Colorful cocktails at sunset and balmy evenings in the sea-salted air are the cornerstones of a honeymoon or romantic getaway, but who’s to say a holiday must be all about relaxing?

Check out these classic destinations that couples seeking romantic adventures should try.

Kayaks and cocktails in the Maldives

A week of chilling out is perfectly acceptable, but there’s plenty here for those who want more. Make sure you explore the atolls by kayak on a mini-adventure. Setting out alone in a small watercraft not only has a romance of its own but offers the perfect antidote to a sun-baked stupor. Pack snorkels and fins to explore the islands’ world-class coral.

Wondering how to do it? Most hotels in the Maldives offer kayaking and water sports.

Drive from sand to snow in tropical Hawaii

Mauna Kea in Hawaii has its lower reaches beneath sea level, so while it’s not higher than Everest, it is taller. At 13,802ft or 4207m above sea level, this long-dormant volcano on Big Island is often capped with snow – yes, it’s hard to believe, snow in Hawaii. The summit of Mauna Kea is so high, dark, dry, and clean that it allows scientists to investigate the furthest reaches of the observable universe – a sure inspiration to venture from the beach.

One step beyond on a South African safari adventure

Those in search of adventure definitely should consider a safari in South Africa. The thrilling promise of the big five – leopard, lion, rhinoceros, buffalo and elephant– draws over a million annual visitors to Kruger National Park. With immense swathes of open savannah, an array of luxury accommodation, and a supporting cast of hippo, giraffe, cheetah, and zebra. Kruger is popular with honeymooning couples.

Dubai: From skyscrapers to stargazing in the desserts

There is no doubt that Dubai is a place to see and be seen. Romantic couples seeking adventures can choose to camp in the desert after a day of dune bashing.

Mauritian beach to mountain peaks

A beach paradise, Mauritius is popular with couples looking for luxury along with romantic adventures. Couples can hike Le Pouce for superb views of the Moka Range. At 2664ft or 812m, Le Pouce is the third-highest mountain on the island and can be hiked in a 3-hour round trip.

Venetian feast to mountain retreat

Few cities in the world compete with Venice in terms of romance and splendor. Its motifs are unmistakable – the stone reliefs of Rialto Bridge, the elegant curve of a gondola, ornate basilicas, while canalside bistros serve Prosecco and Cicchetti (Venetian tapas).

Pair Venice with a trip to the Dolomites. This region is home to some of the world’s most dramatic mountains, soaring pillars, rugged crags, colossal rock walls, and breathtaking pinnacles. Visit from May to September for sublime hiking and December to March for world-class skiing.

Lagoon life and shark dives in Fiji

Couples who want to heighten their romantic exploits should pause at Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu. Bull sharks, reef sharks, lemon sharks, and even the occasional tiger shark – all can be observed here.

The magnificent Shania Twain has given us country anthems, feel-good bops, and plenty of girl-power lyrics. The Canadian country star started singing as a child, and has gone on to become the best-selling female artist in the history of country music. Seriously, that’s pretty impressive. The star owns property all over the world, including a stunning beachfront mansion in the Bahamas. Join us as we take a look inside Shania’s Old Fort Bay home.

Shania Twain is the Queen of Country Pop, and her hits are known all over the world. The five-time Grammy award winner didn’t have an easy childhood, and went on to face some seriously dramatic revelations in her romantic life.

Born Eilleen Regina Edwards, the singer took the surname of her stepfather and started performing in bars at only eight years old. After the death of her parents, the singer took the name “Shania” — meaning “on my way” in her stepfather’s Native American Ojibwa language.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Shania Twain owns properties all over the world. One of those is her beachside mansion in the Bahamas. The singer’s home is a half-hour drive from the capital city of Nassau, on the Island of New Providence.

As you can see from this picture, Shania certainly enjoys escaping to the beach. And who wouldn’t with this view? The country star posted this picture along with the caption, “Soaking up the humidity before heading back to the desert for more shows!”

