The EpicLayover romance collection
Your love story.
Somewhere
unforgettable.
For the question that changes everything. The vows you choose again. Or simply a few days that belong to the two of you. Discover romantic places, meaningful escapes and ideas worth building a trip around.
- Proposals
- Weddings
- Vow renewals
- Anniversaries
Let the journey become part of the story. Explore a connecting city when time allows, or plan a longer stopover for a few extra days together.
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EpicLayover • The romance collection
Little guides.
Big romantic moments.
A beautiful view. An unhurried afternoon. A place that becomes part of your story. Find a little inspiration for your next trip together.
01 / For the butterflies
5 places for a little romance
Beautiful corners for a question, an anniversary or a quiet moment together.
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Giardino delle Rose
Florence, Italy
A garden terrace overlooking the historic centre. Make a slow walk the occasion.
Make it work: Check the garden’s closing time before planning an evening visit.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Lisbon, Portugal
Decorative tiles, a garden and the Tagus beyond Alfama: a setting with its own personality.
Make it work: Try an early visit; this public viewpoint is not a private venue.
Vrtba Garden
Prague, Czechia
Baroque garden design and sculpture give a simple walk a sense of occasion.
Make it work: Check seasonal opening and ask about arranged photography.
Square du Vert-Galant
Paris, France
A tree-shaded garden at the tip of an island, with the Seine all around your story.
Make it work: Check weather closures before making this your surprise stop.
Quarry Garden, Queen Elizabeth Park
Vancouver, Canada
A landscaped garden for couples who would choose flowers and a walk over a grand gesture.
Make it work: Use the park’s accessibility map to choose your route.
02 / For the golden hour
5 sunset-date ideas
Stay for the changing light. These are our editorial picks for an evening together.
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Calton Hill
Edinburgh, Scotland
Watch the city soften into evening near the Dugald Stewart Monument.
Make it work: Choose a clear forecast, bring a layer and keep to established paths.
Square du Vert-Galant
Paris, France
Make the riverside your evening pause as daylight fades over the Seine.
Make it work: Check weather closures and scout a comfortable spot before dusk.
Bow Bridge, Central Park
New York City, USA
Enjoy evening reflections across the Lake and the surrounding park landscape.
Make it work: Keep the bridge clear; use a lakeside path if it is busy.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Lisbon, Portugal
Watch the evening colours over rooftops and water from this tiled terrace.
Make it work: Come for the changing light; do not expect the sun to set over the river.
Queen Elizabeth Park viewpoint
Vancouver, Canada
Pair a late-day city-and-mountain panorama with dinner in the park.
Make it work: Check that day’s sunset time and book dinner separately.
03 / For your kind of together
5 escapes for two
Choose the trip that feels like you: gardens, food, culture or a little urban adventure.
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Florence · art & slow walks
Italy
Build your break around the Rose Garden, then leave time to explore the historic centre together.
Make it work: Allow a relaxed half-day for your garden walk and neighbourhood wandering.
Lisbon · views & wandering
Portugal
Use Santa Luzia as the starting point for a leisurely Alfama outing.
Make it work: Plan for hills and wear comfortable shoes.
Singapore · a little wonder
Singapore
Make the Cloud Forest’s 35-metre indoor waterfall the memorable centrepiece of your date.
Make it work: Book admission and check scheduled maintenance closures.
Kyoto · a seasonal love story
Japan
Plan a spring walk at Keage Incline when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
Make it work: Bloom dates vary and spring crowds can be heavy.
Vancouver · gardens & scenery
Canada
Combine Queen Elizabeth Park’s gardens and viewpoints with a meal together.
Make it work: Keep an indoor alternative for wet weather.