Something very special happens when you combine a brilliantly written romance with a dreamy holiday destination. Maybe the love story seems extra romantic set against the backdrop of a gorgeous tropical beach, or perhaps it’s just that getting away from the weather (in my head at least!) is the ultimate form of escapism. Whatever it is, a sort of magic spills onto the page.
If you can’t afford to get away this year, indulge in some of the dreamy destination romances on this list and you’ll be whisked off to somewhere new from the comfort of your armchair.
An Italian Wedding Adventure by Leonie Mack
If you fancy a trip to Italy, this brilliant book about a wedding planner whose proposal is rejected will take you there. Sophie and her ex are brought back together when their companies merge, and they’re forced to work together making other couples’ dreams come true. But is love on the cards for them, too?
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
When a book has the tag line, ‘The honeymoon of a lifetime with her sworn enemy’, you know it’s going to be good! This laugh-out-loud romcom is set mostly in Hawaii and with all the bantz, it’s sure to have you giggling out loud, almost as if you’re on the sunlounger next to them.
A Greek Island Gift by Mandy Baggot
Mandy is the queen of uplifting romances set in Greece and its gorgeous islands. Her latest book is set in Kassiopi, Corfu, and will bring all the sunshine you could want into your life. Molly Adams finds out she’s inherited an apartment, but when she arrives there’s a shock: she hasn’t inherited the whole thing and she’ll be sharing it with a Greek god!
From Provence With Love by Alison Roberts
If French food and drink is more your bag, then this trip to Provence is perfect for you. An inherited farmhouse and a surprise pregnancy make this a really interesting read set in a gorgeous part of France.
You And Me On Vacation by Emily Henry
If you haven’t read an Emily Henry novel yet, then where have you been? This novel is perfect if you want to visit a few locations in one book, all delivered with Emily’s charm, wit and swoon-worthy romance.
One Summer In Miami by Amber Rose Gill
Described as a sun-drenched and spicy new queer romance from the author of Until I Met You – take a trip to Miami to enjoy some sunshine!
The Layover by Lacie Waldon
Fancy a pitstop in Belize? This delicious tropical-set romcom will have you laughing out loud while you pretend you’re in the sun watching the palm trees sway in the breeze.
Shipped by Angie Hockman
If you like a more unusual location for your love stories, then this gorgeous second-chance romance set on a cruise in the Galápagos is perfect. Described as witty and romantic with tons of sexual tension, it’s guaranteed to sweep you away.
The Baobab Beach Retreat by Kate Frost
Set in the unusual locations of Tanzania and Zanzibar, this is a real treat for travel fans who’d like a story set somewhere not normally featured in destination romance, but still want all the feels.
Overdrive by Esha Patel
Combining a dreamy destination with a sports romance, this fabulous book is set in the fast-paced world of Formula One and features the gorgeous location of Brazil. If you’ve never read a sports romance before, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a go!
Katie Ginger writes destination romances as Annabel French and her next book, The Floating Amsterdam Flower Shop will be published in June 2025