Shania Twain enjoys her Bahamas home with her husband, Frédéric Thiebéaud. The pair met under strange circumstances when they discovered that their spouses were having an affair with one another. Through the heartache, the pair fell for each other, and have been together ever since.

Their stunning Bahamas home is 7,000 square feet, with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The property is situated on a one-acre lot with 150 feet of beautiful beachfront. Because of this, it has stunning panoramic views from all five bedrooms.

Amazingly, all of the five bedrooms in Shania Twain’s Bahamas home have panoramic views of the beach or the ocean. These views are framed in mahogany, with the reddish-brown wood lining the walls and bookcases. The result is an indulgent looking room that still feels airy, light, and relaxing.

The property boasts many high ceilings, lots of windows, and simple white-washed walls. This lends a coastal feel to the interiors that matches the sun-kissed and beachy surroundings.

The coastal or nautical feel continues throughout Twain’s Bahamas house, with more high ceilings and white-washed walls. This gorgeous living area features pops of aqua, navy, and sea blue — adding some warmth and another nautical nod to the fresh feeling space.

Texture is added to this room with help from the large neutral, patterned rug at its center. Furthermore, the reclaimed wood furniture pieces really tie together the room’s color palette, while contributing to the beach-chic vibe.

We imagine that guests at Twain’s Bahamas home are usually taken outside for a bite to eat, but there is a formal indoor dining room for very special occasions. This dining room does open out onto the terrace dining area, creating a perfect space for dinner parties and evening drinks.

The dining room has similar décor to the other rooms, though with a touch of formality. The chandelier and display cabinet add some grown-up touches, but the long wooden table still feels beachy casual.

Panoramic ocean views are one thing, but this 2nd-floor master suite also comes with a corner bathroom and a spacious private balcony. Rather than just admiring the ocean views, this room enables you to go out and inhale the ocean air while enjoying a cup of coffee.

The fact that this room is round just allows for incredible views, and a bedroom that feels much larger than it actually is. With all that natural light, you wouldn’t be able to help but bounce out of bed every morning.

Built in 2004, Shania’s Bahamas mansion is in an exclusive gated community in West Nassau, known as Old Fort Bay. The area used to be a British colonial fort, but was restored and developed into a private community and club in 2002. Other residents of the community include Columbian singer Shakira, and semi-retired tennis player Lleyton Hewitt.

Apparently, Old Fort Bay combines “Old Bahamian island living” with “the latest in community planning and design.” The area has a beach club, parks, marina, and canal systems.

To get back to Shania Twain’s stunning beachside Bahamas mansion, the property also features a dock slip that can accommodate a 40-60 foot boat. Because, of course it does. After all, what sort of self-respecting celebrity home wouldn’t contain enough space for a large boat?

Residents can also walk to the Old Fort Bay Club from the property and enjoy a spot of lunch on the beach. Alternatively, you can dine in the evening right underneath the stars. What a life, eh?

As you would hope, the kitchen in Shania Twain’s Bahamas mansion is large and spacious, with room to cook and entertain. The welcoming kitchen area comes with a breakfast nook, a butler’s pantry, and stainless steel appliances.

As with the formal dining room, the kitchen opens right onto the outdoor area, creating an ideal space for guests at summer soirees or family get-togethers. Naturally, there are also guest bedrooms, each with its own views of the beach and nearby canal.

Of course, one of the best features of Shania Twain’s Bahamas mansion is the gorgeous pool area. The backyard contains a pool and a plunge pool, as well as pool loungers and some classic Adirondack chairs.

Shania Twain has different morning routines based on where she’s living. She told The Cut that in Switzerland, she goes out in her pajamas and picks roses — whereas in Las Vegas, she feeds, brushes, and cleans her horses. Somehow, we imagine she spends her Bahamas mornings lounging by the pool.

The fabulous Shania Twain came into this world on August 28th, 1965 — making her 55 years old in 2020. Of course, the country singer has spent many years celebrating her birthday, some of which were in the beautiful Bahamas.

