all about presentation. Whether you’re just married, spinning through a whirlwind romance or preparing to pop the question after years of delicate courtship, there are few more romantic options than a Bali candlelight dinner. If you’ve elected to stay at one of the many resorts available in Bali, along the coast or tucked away in the woodlands, you can ask your concierge about other romantic options to help you plan your trip properly.

Romance Tips

To make sure that your candlelight dinner goes off without a hitch, there are a few things you can do to prepare, from the basic to the particular. Here are a few points to keep an eye on to help your romantic evening go smoothly:

• Always make reservations in advance, and confirm them an hour prior to leaving.
• Make sure you and your partner both know the dress code. While there are worse things, arriving at what you thought was a formal fine dining restaurant and finding half the patrons in t-shirts and jeans can leave you and your partner feeling embarrassed and overdressed.
• Dating site Match.com recommends opting for surprises, within reason. If you’re arranging a romantic vacation in Bali, you can keep the restaurant of choice and your tour secret until arrival, but don’t try to hide the fact that you’re going to have a dinner and an outdoors activity during your stay or your partner may not pack the clothes they need.
• Don’t underestimate your appetite or your tolerance. Remember that dinners are meant to be eaten, and enjoying the meal is part of your evening; on the other hand, try not to drink too much or you may end up cutting your evening short.
• Treat wait staff well and always leave a tip. Your partner doesn’t want to see you being rude to a stranger who is being paid to serve you for the evening, and these people deserve a little something extra for helping facilitate your candlelit evening.

If you’re to the point in your relationship that you’re crossing the globe for the most romantic of candlelight dinners, you should know what your partner likes better than anyone. Be ready to add those special touches to your evening in paradise.

Love Blooms on the Beach

Don’t forget to take advantage of everything Bali has to offer. Even if neither you nor your partner enjoy swimming, a long walk on the beach sometime after sunset, feet buried in the warm sand and eyes on the stars above, could be just what the love doctor ordered to finish off your romantic evening. Tour a castle, enjoy the finest of local cuisine by only the slimmest of firelight, and then take some time to do something on your own on the way back to your luxury villa or resort location. If you truly want this to be the most romantic vacation it can, you need plenty of alone time to remember what it is you love about each other. Enjoy your tours and your meals, of course, but at the end of the day the most important attraction in Bali should be your attraction to your partner; choose activities and plan dates that make that stronger, and your love will last a lifetime.

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