With Valentines’ day just around the corner, many will be looking to shell out on special gifts and gestures for their partners.
Going on holiday over the Valentine’s Day period offers the chance to get away from the everyday with their loved one – be it a romantic weekend, or for those wishing to pay a little more, a holiday in an exotic location.
Whether you’re looking to get away on a long trip or short stays in luxurious hotels during a city break, there are plenty of destinations and packages available. From cottages in the countryside, short city breaks in Europe and the United States to exotic beach holidays in the Caribbean.
City breaks are popular packages for those wishing to get away for Valentine’s Day. Traditional favourites include Paris, Venice and Rome – offering a touch of European grandeur and romantic settings.
And with more cheap flights to European destinations from UK airports now on offer, these romantic locations are now within easy reach.
There are also plenty of hotels in Britain which offer special packages around the Valentine holiday, offering couples the opportunity to enjoy romantic short breaks in picturesque settings – with some hotels offering candlelit dinner and champagne.
Popular destinations around the UK include the Lake District and Scotland, where you can find a wide range of holiday cottages. These traditional dwellings offer couples the chance to escape everyday and spend some time together.
Hidden away within picturesque woodland and lakeside locations, allowing the opportunity for romantic walks (weather permitting of course) and with some offering spa facilities, couples can get away, relax and enjoy the romanticism that Valentines’ Day brings.
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Hotels – Romania, An Introduction
The country of Romania is one of many contrasts. From the sandy white beaches on the cost of the Black Sea right up to the mountains, rolling hills and rural farmlands further inland.
Romania hasn’t had an easy time in the past; the country suffered considerably under the communist rule of Nicolae Ceausescu a ruthless dictator. Since Ceausescu’s fall though, Romania is rapidly regaining its identity, now boasting both, a rich cultural and strong natural diversity.
The dramatic mountain scenery that can be found inland makes an excellent destination for those on the look out for high adrenaline snow sports. The picturesque valleys, mountain slopes and densely populated forests roll down to the beautiful beaches of the Black Sea Coast, offering truly outstanding views.
No holiday to Romania however, would be complete without a trip up to the district of Transylvania. For years Transylvania has lured people up to its mountains, with images of haunted forests, medieval towns and of course the legends of Dracula.
In addition to this though, Transylvania offers some of the most spectacular views throughout the country, with the dramatic alpine scenery of the Carpathian Mountains sure to impress.
The expansive landscape is dotted with rustic villages and holiday cottages, which are still populated, as they have been for 100′s of years. Throughout these villages there is an abundance of religious architecture, such as monasteries and ancient churches.
The attractions of Romania’s capital, Bucharest are mainly centered on galleries and museums, so it’s probably not going to prove too interesting for the youngsters.
As Romania is finding its feet though, there are number of promising clubs, hotels and pubs popping up throughout the capital.