Alongside this adorable snap, posted by the singer, Shania wrote, “This is what I woke up to this morning! Thanks for the birthday love! Let’s celebrate Saturday night in PEI!” This looks like a big birthday party, with the upcoming celebration at Prince Edward Island.

Shania Twain’s gorgeous Bahamas mansion has a stunning covered outdoor patio by the pool so guests can enjoy the surroundings without the sunburn. The property also has an access gate to the beach, so there’s no need to make any big trip for sand and sea.

We particularly love the reclaimed wooden table from this outdoor patio as it adds to the shabby chic beach feel of the property. The woven wicker chairs are another nod to the home’s nautical theme.

As you can see in this image, Shania Twain’s fabulous Bahamas property also has a media room, where friends and family can hang out and watch movies. From the lighting and musical instruments in the corner, we’re willing to bet that there are some jam sessions and dance parties down here, too.

In 2019, the home was listed for sale at a guide price of $10.95 million. It was later taken down, but then relisted with a different realtor for $12.9 million.

Naturally, Shania Twain owns other properties as well as her Bahamas mansion. The singer’s main residence is in the Swiss town of Corseaux, overlooking Lake Geneva, where she lives with her husband. Not much is known about this property due to the “Ka-Ching” singer’s preference for privacy.

Before living in her current home, Twain and her husband lived in a Swiss castle (pictured). The property is named Château de Sully, and the couple moved out of it in 2006.

As if homes in the Bahamas, Las Vegas, Ontario, and Switzerland weren’t enough, Shania Twain has actually owned several other homes. Well, if you were the only female artist in history to have three consecutive Diamond certified albums, you’d probably splash out a little too.

Pictured is one of Twain’s previous residences – a luxury lodge in South Island, New Zealand – which is now available for hire. As well as this, the “Hole in the Bottle” singer owned a home in Marco Island, Florida.

Shania Twain makes good use of her direct access to the beach by using the beautiful area as a place to write songs. The singer even posted a picture of herself “taking a break from songwriting” and enjoying the company of some wild pigs on a Bahamas beach.

The “You’re Still the One” singer wrote her first song at just 10 years old, and has penned many of her hits, including, “Any Man of Mine,” “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!,” and “Honey I’m Home.”

It goes without saying that Shania Twain’s luxury mansion in the Bahamas comes with a range of exterior amenities. The property contains a pool house with its own bathroom and shower facilities, so guests can get ready without dripping water through the main house.

Furthermore, the property has a guest apartment and a laundry room. In this adorable picture, Shania walks through the garden with her Bahamian rescue cat, Skipper. The snap is captioned, “Finally home after a few weeks away […] Skipper won’t leave my side!”

Isn’t this snap of Shania Twain enjoying a bag of candy just adorable? The singer is clearly comfortable with who she is, and not worried about anything other than this lounger and the view.

The Queen of Country has come a long way from her childhood in Canada, where she would sing to financially support her family. At one point in her life, the singer cleaned the home of her voice coach as a way of paying for singing lessons.

The Bahamas is a great place for Shania Twain to escape to, particularly because it’s so peaceful and beautiful. In this picture, the “Honey I’m Home” singer stretches on the beach — her caption read, “Super setting to stretch out, just living in the moment…”

The performer has always been somewhat uncomfortable with fame, and prefers to stay out of the limelight. In 2004, the singer embarked on a hiatus because of her struggles with Lyme disease and issues with her voice.

Amusingly, when Shania Twain announced her Las Vegas residency, she rode down the Vegas strip with 40 horses. Shortly before that, the singer posted this picture, with the caption, “See you next month, #Vegas. In the meantime, I’ll be writing new music and riding horses!”

The “Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)” singer does liberty training with her horses. This style of training involves no tack, so the horse is bareback and without a bridle. Apparently, this leads to a stronger bond.

