Forget Netflix and chill, take romance to a whole new level with food, culture, and stunning scenery – experience a taste of France in the Pacific with a getaway to New Caledonia.
Romance; a quality or feeling of mystery, excitement, and remoteness from everyday life.
In other words, you need to book your ticket to New Caledonia ASAP and experience the best of French culture in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Full disclosure, there is no Eiffel tower here – but plenty of other ways to let this beautiful part of the world spice up your romantic holiday.
1.The Beach Lovers
If you love the sea, sand and sun then you absolutely must experience the magic of Green Island.
This UNESCO listed site is just a few minutes via taxi-boat from La Roche Percee on the west coast of New Cal. Surrounded by the double-barrier reef, this uninhabited hidden gem makes one of the most beautiful parts of the world seem effortless, just minutes from your hotel.
Its private & intimate surroundings makes this island the number one place for marriage proposals – okay, that’s a lie but I’d take the ring because the scenery is, as the French say, image parfait.
2.The Adventure Junkies
If the beach sounds like a yawn and you’d rather watch paint dry, then there are plenty of ways to get your heart racing together with experiences like trekking, mountain biking, zip-lining and golfing – just to name a few.
Why not kayak down the Dumbea river and see if you can spot some fish below the surface – some have even been known to date back to the Dinosaur Era!
Whether you’re looking to explore the island and do something completely out of your comfort zone or recreate activities you enjoy at home, the list of possibilities is endless meaning time spent with your loved one is as easy as stand up paddle-boarding on the lagoon (harder than it looks but worth it).
3.The Culinary Couple
Who wants to fly 25 hours to France when you can fly 2.5 hours from Brisbane and savour the same sweet smells and tastes?
Before you fly, book a reservation at Le Roof Restaurant in Noumea for an over-water French feast that will be the perfect way to start or end your holiday (we recommend booking for sunset – the way the sun shines on the water is heaven!).
You can also expect to see baguettes and gooey French cheeses sold alongside coconuts and yams at the local market – the tropical and Gallic blend of influences makes the island such a delicious mouth-watering destination for foodies.
4.The Relaxing Couple
Okay, we all saw The Bachelor finale… To re-create the same scenery, without all the drama, jump on-board the luxury hotel train.
Couples massages, room service, private plunge pools (not all of us are bikini bod ready and that’s okay), movies on demand and the location of the Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf Resort, is right by the beach meaning a quiet walk along the beach in the morning, is never too much effort.
If you’ve been working 70-hour weeks and you want peace and quiet in a picturesque location flowing with natural romance, New Caledonia is thriving with resorts ready to cater to you!
5.The Everything-In-Between Couple
Are you the person who has a week up their sleeve and wants to nap, zip-line, eat street food, relax on the beach, read a book and dance with your favourite person?
You need to experience New Caledonia, where you can sit back and let the pure beauty of this part of the world create all the romance you need – without lifting a finger.
No matter the type of romantic escape you are looking for, there truly is something for everyone in New Caledonia. Get inspired and create your own romantic escape by visiting the website.
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Which New Caledonia romantic experience would you choose?
By Mel Bobbermien, KARRYON contributor
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