Feeling lovestruck but don’t know how to channel it? No worries: We’ve curated a list of places you can visit based on your love language. So between boarding passes and itineraries, you can find expressions of love that will celebrate your loved ones in their full glory! Find out what YOUR love language is ❣️
There is nothing scarier than finding out your partner or loved ones make for terrible travel buddies (trust me, been there, done that.). Instead of spending the entire trip in paggro silences and forced smiles for pictures no one wants to smile for, wouldn’t it be great to find the perfect vacation personality type that suits your dynamic just perfectly? Something that would leave everyone feeling appreciated and not want to pull their hair out?
Cue love languages. Love languages were conceptualized by author Gary Chapman in his 1992 book The 5 Love Languages. It’s based on his observations while counselling couples and describes ways in which people express love and affection in a relationship. Though they might seem designed primarily for romantic relationships, there’s no reason to not apply them to platonic relationships too (wherever appropriate, of course). Look for the little tells in your partner or loved ones that give away the moments they feel most loved and appreciated to make travelling the truly enriching experience it is.
Read on to know which love language fits you and your partner the best and start planning your next escapade! Here’s our take on some unbeatable travel locations to travel with your loved ones — love language edition!
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1. Words of Affirmation
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If your heart secretly melts at the “Text me when you reach home” line every time you’re leaving, you’re probably dealing mainly in the Words of Affirmation love language. Simple “I love you for…” or “Thank you for…” does wonders for the relationship, and is absolute music to the ears of those who have this love language.
If words of affirmation are the key to your partner’s heart, then don’t hold back from hitting the most romantic spots for your trip. Stand under the shimmering lights of the Eiffel Tower (can’t go wrong with that one, not in the City of Love) or take a Gondola ride in the canals of Venice as the boatman sings to the evening. Walk holding hands on the beaches of Maldives, removed from the rest of the world. Discern the delicate marble work on the tombs of the Taj Mahal in Agra, built as a testament to love itself! The appeals of these spots are sugar-sweet and rose-tinted but hey, isn’t that the entry-level requirement for being in love?
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Of course, words of affirmation aren’t all about grand gestures to the magnitude of skywriting “I love you” or lighting up Marina Bay in the proclamation of your love. It is, of course, just reinforcing your connection with each other. How about going snorkelling in Mirissa, Sri Lanka? It gives you a perfect opportunity to be present and appreciative of your partner as you take on activities together. Or hike hand-in-hand in Jeju, South Korea, and you will also find yourself surrounded by other lovestruck couples — being the romantic destination it is!
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2. Acts of Service
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For those who get a warm, fuzzy feeling at the tiny things their partner does for them without any prompting, like remembering their coffee order, throwing together a quick meal for them on a busy day, or keeping the AC temperature just right (because somehow they always run cold), then their love language is most likely Acts of Service.
Travellers who appreciate acts of service like to keep it cosy and are willing to put in the work to fall back into their natural rhythms while travelling. Imagine a homestay or property rental where every morning starts with a homecooked breakfast and ends with dinner plans at your dream restaurant that need at least a month’s prior reservation.
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Actions speak wayyy louder than words for these people — just like understated destinations laden with histories that are waiting to be explored. Tour Stonehenge in the vast plains and romantic moors of England, or explore the everlasting edifices of the Acropolis in Athens, and visit Petra in southwestern Jordan.
Have a long weekend in the massive temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. If you’re looking for something more cozy, consider Cape Elizabeth, Maine in New England, USA for a red and orange, Gilmore Girls-esque fall vacation.
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3. Receiving Gifts
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Firstly, let’s clear any misconceptions about those whose love language lies in Receiving Gifts. The love language often gets a bad rep for being materialistic, when in fact, it represents affection through a tangible and memorable token. So it doesn’t have to be the size of a diamond-studded ring or first-class air ticket, because even a small trinket would suffice. Get them a snack from their favourite store, surprise them with flowers on your next date, or get them the Uniqlo Airism T-shirt in every colour. As long as it says you were thinking of them.
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If your partner speaks this language, think of a trip that brings tons of souvenirs. Go down the busy market lanes in Hong Kong from local street boutiques to high-end malls in Causeway Bay, and stroll down Tokyo’s Akihabara district to find the most newfangled gadgets. Take a dip in pure luxury at the extravagant, skylit Mall of the Emirates, Dubai hoisting the mighty Kempinski Hotel. But it doesn’t have to be this fancy. You can walk down the cobblestone streets of Lisbon and visit cheap flea markets with endless, priceless trinkets that will always be the conversation piece in your relationship!
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4. Physical Touch
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In the wise and germane words of Nick Jonas, space is just a word made up by someone who’s afraid to get too close — and those of the Physical Touch love language live by this philosophy. Straightforward as it is, ‘physical touch’ comes with a simple expectation: Be present with your partner, mind and body. Especially the latter. If nothing feels more loving to you than a quick kiss before you leave for work, or if nothing is more recharging than a bear hug from your best friend, then you surely speak the tongue of Physical Touch to express your love.
From innocently sleeping on each other’s shoulder on the plane to morbidly canoodling with each other in every picture (while everybody else is struggling to ignore the PDA), Physical Touch dominators have the best time in each other’s physical company.
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Pour over a map together and choose your ideal locations. Of course, Paris allows for a lot of hand-holding without judgy onlookers (wait till the bedbug crisis subsides, though). Consider a summer in Iceland, cosying up in the hot spring spas with geothermal pools and snowmobiling across icy plains. Keep warm together exploring the glaciers and caves that look right out of Elsa’s castle.
Think of Berlin for your trip, filled with eclectic nightlife perfect for being close to each other and whipping out your best dance moves. Cruises and resorts are also ideal for this type, where there are workshops and events galore aimed specifically at couples travelling together.
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5. Quality Time
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Travelling together on a vacation itself is an exemplar of Quality Time, so if this is your love language you’re already one step ahead. Those with Quality Time as their love language suggests, ask for only one thing — undivided attention. When they’re telling their partner about their day, there is eye contact, active listening, and strictly no mindless scrolling graced with occasional nods. From a simple gesture of putting the phone down to actively and equally planning a 10-day trip together, Quality Time enthusiasts don’t bother too much about the amount of time spent together but enforce the quality aspect of the deal instead.
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A perfect vacation for the Quality Time folks is a trip in the wilderness or in a cabin in the woods, disconnected from urban distractions. Go on a long road trip across the magnificent flowering fields of New Zealand. Fly over Cappadocian Fairy Chimneys in a hot air balloon blessed with a breathtaking view and a champagne breakfast in Turkey. Go scuba diving in the waters of Malta for spectacular views of corals and archaic shipwrecks that rest on the seabed.
If you’re looking for something less enervating, take it slow in Maui, Hawaii and relax on the golden beaches with a deck of cards and stories to swap. Just live in the moment with your loved ones, and all will be well.
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Happy Valentine’s Day 💘
While love languages are a great measure of understanding your partner or loved one better, at the end of the day, the right company can make any destination a pure paradise. So blindfold yourself and point anywhere on the map, and get going! As usual, don’t forget to bring your trusty YouTrip card along for the best rates all day.
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