Valentine’s Day is a time to express one’s love for another. A time to wine, dine and spoil your other half rotten. Forget clichés like roses, candles and chocolates; it’s time to whisk your partner away and fall in love all over again. Below are the five most romantic cities to visit this Valentine’s Day.
Paris: Paris is otherwise known as the city of love. If you are looking for things to do on Valentine’s Day, this city is sure not to disappoint. When planning your trip to Paris, be sure to plan ahead. Research the most romantic places to visit such as theatres, restaurants and parks. And remember to use your credit card when booking; you may even be able to earn rewards points to spend on travel benefits.
Why not plan a trip to the Eiffel Tower, where you can dine overlooking the city of love in one of the Towers restaurants? People may call this a cliché, but many can only dream of witnessing the Tower in darkness when it bursts into light, dominating everything surrounding it; a truly magnificent view.
Another romantic gesture is taking the Paris boat tour. You can enjoy relaxing on the boat, sipping champagne while lazily drifting down the canals of the Seine River. Although February may not seem like the best time to take a boat trip with chilly temperatures and choppy winds, others may appreciate that the idea of wrapping up in each other’s warmth overlooking the city is as romantic as you can get.
Rome : Another perfect love nest city for Valentine’s Day is Rome. Your first stop when visiting this beautiful city should be the Coliseum. Impress your loved one and travel back in history, to a time when the Coliseum would play host to gladiator combats and wild animal fights. Thousands would come to witness such events. Prepare to be overwhelmed by these ancient ruins. The Coliseum is open every day from 8.30 am – 7.30 pm, but make sure you give yourself plenty of time to take it all in. A fully guided tour can be pre booked, which is the most advisable option, as there can be long ques. This is the perfect option which gives you all the information and history you need to know. This will be an experience you want to share with family and friends when you are back home.
Venice : Venice is a beautiful city with magnificent views. Grab your partner and dance under moonlight in St Marks square, the heart and soul of the city, followed by a romantic candlelight dinner with soft orchestras nearby. This is enough to make any girl’s heart melt.
The Ponte dei Sospiri , otherwise known as the ‘Bridge Of Sighs’ is a romantic place to visit during your trip to Venice. Its link to historic prisoners is ironically not so romantic. The view from the bridge is the last view convicts in Venice would see before being sentenced to death. However the meaning of the ‘Bridge of Sighs’, signifies the reaction of everyone who is privileged to stand on it, including the blackest of hearts. For 13 Euros per person, the bridge is sure to take your breath away. Finish your day by enduring in the typical Venetian dish of Seafood.