Valentines Day
Rooms for romance in the Scottish Highlands
The intimate and scenic surroundings of Scotland’s most romantic hotel*, The Torridon, provide the perfect Highland hideaway for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day of fine dining, romance and relaxation.
Celebrate romance with a trip to Shakespeare Country
Celebrate spring half term from 14 – 22 February in Shakespeare Country with a range of fun inspired activities for all the family. From campfires and treasure hunts to exhilarating jump-racing and muddy battle walks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Share the Nostalgic experience with your loved one
If you want to give your loved one to a Valentine’s gift they’ll never forget, treat them to a luxury classic car holiday with a difference. Nostalgic can put you behind the wheel of the elegant Alfa Romeo Spider, so you can drive one of Italy’s most iconic cars through some of Europe’s most romantic landscapes.
Romance in the world’s most honest city
Where better to take your loved one for a romantic Valentine’s break than the most honest city in the world, located in the only country with 'love' in its name? Following an experiment carried out by Reader's Digest magazine, Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has been given that honourable title.
Brilliant Valentine's breaks from Brilliant Trips
New online operator, Brilliant Trips is offering a truly special weekend in Budapest - one of Europe's favourite winter destinations.
Woo your loved one for longer this Valentine’s Day
Clumber Park Hotel & Spa Sherwood Forest is offering guests the chance to woo their loved ones for longer in 2009 with a whole month (February 2009) devoted to Valentines.
Stylish Valentine’s breaks from Macdonald Hotels
Whisk your loved one away for a night of romance at the stylish Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel beside the Thames at Marlow, Bucks from just £199 for two including dinner. With its stunning river views, candlelit dining rooms and four-poster bedrooms and suites, this incredibly romantic hotel is sure to set the mood for love.
Love is in the air at Swissôtel
Valentine’s is a perfect time to indulge in a romantic getaway. Several hotels of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have created special packages for an overnight stay, a long weekend, or more time to enjoy romance on and around Valentine’s Day.
Romance on the River Thames
The R.S. Hispaniola will be offering couples planning a special day on the 14 February 2009, a choice of romantic options. The ship, which is permanently moored on Victoria Embankment, is the ideal venue for enjoying some excellent cuisine in a unique setting, on St Valentine's Day. Boasting fabulous views of the Thames, from St. Paul's to the Houses of Parliament, the R.S. Hispaniola offers a romantic haven amongst the city bustle.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a moonlit dinner in Dubai
Le Méridien Al Aqah will offer a Valentine’s special priced from Dh 999 per couple for any night from February 12 to February 18, with romantic treats including a secluded candle-lit dinner on the resort’s private beach to celebrate the occasion with your loved one.
Valentines value at La Manga Club
La Manga Club, one of the world’s leading luxury sports and leisure resorts, has a whole host of activities available, ideal for a romantic getaway this February, and with each two-night booking made between 13th and 15th February 2009, guests will pay for one night* only.
Visit the Lake of Menteith Hotel during the month of love
February is the month for enjoying the most romantic break of the year at The Lake of Menteith Hotel in Perthshire. Nestling on the edge of Scotland’s only lake, the hotel’s Valentine’s package is available throughout February, so there’s no need to wait until the 14th to treat someone special.
A blind date on the Harbour Bridge
A blind couple, Sue Blaxland and Bruce McAllister, celebrated Valentine’s Day by climbing to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Thursday 14th February 2008.
Scots voted UK’s true Valentines
Forget notions of ‘city break’ Londoners putting others to shame this Valentine’s Day. It is people in Scotland (36%) and Yorkshire (34%) who are most likely to whisk their loved ones abroad this February, and European city breaks have overtaken the Big Apple and winter sun breaks for a February getaway, according to new research from American Express Insurance Services.
Romance on the open seas
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, but if you haven’t had time to organise something special for the love of your life – don’t panic! Throughout February DFDS Seaways has organised wonderfully romantic cruise breaks to Amsterdam, Bergen and Stavanger – they have sorted out everything to make this a real cruise on the waves of love.