Last Updated: February 2, 2019 Tanisha Sharma
Marriage anniversaries are meant to be special. They are one of those days that you recall the moments you cherished at your wedding and celebrate that you have come so far. But how exactly should you make it even more special or which gift you should give to your significant other are the real questions. Don’t worry, I have jotted down some anniversary gifts for couples which include deets on best romantic places to visit and amazing goodies to surprise your partner with on your marriage anniversary. The best thing about this blog is that all these gift suggestions are perfect for the travel lovers you and your partner are. So go ahead and start planning!
1. Plan An Adventure Trip
Keeping aside the adventures that life offers us, picking up a real adventure can be one of the best wedding anniversary gifts for travel junky couples. To be honest, you can’t go wrong by surprising your loved one with a daring expedition to places in India like Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman, Meghalaya or Rajasthan. Whether your heart inclines more towards river rafting, caving, trekking, paragliding, rock climbing, these tourism places are going to give you the experience you are looking forward.
2. Plan A Cruise
If you and your partner pick experiences over things then a cruise ride is another great option for best surprise gifts on marriage anniversary. The land of India is home to a plethora of travel destinations that have the facility of cruises like the Brahmaputra River Cruise that sails through the rustic villages, with skies filled with birds and occasional encounter with Gangetic Dolphins; Golden Triangle Cruise that connects Delhi to Kolkata; Kerala Backwaters swiftly sailing through the lush green environs and the villages cultivating rice; Goa Cruise that leaves the world behind and sets out on a memorable journey into the Zuari bay; Andaman islands covered Glass Bottom Cruise that lets you explore the beauty of azure sea to name a few. You can also pick international destinations like Glacier Bay, Alaska; Quebec City, Canada; Budapest, Hungary; St. Petersburg, Russia and Dubrovnik, Croatia if you are looking for a new experience altogether.
3. Plan An Ayurvedic Treatment
What can be more relaxing and rejuvenating than an ayurvedic treatment in top tourism places blessed with the natural bounty? Wildflower Hall, Shimla; Ananda in the Himalayas, Rishikesh; ShinShiva Ayurvedic Resort, Kovalam are some spots where you can unwind yourself and relax your soul. Don’t worry, as there are international tourist places like Iowa, Istanbul, New York, Budapest, and Bali which are a glamourous collusion of scenic beauty and tranquility and offer you Ayurvedic therapies as well.
4. Gift a GoPro/Drone
Is your partner into trending travel goodies? Then choosing a GoPro or drone is one of the best wedding anniversary gifts they could ask for. GoPros and Drones are some of the most trending travel goodies just because it’s much easier to tape your travel experiences with them.
5. Gift Custom-Made Goodies
How to surprise your spouse in a budget-friendly way? Gift them custom-made goodies. These essentials never go out of fashion and they are something that feel more personal. Whether it’s your luggage, passport holder, you can get anything and everything embossed on any accessory that your partner cherishes the most.
6. Renew Vows at a Romantic Destination
Like all the years you have stayed together like sugar and spice, it is time to add another milestone to your journey. And what can be better than renewing your vows and making new promises to stay happy together. For reliving this moment, you can choose the charming land of India and its many romantic attraction like Bhutan, Kerala, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, where not only you get enthralling landscapes but also hotels that help in making your day worth remembering. Besides, flying into Maldives, Indonesia and Vietnam can be some of the to tie hearts together with love.
7. Visit a Romantic Destination
Love is bittersweet and it becomes more special when it is shared with someone for years. Some of the best romantic destinations in India for a memorable time are the heart of Kashmir Valley, Srinagar; Andaman for some alone time on white sand beaches; Alleppey for nature’s bliss; Goa for couples who love desi vibes; Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer and Udaipur for a trip full of history and architecture; and Himachal Pradesh’s Dalhousie and Manali for a trip amid snowy mountains and verdant greenery.
If you are thinking of going for a luxury vacation to international destinations then the choices vary from Maldives which is home to spacious villas, adventure activities, spa sessions, and most of all, the soothing weather. Nepal for its reflecting lakes, gorge valleys and sky touching mountains which is followed by Vietnam for its romantic tourist places like SaPa, Da Lat, Hoi An, Ha Long Bay Mai Chau, and lastly Sri Lanka for its beaches, hot air balloon ride, and helicopter ride to name a few.
8. Live Like Royalty
Ah! Here comes the royalty and luxury dripping part. So one of the best things that you can surprise your significant other or book it for both of you is a royal treatment, where all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy. And when this thought is on your mind, then there can be no better reason than your marriage anniversary to escape the city and revel in some Indian beauties like Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer which are just perfect for spending some special time with your loved one.
9. Take Your Love To New Heights With A Hot Air Balloon Ride
One of my favourite picks for this blog is the hot air balloon ride through the stunning landscapes of not just India, wait what INDIA? Yes, tourist destinations like Lonavala in Maharashtra, Neemrana, Greater Noida, Damdama Lake, Sohna Village & Manesar in Delhi NCR, and Haryana, Bidar, Hampi and Mysore in Karnataka, Kashi Ghats, Agra in Uttar Pradesh, Pushkar and Jaipur in Rajasthan, and Goa are some of the best places to visit for a hot air balloon experience. And when it comes to international destinations, then Cultural Triangle in Sri Lanka; Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Canberra, Byron Bay, Camden Valley in Australia and Mui Ne Phan Thiet in Vietnam are a few places you can fulfil your desire of touching the sky.
10. Relishing The Deep Secrets By Scuba Diving With Your Water Baby
After all the experiences that I shared in the blog I saved something special for you that is best experienced in Bali and Krabi for the last. These tourist spots are always in talks in their respective reign of Indonesia and Thailand for the amazing deep dives. Feel the fishes swimming along with you as you criss cross through the soft corals and witness the macro-marine life.
With this we come to the end of the blog, ah do we really have to say goodbye? It was so much fun helping you find the gift perfect for your significant one, I totally loved your company.
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Published: 31 Oct, 2018
Tanisha Sharma, born and brought up in Delhi is a travel writer who longs to travel the entire world someday, exploring all the heritage sites. She also tirelessly volunteers at various animal NGOs and is quite keen about working for wildlife conservation. She loves reading romantic and fictional novels and also devotes her time listening to music. Also she likes to visit places where she can savour her favourite junk foods like momos and pizza.
