Valentines Day
New York voted most romantic city
New York was the unexpected winner of a survey on which city is the top spot for a romantic break, beating Paris, Venice and Rome. In the survey of 250 people run by leading flight search engine, Skyscanner.net in the run up to Valentine’s Day, New York topped the poll with almost 25% of the vote.
That's 'Amore' - Valentine's in Italy
Italy is the country we all think of when we think of romance. Why not experience the real thing, not just on Valentine’s Day, but any time of the year. The trulli houses of Puglia are unique, and are perfect for a romantic break; cosy and warm in the winter months, with a bottle of wine and the roaring wood-burner.
The UK’s most romantic hotels
The hotel price comparison website trivago.co.uk has investigated the most popular romantic hotels in the United Kingdom for Valentine’s Day 2009. The Top 10 Romantic Hotels are those that received the best reviews on trivago and were researched the most throughout January.
The price of love
When it comes to treating a loved one the average valentines shopper spends £41 on flowers and over £170 on jewellery, according to research by Halifax credit cards.
Don’t let recession wreck romance
Cheshire Building Society is advising couples to talk openly about their finances this Valentine's and not let money worries damage their relationships.
A very decadent valentine’s package
Valentine's Day is so much more exciting and romantic if you place luxury and pampering at the centre of this intoxicating holiday. And where better to indulge yourself in the perfect escape than at Red Carnations' luxurious Chesterfield Mayfair, Rubens at The Palace or The Montague on The Garden? And what could be more pleasurable than their decadently delightful one-night Valentine's packages.
The most romantic hideaway in South America
Its official - Ponta Dos Ganchos, the exclusive Relais & Chateaux property located on the picturesque Emerald Coast of Brazil has been awarded the prestigious title of the “Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway in South America”, at the Conde Nast Johansens 2009 Awards for Excellence.
Africa - The world’s most romantic continent
Africa has always been a hot Valentines destination, but it's legendary romantic status isn't down to the climate. Out Of Africa and the African Queen are pure passion on a film reel, and if you love someone aren't you supposed to travel to the ends of the earth?
Take the fast track to romance
Tired of the same old Valentines Day destinations – Venice, Paris, Rome? Why not treat your loved one this February to an alternative yet equally romantic weekend away with the help of Rail Europe’s guide to Valentine’s Day with a difference.
Spice up your Valentine’s Day with myhotels
The Nice and Naughty package at myhotel Bloomsbury, myhotel Chelsea and myhotel Brighton guarantees a romantic Valentine experience. But this isn’t just the usual red roses; it’s luxury with a saucy twist.
Champagne escapes for Valentine’s Day
Romantics in a rush can raise a glass to a Valentine’s Day package being uncorked by Champagne Escapes. The specialist operator is offering a special Valentine’s package to the prestigious Champagne region in France, including a bottle of Champagne on arrival and candlelit four course dinner at a local restaurant from £359 per person.
Heat-up Valentine's Day in Morocco
Escape the bleak February chills this Valentine’s Day and transfer your romantic intentions to the hot, sandy depths of the Sahara during Walks Worldwide’s unique 10-day Sahara Desert Trek crossing the highest and most extensive dunes in Morocco, on foot, by camel and 4x4.
Valentine's Day diving
Dive in crystal clear waters, relax on palm-fringed beaches, luxuriate in a bamboo-framed spa, watch the sunset behind spectacular mountain ranges and enjoy a complimentary bottle of bubbly, a special Valentine gift and a 90-minute massage with Dive Worldwide, which is offering couples a romantic 10-day Valentine’s break at Indonesia’s luxurious Kima Bajo Resort & Spa, North Sulawesi.
A flight of romance in London
Are Red Carnation Hotels swimming against the tide unveiling a Valentine's package unrivalled in terms of sheer luxury and reckless pampering, shot through with inimitable style? Probably!
Top five Valentine’s destinations
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For loved up couples burning with desire to book an amorous adventure, travel search engine Kayak.co.uk can always be relied upon to find the very best flight and hotel prices for romantic destinations this February.