A romantic rendezvous in Morocco or Italy

Cadogan, leading luxury tour operator offering tailor-made holidays across the Med, North Africa, the Middle East and the Canary Islands has been sending couples away for Valentine’s Day for 60 years. This year Cadogan’s luxury travel advisors recommend a romantic adventure in Morocco or Italy.

Morocco offers couples endless opportunities for exploring, relaxing and indulging, whether it is a riad in the heart of the Marrakech medina or an isolated hotel in the heights of the Atlas Mountains. A bonus for Morocco is that it is located outside the Eurozone so customers can make their sterling go further and splash out on extra luxuries such as couple’s spa treatments, romantic dinners or even shopping for the kids they left behind.

Best for Adventurous Romantics
Combination city/beach holiday from £1440 per person

Cadogan’s Morocco Romantic Getaway package combines the best of a city break with a relaxing beach holiday. Starting off in Marrakech, this trip includes a horse-drawn carriage ride through some of the city’s most beautiful gardens including the Jardin Majorelle and Menara Garden. A 4x4 transfer to the Atlas Mountains will give couples the chance to enjoy a scenic hot air balloon ride above the breathtaking scenery and later the opportunity to relax and enjoy some traditional local delicacies.

After a private transfer to the costal resort of Essaouira, couples will enjoy three days of relaxation at the deluxe L’Heure Bleue Palais. A member of Relais & Chateaux, this intimate hotel is colonial in style with a romantic leafy courtyard and a restaurant that has attracted universal praise and celebrity guests. From the roof terraces there are lovely views of the broad beach and island of Mogador.

Cadogan offers 4 nights at the five star La Sultana in Marrakech and 3 nights at the five star L’Heure Bleue Palais in Essaouira from £1440 per person. Rates include return flights with Royal Air Maroc departing from London Gatwick, return private transfers to hotels in destination, 7 nights accommodation on a B&B basis. Quote reference 98422 when booking.

Based on two adults sharing a twin / double room. Subject to availability. Rate based on departure on 10 February.

Best for City Lovers
Seven nights’ luxury riad from £1567 per person

La Sultana Marrakesh is a truly luxurious riad in the very heart of old Marrakech. It is the result of three years’ work in partnership with Morocco’s Historical Monuments Commission.

The roof terrace offers intimate dining, where couples can enjoy views over the grand Koutoubia, the Royal Palace and the snowy peaks of the High Atlas Mountains as they sip cocktails or they can dine on world class Mediterranean cuisine by candlelight.

After a long day of wandering the souks, couples can relax & unwind in the spa’s star-domed marble Jacuzzi and traditional hammam.

Cadogan offers 7 nights at the five star La Sultana in Marrakesh from £1567 per person. Rates include return flights with easyJet departing from London Gatwick, return private transfers to hotel in destination, 7 nights accommodation on a B&B basis and taxes. Quote reference 98210 when booking.

Based on two adults sharing a twin / double room. Subject to availability. Rate based on departure on 13 February.

Best for Nature Lovers
Atlas Mountains rural hideaway from £510 per person

Perfect for walkers, birdwatchers, or simply couples who yearn for peace and quiet, La Roseraie is a charming four star hotel in the Atlas Mountains. The hotel is located 75 minutes from Marrakech at a height of 900 metres. Surrounded by aromatic rose gardens, the cottage style rooms with terraces have a picturesque rural charm. The hotel’s restaurant attracts locals and non-resident tourists, so booking is recommended. For those who wish to indulge in a little light activity without leaving the comfort of the hotel, on site activities include a hydrotherapy centre and riding stables.

Cadogan offers 4 nights at the four star La Roseraie in the Atlas Mountains from £510 per person. Rates include return flights with easyJet departing from London Gatwick, return private transfers to hotel in destination, 4 nights accommodation on a B&B basis and taxes.

Based on two adults sharing a twin / double room. Subject to availability. Rate based on departure on 12 February.

For the Classic Romantic
Italian city breaks with Cadogan Holidays

The traditional home of amore and the set of the romantic Merchant Ivory film “A Room with a View,” any short break to Italy promises to relight those flames of passion. Cadogan offers a selection of Italian city breaks to Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan and more.

A Roman Holiday
Four nights five star from £843 per person

Surrounded by designer shops just off Rome’s equivalent of Bond Street, the Hotel d’Inghilterra is a cocoon of refined top class service that has welcomed an exclusive guest list for many years now. This bijou gem offers excellent cuisine with an artistic twist, a pretty pavement terrace and an intimate bar that serves James Bond-esque cocktails and elegantly designed lounges which makes the perfect hideaway for you and your partner.

Cadogan offers 4 nights at the five star Hotel d’Inghilterra in central Rome from £843 per person. Rates include return flights departing from London Gatwick, return private transfers to hotel in destination, 4 nights accommodation on a B&B basis and taxes.

Based on two adults sharing a twin / double room. Subject to availability. Rate based on departure on 12 February.

Florence for Lovers
Four nights for the price of three from £774 per person

The 19th century Hotel Helvetia & Bristol in the ‘haute couture’ Mecca of Florence combines elegant luxury with modern comfort. The impressive lobby is adorned with artworks worthy of the nearby Uffizi Gallery whilst the cocktail bar and gourmet restaurant with its rich decor and pavement terrace draws an elegant clientele.

The winter Garden with its colourful stain glass ceiling and the rooms and suites with plush decor and antique furnishings have been beautifully restored to maintain the refined elegance of this once aristocratic home. The 5th floor panoramic suites offer exclusive views of the Duomo, just a stone’s throw away.

Cadogan offers 4 nights at the five star Hotel Helvetia & Bristol in Florence in a superior double room from £774 per person. Rates include return flights with Meridiana departing from London Gatwick, return private transfers to hotel in destination, 4 nights accommodation on a B&B basis and taxes.

Based on two adults sharing a double room. Subject to availability. Rate based on departure on 12 February.

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