The Pacific Islands offer some of the most genuinely remote romantic settings anywhere, where overwater bungalows and private atolls create a sense of isolation difficult to replicate elsewhere. Australia's wine regions add a different, more accessible kind of romantic escape further west.
The destinations on this list range from remote private islands reachable only by boat or seaplane to wine country retreats built around long lunches and scenic vineyard views. Both work equally well for a long weekend or an extended honeymoon. Many of the smaller, more remote Pacific resorts also limit guest numbers deliberately, which helps preserve the sense of privacy that makes them appealing in the first place.
Booking overwater accommodation well ahead matters considerably for the more famous Pacific Island resorts, where the most desirable rooms sell out months before peak season.
