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For this Valentine’s Day, Hanna Hussein has five suggestion­s for a romantic vacation

- nhanna@nst.com.my

CHOCOLATES, flowers and fancy dinners make a girl melt. I say, go the extra mile this Valentine’s Day and treat her like a queen. Whisk her away to a romantic beach getaway, far from home (and kids)! It’s her time to relax, enjoy private time with you in a place she has not visited. Here are the top five suggestion­s of drea my Airbnb homes that you can spend with loved ones this Valentine:

1 180° SUNRISE SEAVIEW DUPLEX IN GEORGETOWN, PENANG

Price for two nights: RM1,147

Watch the sunrise from the comfort of your homely stay at one of Airbnb spectacula­r choices in Georgetown, Penang.

The home has 180-degree panoramic view that promises a breathtaki­ng sunrise every morning overlookin­g Penang Bridge.

It’s a luxurious 111-sq m fully air-conditione­d two-storey duplex condo with two private car parks.

Located in Penang Island prime area, you can just walk around with your loved one and go cafe- and dessert-hunting.

The condo also offers an infinity seaview swimming pool and sky garden too!

2 BELUKAR IN GILI TRAWANGAN, INDONESIA

Price for two nights: RM675

Located in the peaceful coconut fields of Gili Trawangan in Indonesia, Belukar offers14 luxury rooms for honeymoone­rs. Each room has a pool-view verandah, a queen-sized bed and a day bed with bespoke teak furniture!

Set around a 25m swimming pool, its restaurant provides a range of meals, snacks, tapas and drinks. Daily complement­ary breakfast is provided.

Gili Trawangan is a romantic destinatio­n where you can chill, ride a bike all over the island and watch the sunset.

3 OCEAN BEACHFRONT LUXURY DESIGN VILLA @ LOVINA IN BALI, INDONESIA

Price for wo nights: RM2,275 (minimum three nights’ stay)

Bali is a popular choice for a romantic vacation.

Skip the typical crowded places and head to Lovina and stay at a white modern design beachfront villa!

Located in the north of Bali, the villa is surrounded by a breathtaki­ng tropical garden with direct access to the beach and overlookin­g Bali sea.

It is beautifull­y fully-furnished villa with luxury, delicate and tasteful interior design to ensure comfort.

The warm Balinese hospitalit­y is one of the villa’s greatest assets.

4 SEA SPACE VILLA, DELUXE ONEBEDROOM VILLA IN PHUKET, THAILAND

Price for two nights: RM918

Love to party by the beach and enjoy a little privacy? Phuket may be the pick!

Sea Space villa is close to beaches and it has this picturesqu­e infinity pool that will blow you and your partner away.

It offers king beds and great facilities including breakfast.

5 THE HILLTOP SUNSET VILLA AO NANG IN KRABI, THAILAND

Price for two nights: RM2,575

Another beautiful destinatio­n for honeymoone­rs.

The Hilltop Sunset Villa in Ao Nang is one-of-its-kind. Just as the name suggests, the villa is located on top of a hill, sitting arguably at the highest point of Ao Nang.

It offers two-bedroom suites fully-furnished with a modern touch.

There are a private swimming pool and jacuzzi in the villa with garden area, pantry, mini-bar and dining area.

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