# the couples travel bucket list 20 destinations before 40

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Twenty destinations that should be on every couples radar before age 40.

### Europe

- Lisbon, Portugal — tram rides, fado music, and ocean sunsets

- Amalfi Coast, Italy — cliffside villages and fresh seafood

- Edinburgh, Scotland — castles, whisky, and cozy pubs

- Reykjavik, Iceland — hot springs and Northern Lights

### Americas

- Oaxaca, Mexico — mezcal, markets, and colonial architecture

- Patagonia, Argentina — glaciers, mountains, and wilderness

- Montreal, Canada — French-speaking charm without the euro

- Asheville, NC — mountain town with incredible food scene

### Asia

- Kyoto, Japan — temples, gardens, and ryokan stays

- Hoi An, Vietnam — tailor-made clothes, beaches, and cheap food

- Chiang Mai, Thailand — temple hopping and amazing food

### The Rest

- Marrakech, Morocco — souks, riads, and tagine

- Cape Town, South Africa — wine country and penguins

- Queenstown, New Zealand — adventure capital of the world

- Petra, Jordan — one of the Seven Wonders

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