Champagne, oysters and more: Amorous Insight travel experiences to enjoy with your love

Stargazing in Jordan’s Wadi Rum; tango in Buenos Aires; Champagne in France, and chocolate truffles in Brussels. These are just a handful of the passion-inspiring experiences you can look forward to when you travel with Insight. Read on to dial-up the romance…

The vast red desert and soaring rock formations of Wadi Rum in Jordan are spectacular enough in the day time. But the real show starts after dark, when a blanket of stars is thrown across the sky. We’ll make our way into the heart of Wadi Rum on a jeep safari tour where we’ll meet Bedouin locals. You’ll spend the night in a luxury desert camp, and dine with them beneath the twinkling sky. After dinner, you’ll find out why Wadi Rum is known as one of the world’s top stargazing destinations, joining an astronomer for a private stargazing experience.

EXPERIENCE IT: Jordan Experience

When it comes to the art of seduction, few things are as irresistible as chocolate. And our Belgian chocolate truffle-making experience takes that pleasure to a new level. As part of our Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg & The Netherlands tour, you’ll visit Brussels’ Chocolate Museum for a private lesson with a master chocolatier. Discover the heritage and expertise that goes into these mini, melt-in-mouth masterpieces, before getting hands-on and making your own. Take your cocoa-dusted creations back to the hotel to enjoy later, or, if you can’t resist, devour them on the spot. We won’t judge!

EXPERIENCE IT: Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg & The Netherlands

Lovely Lucerne in Switzerland is romantic enough on its own, with its turquoise river, Renaissance architecture and views of the snow-capped Alps. We up the magic with an open-top cable car ride to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn. From hereyou’ll admire the spectacular views of the region, learn about the local wildlife, then enjoy an unforgettable dinner at Drehrestaurant Rondorama. The restaurant slowly rotates throughout the evening, so you won’t miss a single inch of the panoramic views.

EXPERIENCE IT: Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria

Remoteness and romance often go hand in hand, and that’s exactly what you’ll experience in Iceland. After arriving at the small lakeside town of Egilsstaðir, you’ll have the change to – quite literally – immerse yourself in nature at Vök Baths. The only geothermal floating pools in Iceland, it’s surrounded by stunning views of Lake Urriðavatn and the Icelandic wilderness. It’s one of the most unique hot springs in the world and the perfect place to soak in this unforgettable trip with your love.

EXPERIENCE IT: Natural Wonders of Iceland

Synonymous with celebration and special moments, there’s a undeniable romance to Champagne. But there’s nothing that compares to sipping it in the place of its conception, the Champagne region of France. Here, they’ve been perfecting their bubbly-making methods since the Roman times. As we journey through this idyllic part of the country, we’ll stop to pop a cork or two at an established local vineyard. From the signature gold sparkle in your glass, to the first flurry of bubbles, this world-famous wine is best enjoyed in loving company.

EXPERIENCE IT: Country Roads of France

Italy’s Venice in has long been considered as one of the world’s most romantic destinations, and with good reason. Join our Best of Italy tour and you’ll hop aboard a private boat and sail past 13th-century palaces on a private boat to St. Mark’s Square. Admire the gilded facade of St. Mark’s Basilica, before turning the corner see the gorgeous pink marble of Doge’s Palace and the famous Bridge of Sighs, where Casanova made his escape. You’ll then board a traditional gondola to drift dreamily along the enchanting canals.

EXPERIENCE IT: Best of Italy

There are few dances more passionate than the tango. And there’s no better place to experience it than in its birthplace, Buenos Aires. After a day of exploring the icons of Argentina’s capital, like the Metropolitan Cathedral, Mercado San Telmo, Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo, you’ll witness a private demonstration by professional tango dancers at an authentic conventillo in La Boca. From the upbeat music to the sensual steps and gorgeous costumes, you’ll fall in love with this art form… And perhaps even take to the dance floor yourself.

EXPERIENCE IT: Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil Discovery

Oysters have been hailed for centuries as a powerful aphrodisiac, and you won’t find them fresher then in Cancale. Set on France’s Brittany coast, this pretty fishing town is famed for its oyster beds. And the delicate-tasting molluscs aren’t the only thing on the menu, either – you’ll tuck into some of the freshest seafood in Europe here. After dinner, enjoy a stroll around the lovely harbour lined with colourful old fishing houses, and soak up the beauty of the French coast.

EXPERIENCE IT: Normandy, Brittany & The Loire Valley

Love oysters? You’ll adore our oyster experience in Croatia. We’ll head to the beautiful seaside town of Ston where you’ll meet Tomislav, a local oyster farmer. You’ll learn all about the harvest of oysters and then enjoy a delicious Sea-to-Table tasting of fresh shellfish and local wine.

EXPERIENCE IT: Country Roads of Croatia

Scents and memories are deeply entwined. The brain’s olfactory bulb (responsible for smells) is directly connected to the amygdala and the hippocampus (related to emotion and memory). This helps explain why a certain smell can trigger an intense emotion or detailed memory. If you want the ultimate souvenir of your romantic trip, take the opportunity to create your own signature scent when we visit a perfumery in the Cote d’Azur. So every time you want to be transported back to the French Riviera, you just have to take off the cap and apply some to a wrist of a piece of clothing. Très romantique.

EXPERIENCE IT: French Heritage

The Casablanca Valley in Chile is world-renowned for its vineyards and wineries. We’ll visit one of the best wineries in the region, the Kingston Family Vineyard where you’ll enjoy a private wine tasting, including wines featured in top restaurants such as Aureole in New York. As you savour the superb wines, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, it’s easy to get swept away in the romance of it all.

EXPERIENCE IT: Best of Chile from Atacama to Patagonia

Known as the City of Love, Paris is spoiled for romantic spots to express your love. Our visits here offer up some of the most amorous Insight travel experiences. Wander around the city in the evening when the bridges and monuments are illuminated. Head to the Moulin Rouge for a world-famous and sensual cabaret show. Enjoy a glass of wine at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Stop by the Wall of Love in the charming Montmarte neighbourhood. Cruise down the River Seine or indulge in Parisian cuisine, visiting the best patisseries and chocolatiers in town. There’s romance to be found at every turn in Paris.

EXPERIENCE IT: Flavours of Europe