Best Ocean Destinations for Couples
One of you wants to surf at sunrise. The other wants coffee and a slow morning. You do not need separate holidays.
From Belgium
Luxury Surf & Dive Holidays from Belgium
Food, comfort and winter escapes.
For Belgian travellers
Planning an ocean holiday from Belgium
Belgian travellers tend to value comfort and good food as much as adventure, a combination that suits luxury ocean travel. Mauritius and the Seychelles offer French-speaking warmth in winter; Portugal and Madeira bring surf and seafood within short reach.
We never quote flight times or prices, because routes and fares change constantly. Use these notes to shortlist by season and travel style, then check current connections from your nearest airport.
Seasonal intent
When to travel
- Winter
- Mauritius, the Seychelles, the Maldives and the Canaries.
- Easter
- The Maldives and Bali.
- Summer
- Portugal, the Azores and Bali.
- Autumn
- Madeira and Portugal.
Months to start with:
- January: Winter sun
- February: Winter sun + romance
- April: Spring escape
- August: Peak summer
- October: Autumn surf + warm water
Where to go
Destinations to consider
Blog posts for Belgian travellers
How to Choose a Destination for a Non-Surfer Partner
If the surfer could not surf tomorrow, would the other person still have a great day?
Canary Islands vs Madeira: Best European Winter Sun Ocean Escape
Ocean time without a long-haul flight: variety across islands, or a compact, dramatic island with strong luxury appeal.
Other European markets
Surf and Dive
Plan Your Next Ocean Escape
Start with the water. Compare destinations by surf, diving, freediving and season, then choose the stay that makes it exceptional.