A hot Valentine’s break in cool Copenhagen

If you are looking for a new and trendy destination for a romantic weekend away, Copenhagen is the ideal place. Stay at one of the romantic and chic design & boutique hotels in the charming Danish capital where new and old meets in a refreshingly and tasteful - Scandinavian - way.

Visit the city’s art galleries and museums and go shopping on “Strøget” and in the quirky, cobbled side streets. Promenade along the Copenhagen waterfront and greet The Little Mermaid or take a leisurely walk in the lovely “Kongens Have” and lunch at the in vogue organic restaurant “Geranium” at the far end of the park. The list goes on and on...

A romantic night out in Copenhagen is easily planned too: Enjoy a luscious dinner for two at one of the city’s nine Michelin restaurants and perhaps end up your romantic evening with a visit to the beautiful old Royal Theatre OR its “baby sister” on the other side of the waterfront – the new Opera House easily reached by water bus!

The number of attractions and sights in Copenhagen are endless – and easy to get to as well - and your first romantic evening in Copenhagen does not have to be the last. Nyhavn is always a cosy and intimate place, with picturesque old warehouses and pleasure boats in the canal and the salty smell of Øresund sound nearby. Take a short stroll through this area and you are guaranteed to find several appetizing lunch and dinner offers in the many cafés and restaurants along the quayside.

If you have a passion for exploring new sights, attractions and culinary offers too, then a visit to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek located next to the famous Tivoli Gardens and the City Hall Square is a “must”.

With over 10.000 works of art, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek offers an impressive collection of antique and modern sculptures and paintings. It also features one of the city’s most romantic cafés; set on a balcony overlooking the glass roofed palm gardens, complete with neo-classical statues and fountains, this teashop perfectly reflects the ambience of the venue and the French inspired dishes are all home made and carefully are prepared as you wait.

A romantic weekend break in Copenhagen can be designed entirely after your own formula. No matter what you choose, the vast number of hotels, restaurants, hip bars and cosy cafés will guarantee that your Valentine’s break to the charming capital will be a great success! AND no matter where you choose to stay in the city, the nearest train or Metro station is very likely to be a maximum of 10 minutes walk away, so there is easy access to and from the Copenhagen Airport too.

Great places to stay for a romantic weekend away

To take it all in, here is a selection of fabulous design & boutique hotels in the city:

• Hotel Front****: New, exciting boutique hotel included on Condé Nast Traveller's 2007 Hot List! Distinct and decadent atmosphere. Understated luxury and great views of the Copenhagen waterfront. Front.dk

• Avenue Hotel****: New hotel on Frederiksberg with an international beat, a fine breakfast buffet and a unique courtyard patio, Avenuehotel.dk

• Hotel Skt. Petri*****: Amongst Copenhagen's leading design hotels. Unpretentious atmosphere, great dining and strong attention to detail has made it the talk of the town, Hotelsktpetri.com

• Hotel Alexandra: A beautiful hotel, full of tradition – and Danish designer furniture - right in the heart of Copenhagen, Hotel-alexandra.dk

• Hotel Imperial****: With the utmost in classic Danish design and modern architecture it exudes a special elegance and atmosphere, Imperial-hotel-copenhagen.com

• NIMB*****: Romantic deluxe hotel opening in late March 2008 at Tivoli Gardens in the heart of Copenhagen. The aim is to place the hotel in the absolute world-elite of small, luxury city hotels. Tivoli.dk/composite-5535.htm

And it is so easy to get there...

With more airlines than ever before offering direct flights from the UK to Copenhagen, it is SO simple to travel with your beloved and discover the charms of Copenhagen - so why wait any longer? Treat yourselves to a deluxe Valentines date in Copenhagen and fly to the Danish Capital with Scandinavian Airlines from either Aberdeen, Manchester, Birmingham, London City Airport or Heathrow Airport – see also: Flysas.co.uk At the moment SAS’ fares start from £54 one-way, incl. tax.