Places to heal the heart

Maybe it's time for the lovelorn to go for a healing trip ahead of Valentine's Day next Saturday. Booking.com has recommended three destinations that can heal broken hearts - as its latest travel prediction survey found that 28 percent of some 1,000 Hong Kong tourists get out of their comfort zone by traveling.

French Polynesia in the South Pacific is often dubbed as one of the most beautiful places in the world, with the crystal-clear lagoon and coral reefs being stunning enough to heal the pain of losing loved ones, the site said.

Paphos on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus will be a perfect choice for myth lovers - as it was often said to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty.

For those who look for a quiet solo trip, they may try out multiple cultural experiences such as a tea ceremony, or go for a walk in the historic streets of Gion in Kyoto, Japan.