Most people planning a special occasion for someone they love face the same problem. The ideas are easy. The execution is where things fall apart. Booking a trip that genuinely feels considered, private and elevated, rather than just expensive, requires a level of access and attention to detail that standard travel agents and online platforms simply do not deliver.
That is where we come in. At Core Events, we work with couples who want to mark moments that matter, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, proposals or simply the desire to give your partner something extraordinary, with experiences built around what makes them feel things rather than what looks impressive on paper. What follows is a look at some of the most romantic luxury experiences we offer and what makes each one worth the conversation.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Couples Luxury Travel at Its Most Iconic
There are journeys, and then there is La Dolce Vita Orient Express. This is Italy experienced at a pace that modern travel rarely allows: an unhurried, three-night coastal odyssey from Rome to Sicily aboard a train, where every carriage, every meal and every view has been considered part of a single, seamless experience.
The interiors, designed by Dimorestudio and inspired by the golden age of Italian design, set the tone from the moment you board. For couples, the experience delivers on every level:
- A night at the Orient Express La Minerva Hotel in Rome before the journey begins
- Two nights in a private deluxe en-suite cabin onboard the La Dolce Vita as the Italian coastline unfolds outside your window
- Every meal on board is designed by three Michelin Star chef Heinz Beck, with wines and drinks throughout
- Off-train experiences, including experiencing Maratea Under the Redeemer and an excursion to the slopes of Mount Etna in Taormina
- Live entertainment on board as the Mediterranean passes by
This is not just a train that takes you somewhere. It is the destination itself.
Marrakech: A Romantic Escape Unlike Anywhere Else
Marrakech does something to people. The light is different. The pace changes. And for couples looking for a romantic retreat that feels genuinely immersive rather than just comfortable, it delivers in a way that European city breaks rarely manage.
A Core Events Marrakech experience is built around contrast: the colour and energy of the city by day and a slower, more indulgent rhythm by evening. Here is what that looks like in practice:
- Three nights at the 5* Sofitel Marrakech Palais Impérial & Spa, set along a palm-lined boulevard in the stylish Hivernage district, where French sophistication meets intricate Moroccan design
- A sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Atlas Mountains and the desert landscapes below, with breakfast served and a flight certificate to mark the occasion
- An evening Belly Dancing Dinner Experience, with a three-course meal and wine
- Return private transfers throughout, including from the hotel to the balloon launch site
- Breakfast served daily at the hotel
- Easy access to the energy of the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before returning each evening to the calm of the hotel's gardens
The hotels we work with in Marrakech are not simply comfortable. They are designed to slow you down and the contrast between the city's colour and the stillness of returning to a private retreat is exactly what makes this escape feel romantic rather than just relaxing.
La Dolce Vita: Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards: A Romantic Getaway Through Italy's Wine
Some experiences are romantic because of the setting. Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards is romantic because of the pace. This is a one-night round trip from Rome to Montalcino aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the same restored carriages and golden-age Italian design as our coastal Sicily journey, but built entirely around Tuscany's wine country instead.
For couples, the experience includes:
- Two nights at the 5* Orient Express La Minerva Hotel in Rome, one before and one after the rail journey
- A scenic train journey through Tuscany's vineyard-covered hills, olive groves and medieval villages, en route to Montalcino in the province of Siena
- Gourmet lunch onboard prepared by three Michelin Star chef Heinz Beck, with wines paired to the meal
- Dinner onboard followed by live music and entertainment and an Italian breakfast served the next morning
- Time to explore Montalcino itself, home of Brunello di Montalcino, made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes, with the option of a winery tour and tasting, or a visit to the Montalcino Fortress and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo
It is a shorter, more intimate counterpart to our Sicily journey: the same train, the same level of detail, but built around the quiet pace of Tuscany's hills rather than the coastline.
Core Events Experiences Beyond the Expected: What Else We Offer Couples
The three experiences above are among the most often requested, but they are far from the full picture of what we build for couples. Depending on what the occasion calls for, we also plan:
- A weekend in Paris built around the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with a suite at a five-star hotel
- A bucket list trip to the Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland at the ICE HOTEL with one night in an Ice Room and the next two in a warm lodge
- A private box at a world-class sporting event for a partner who follows a sport obsessively and has never experienced it from that level
- National park lodges and private transfers to destinations with panoramic views that change the way you think about scale and space
What connects all of these is the same thing. None of them is simply a transaction. Each one is built around a conversation about what matters to the people involved, what they have already done, what they have been putting off and what would make them feel something they have not felt before. Our clients have seen a great deal. The standard of experience has to justify the decision to hand the planning over to someone else and we take that responsibility seriously.
Plan Your Romantic Getaway with Core Events
If there is a moment coming up that deserves more than a standard booking, we would like to hear about it. Core Events brings over 40 years of combined industry experience to every enquiry and our specialists craft luxury travel experiences for couples that feel effortless from the first conversation to the last evening.
Contact Core Events on +44 116 309 0000, or visit our website to explore our latest experiences and start planning something genuinely worth remembering.