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Bad Romance: The Five Least Romantic Vacations

Destinations, Featured Posts, Romantic Travel, Travel News — on February 13, 2012 11:52 am

Is your girlfriend looking for more of a commitment than you’re ready to give? Maybe you’re single and want to escape the romantic hoopla? From swamps to war zones, contributor Lauren Herstik lays out the top five least romantic places on the planet.

Stinks and Dangers

The Afar Depression in Ethiopia is one of the hottest places on Earth, but not “hot” in the way Vegas club promoters or frat boys on spring break mean it. It’s one of the lowest places on Earth, home to 12 active volcanoes and one of the Earth’s few lava lakes.

Rotorua, New Zealand. Image credit: Destination Rotorua Marketing

A reenactment of Dante’s Peak is only romantic if both of you survive. More than 100 earthquakes can happen here in a month, and locals have reported that they’ve seen the earth open up at literally swallow unsuspecting camels whole. So unless you’re looking to end a relationship, this might not be for the two of you.

If, after your couple’s tour of New Zealand, you’re looking for one more stop to round out the trip, skip Rotorua. While the majesty of nature might seem a romantic inspiration, the ambient fragrance of rotting eggs certainly isn’t. The geothermal hot springs are spectacular not just because of their visual splendor, but also because of the magnificent sulfur smell =hat will stick to your clothes for months to come.

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  • Lilywang314

    Disagree on Rotorua – I went there as part of my honeymoon in NZ and it was fantastic. Your brain adjusts to and tunes out the smell very quickly. The setting is interesting and beautiful and offbeat, and the area also offers some great thermal spas for relaxation.

    And the smell definitely did not stick to our clothes. Unless you take a dip in the mud pools – not recommended as temperatures are well above boiling – I don’t see how your clothes could possibly end up stinky.

  • http://www.woodruffinns.com/luray-va-bed-and-breakfast-testimonials.htm Romantic Bed and Breakfasts

    Why go to those places that are least attractive or romantic? For romantic trip a place should more than it. Avoid those places that are hot going where the climate is moderate and suits couples mood like Shenandoah Valley, Napa Valley etc.