Themed Trip Presentation
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A PLACE JUST FOR YOU
CLAIRE HOLTZCLAW
Hidden Romance
Romantic destinations are often unoriginal and overdone. A romantic getaway should feel exclusive and seductive, not crowded or cliched. Let me introduce you to some of the most underrated romantic travel sites–places that will be unique to your relationship and feel special for years to come.
HIDDEN ROMANCE
Otaru, Japan
Activity 1
OTARU
• Small harbor city in Japan, about half an hour northwest of Sapporo by train
• Served as a trade and fishing port since the late 1800s
Activity 3
The Canal
Walk along the beautiful canal that runs through the city, or take a romantic boat ride.
Explore
the History
Visit the museum, check out the historic railways and buildings, or stop by the local
pub and try “Otaru Beer.''
Activity 2
Sow Light
Path Festival
Runs in early February and features hundreds of lanterns bobbing on the water, lining the canal, and decorating the city.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
•An archipelago located about 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania.
•Consists of over 50 islands and islets–allows couples the perfect seclusion.
Zanzibar Islands
Activity 1
Snorkeling
Enjoy the beaches by snorkeling with exotic fish, laying in the warm sand, or learning how to fish from the locals.
Spice
Plantations
Zanzibar is known for its spice plantaions that harvest over 100 different spices. Try a sip of their local tea made from the spices you help harvest.
Activity 2
Stone Town
Explore Stone Town: a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1883 out of stone now full of local traders
Activity 3
The Oregon Coast
•A 363-mile coast from the California state border in the south to the Columbia River in the north.
•Allows couples not only privacy but peace–perfect if you can't have romance without adventure.
Activity 2
Oregon Coast
Cannon
Beach
Visit Cannon Beach and ride bikes along the shorline, relax in the sand while admiring Haystack Rock, or go whale spottiing.
Activity 1
Hiking
With over 70 state parks there is so much hiking to be done. Explore trails that weave through both the beach and the mountains.
Activity 3
Site Seeing
Now, I normally would not consider this an activity, but the beautiful vistas make site seeing a must. Experince a famous Oregon Coast Sunset, eat lunch on a cliff overlooking the water, or explore the gorgeous mountains with a vineyard tour.