Every Valentine’s Day, lovers escape the routine of their everyday lives in search of a little romance. For those of you who need a helping hand in deciding where to hideaway this year, here is my guide to some of the most loved-up short break locations:
- Paris - still the top of every lover’s list. Moonlight cruises down the Seine, the captivating charm of the Rive Gauche, the historical romance of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur - Paris claims them all!
Car hire from £16
- Venice - hire a gondola and serenade your loved one through the hidden canals of this atmospheric floating city. It can be cold in February so wrap up warm and use the temperature as an excuse to snuggle up close.
Read more about the Veneto region of Italy and the Venice Carnevale.
Car hire from £18
- Amsterdam - a perfect short break to enjoy ice skating in Dam Square, romantic dinner cruises, twinkling lights along the canalside at dusk and a selection of hip restaurants and night clubs. To round things off, why not add in a visit to the city’s Museum of Sex and spice things up!
Car hire from £20
- Munich - Imagine sharing a stein of beer, warming yourself by a patio brazier and watching the sun set over the snow capped Mountains of Bavaria. Combine with a little ski-ing or a trip to the majestic Konigsee.
Car hire from £17
- Rome - make a wish in the Trevi Fountain, lose yourself in the timeless splendour of the Colloseum and have your eyes meet over a candlelit dinner for two - even the language evokes romance!
Car hire from £18
- Granada - walk in the footsteps of the Moors and lose yourself in the romance of the Alhambra. Whisper sweet nothings amongst the shaded terraces and glistening fountains of the Generalife Gardens or immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the Albacin.
Car hire from £9
- Jukkasjärvi - 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Sweden, is the site of the IceHotel, built from the frozen water of the Torne River every year. Share this unique experience and contemplate the ice sculptures in the Absolutbar before falling asleep on a bed of ice, warmed by thermal sleeping bags, reindeer skins and your love.
Car hire from £27
- Prague - this beautiful city with its rich architectural heritage is one of the most popular romantic short break destinations in Europe. Wander hand in hand through the twisted backstreets of Stare Mesto and the Old Town Square and up to the picture-postcard Prague castle.
Car hire from £17
- Segovia - just 54 miles north of Madrid, this medieval city is home to the fairytale Alcazar castle which inspired Walt Disney. The aroma of roast suckling pig wafts through the twisting alleyways and a glance around is rewarded with Romanesque churches against a stunning backdrop of snow capped mountains.
Car hire from £19
- Marrakech - the Rose City has changed little since the Middle Ages and solid ramparts circle a labyrinth of streets where intimate riads, cool courtyards, ornate palaces and colourful bazaars are hidden around every corner.
Car hire from £23
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