Discover Sweet Destinations for Couples
Are you and your special someone a fan of chocolate? How about cookies, ice cream or jelly beans? This year, instead of the usual fancy dinners, flowers and uninvented crowded tacky places, why not visit one of these delectable destinations together with your significant other? We have compiled for you 10 sweet destinations in the world with which you could surprise your loved one to make your trip memorable and tasty!
Lindt Chocolate Museum, Switzerland
Apart from claiming beautiful cities that reflect the incredible mix of cultures and different nationalities and some stunning natural landscapes, Switzerland has a very good reputation for its elite chocolate productions. For example, in the town of Kilchberg, located right on the beautiful Lake Zurich, you can find Lindt – Home of Chocolate. Here you can find out everything about the cultivation of cocoa, the history of chocolate, the production and of course unlimited chocolate tastings! Also, you could book a private course and make your own chocolate bar, wouldn’t that be a sweet romantic getaway?
Jelly Belly Candy Factory, California, USA
Do you prefer sweets to chocolate? Then take the opportunity to take a trip to Fairfield, California. Here you can find the Jelly Belly candy factory. This type of candy is extremely addictive, one leads to another and before you know it, you’ve finished a whole bag! Take a tour of the factory and learn how these heavenly-tasting gummies are produced and, of course, enjoy free tastings.
Loacker Factory, Austria
Are you the type of couple who can’t wait to embark on adventures and enjoy outdoor activities? Then you might be interested to know that in the middle of the Dolomites mountains there is an amazing bike route that crosses the Italian-Austrian border (from San Candido, Italy to the city of Lienz, Austria). The interesting thing is that, on your way, you will come across the Loacker Factory. Here you can find hundreds of different types of delicious cream filled wafers and other pastries. This is the ideal activity if you also have children, since the factory also offers culinary experiences for the little ones!
Rainforest Chocolate Tour, Costa Rica
If you’re thinking of treating yourself and your loved one to a tropical vacation this year, how about giving it a delicious twist and stopping by the Rainforest Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica? Discover the ancient secrets of chocolate as you immerse yourself in the rainforest experience. This place offers practical activities that will teach you everything about the chocolate production process (harvesting the fruit, drying the seed…) as well as transporting you back in time while they explain the whole story behind this magical fruit.
FICO Eataly World, Italy
This is a real find and something of a hidden gem for those who love food in general and all the experiences that come with it. Did you know that just outside the city of Bologna in Italy there is a giant Italian food park called FICO Eataly World? This place, in addition to offering so many different options of excellent Italian restaurants, gives you the possibility to book cooking courses such as making your own taste of delicious Italian ice cream. This could be a memory that you will hardly forget.
Hershey Factory, Pennsylvania, USA
Did you know that these drops from the sky are originally from Pennsylvania, United States? If this treat is your partner’s favorite, take the opportunity to visit the Hershey factory! Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate is waiting for you.
Haribo Factory, Germany
This candy company had us all dreaming as kids, and let’s face it, who doesn’t love a gummy bear moment every once in a while? Take your partner on a tour of the Haribo factory in Bonn, Germany, where you can discover how your favorite types of sweets are made.
Chocomuseo
Were you planning to travel to Mexico, Peru, Guatemala or Nicaragua? So you already know that these four incredible destinations are home to the Chocomuseo. Here you can have incredible experiences: visit cocoa plantations, attend chocolate cooking classes, transform cocoa beans into chocolate bars and, of course, try lots of chocolate. Calling all chocolate lovers!
Perugina Factory, Italy
When it comes to food, Italy always has to have a place reserved, and even in this case, this country does not let us down. In the beautiful city of Perugia, in the Umbria region, is the Casa del Chocolate Perugina. Here you can book excursions, tastings, but also experience unique chocolate lessons! Italy can be a very romantic destination to fly with your partner. However, if you also put some chocolate on it, your trip could be that much sweeter!
Ben & Jerry’s Factory, Vermont, USA
Probably everyone, at least once in their life, went through an entire bowl of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. If you want to learn more about this company, you can take a trip to Vermont, visit the Ben & Jerry’s factory, and see where the magic happens with your own eyes.
