At So Where Next, we’re firm believers in romancing year-round. Bookmark our guides to romantic West Australian getaways and boutique Australian hotels, and refer back to them the next time you’re looking for inspiration. Should you be looking outside Australian borders, there’s no place more suited to a honeymoon or romantic getaway than Hawai’i. Before you book flights, read our review on Hawaiian Airlines’ Extra Comfort seats. Keeping on with the archipelago theme, we take you to Cebu Island, where beaches and rainforests abound.

HAWAI'I 

Review: Hawaiian Airlines Extra Comfort, Sydney to Honolulu

Somewhere between economy and premium economy, is paying a bit more for Extra Comfort seats on Hawaiian Airlines worth it?

AUSTRALIA

The best boutique hotels in Australia for your next stay

Half the fun of planning a holiday is the research for choosing your accommodation; well, say goodbye to the normal run-of-the-mill hotels that you usually book yourself into and say hello to the best boutique hotels in Australia.

AUSTRALIA

The best romantic getaways in Western Australia

Make them swoon at these 13 romantic getaways in Western Australia

It may be Valentine's day, but no special occasion is ever needed; we’ve rounded up some of the best romantic getaways in Western Australia to spoil your significant other and soak in all the romantic feels with candlelit dinners, outdoor baths, and a few rose petals here and there.

ASIA

Samui sojourn: the ultimate couples weekend in Koh Samui 

Secluded island getaways are synonymous with romance. Quiet, white sand beaches, ocean views, and absolutely nothing pressing entered into the agenda — it's the perfect environment to take your loved one for some quality one-on-one time. Conveniently, Koh Samui offers holidayers all of this and plenty more.

Destination of the week

Cebu, Philippines

You’ve seen plenty of pictures of the paradisical beaches and iridescent water of Cebu Island; on postcards, as screensavers, and in every ‘dreamy beach holiday’ listicle. While the mainland boasts plenty of such beaches, you’re missing out if you don’t take a boat across to explore the shore and sea of the smaller islands. Off Pescador Island is one of the region’s top dive sites, home to a rich marine ecosystem brimming with colourful corals and large shoals of reef fish. If you’re up for the thrills, head to Malapascua Island, where you can test your nerves on a dive with thresher sharks.

Cebu City is a change of pace, a bustling metropolis where Spanish and Filipino cultures meet. See it in the cuisine — try Filipino rice flour and coconut milk tamales — architecture, and clothing. Delve deeper into the country’s fascinating history under Spanish influence at the Spanish-built Fort San Pedro, a museum and ex-military defence structure. Then, head to Top’s Lookout to get a lay of the land. The surrounding rural landscapes are a stark contrast to the towers of the cityscape below.

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