A peaceful island retreat usually comes to mind when thinking of a romantic getaway. After all, who doesn't want some privacy to cuddle up to their boo? Well, data from travel booking platform Agoda reveals that city adventures are top of mind for lovebirds this October, with big-city destinations like Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangkok dominating a top 10 list of popular couple getaways.
Unsurprisingly, the city that's hottest with couples this October is Tokyo, Japan. This urban escape is perpetually popular, with tons of fantastic shopping, top-rated restaurants, and cosy bars for quality time with your lover. From Tokyo Ramen Festa to Cosmos Flower Festival, this month is blooming with events to check out too. But for extra romantic vibes, we'd recommend waiting till November. That's when the weather is expected to cool and the streets to become awash in the red and yellow of momijo and gingko leaves.
Seoul is the second most popular destination for couples this October. It's well into fall by then, making it one of the best times of the year to visit the city. Take a stroll under autumn leaves along the Hangang River or in one of the city's numerous parks, and warm up over piping hot stews and Korean BBQ. Bangkok comes next in Agoda's list – monsoon season is just over in October, and while you might still experience some rain, it's also the cheapest month to snag a plane ticket there.
Rounding out the top five are Osaka, Japan and Taipei, Taiwan, which continue the streak of city getaways. The only 'typical' island getaway popular with couples this month is Bali, especially with couples from India. Then again, Bali is a uniquely diverse island with a breadth of experiences to choose from: think vibrant beach clubs, thriving café culture, world-class surfing, and volcanic hikes all in one.
Agoda's ranking is based on accommodation searches made on its platform in August 2024 for check-ins in October. To book your own romantic getaway, you can check out destinations and stays here. And for inspiration, here are the hottest destinations for couples in October 2024, according to Agoda:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Seoul, South Korea
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Osaka, Japan
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Bali, Indonesia
- Hong Kong
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Singapore
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