Despite not being a fan of the limelight, Twain does enjoy performing. Alongside this image of the star on top of her car in the Bahamas, the singer wrote, “Missing the stage…Can’t wait to get back to #Vegas for my last shows at the Colosseum Oct. 8th-Dec. 13th!”

Naturally, the “You’ve Got a Way” singer needs her downtime in the Bahamas before she can take to the stage. In an interview, Twain has said of herself, “I’m a quiet person. I do like solitude.”

As we’ve learned already, Shania Twain met her Swiss husband, Frédéric Thiebéaud, because he used to be married to her best friend and assistant, Marie Thiebéaud. When Shania and Frédéric found out their spouses were having an affair, they were heartbroken, but grew closer and eventually fell in love.

Apparently, the pair have pet names for each other. Twain calls Thiebéaud the very creative “Beauty Man,” “because he’s so darn beautiful!” and he calls her “Sunshy” for “sunshine.” Adorable!

In 2011, after a hiatus caused by illness, Twain announced her Las Vegas residency. The artist would headline at Caesars Palace, performing her show “Still the One” from 2012-2014. Five years later, she announced her second Vegas residency, “Let’s Go,” to last a further two years.

While most artists would stay in a hotel during this time, Twain bought herself a farm in the suburbs of Vegas. In fact, the “Swingin’ with My Eyes Closed” singer admitted she unwinds after a show by hopping on her four-wheeler.

Another of Shania Twain’s more private residences is her cottage in the Lake of Bays area of Toronto. Much like the artist’s homes in Switzerland and Las Vegas, there are no images or details of her Canadian property. The reason for this is actually very serious.

In 2011, Twain had to testify against Dr. Giovanni Palumbo, who was stalking her. The man wrote the singer love letters, showed up at her grandmother’s funeral, and followed her home. As a result, Palumbo was charged.

Due to the wild year that was 2020, the Academy of Country Music Awards couldn’t take place in person. However, various artists live-streamed their performances, including the spectacular Shania Twain.

The country superstar performed from her barn along with a very interested horse, and a slightly less interested dog. Shania opened by reassuring audiences, saying “Let’s face it: We’re all in this together,” before playing acoustic versions of her hits, “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” and “Honey I’m Home.” Yahoo!

Just because Shania Twain resides in countries all over the world doesn’t mean she’s forgotten her Canadian heritage. In this picture, the country star plays a spirited game of street hockey with her son and friends in the Bahamas.

As a caption Shania wrote, “I’m in goal here and got my share of bruises to prove it. Helps keep me in shape for the upcoming shows!” Shania Twain has one son, from her first marriage to Robert John “Mutt” Lange. Eja Lange was born in 2001.

The Bahamas obviously make an amazing destination for recharging and escaping celebrity life. Shania Twain has owned her Bahamas home for many years, and clearly loves life by the beach. In this picture, she playfully pinches the Caribbean sun.

Speaking to The Cut in 2020, the singer revealed details about her usual morning routine, saying, “I don’t have a set time that I wake up. I sleep when my body needs it. For breakfast, I usually do blueberries, almonds, and coffee.”

Shania Twain is a longtime supporter of the Bahamas Humane Society. In 2013 the “Party for Two” singer came forward to help five starving horses, and then adopted a dog and a cat.

Shania recused Jett, a Bahamian potcake dog, and Skipper, a cat. Potcake dogs are mixed-breed dogs from Caribbean islands, and are named after the overcooked rice and peas often fed to street dogs. Both of Shania’s adoptees were Bahamian strays, and have found a loving home with the Queen of Country.

Unlike other celebrities that use their overseas properties to escape all aspects of life, Shania Twain did meet with Bahamian politicians to express her gratitude for living in and enjoying the country.

In 2017, after the election of Hubert Minnis (pictured), the “Man I Feel Like a Woman” singer met the new Prime Minister, and brought along her son Eja. The meeting was published in local Bahamas news outlets, further cementing the Canadian country star’s presence in the region.