Monday, January 26, 2015

Valentine Escapades

Just when you thought the festive season was over comes Valentine’s Day!


Being by by far one of the most commercial festive days of the planet, Valentine’s day still holds a pinch of wonder, romance and love to everyone out there. After all, who would not like to be surprised on Valentine’s Day?

A romantic candlelight dinner, a romantic weekend or maybe even a sweet escapade to another country! 

A tropical island? why not but I would  still vote for the all-time classical romantic destination: Paris!  Maybe the Alpes? Naaa! Let’s go to Venice!

Places, choices and to help you out here are some sweet romantic ideas!

Europe. it’s cold but it’s Europe!

Paris! Let’s fly to Paris…. As Audrey Hepburn once said:  “Paris is always a good idea”.



3 days in Paris, a dinner in a 5 stars restaurant, a walk on the Champs Elysées, 



a stay at one of the fanciest hotels… 

Four Seasons - George V

Hotel de Crillon

Hotel du Louvre
Hotel Ritz Paris

Hotel San Regis

*drooling* maybe also a tour in the Louvre, 

La Galerie des Glaces - Château de Versailles

or the Versailles Castle gardens, 

Jardin de Versailles

Jardin de Versailles
not to forget  that you could never go to Paris without having a midnight walk on the Pont Alexandre III or run through  all the love locks hanged on Le Pont des Arts.

Pont Alexandre III

Pont des Arts
Not fan of the French scenery? Well then I have the perfect option for you and it comes right on time for Valentine: Venice, the perfect city to fall in love…. Again, and again and again!

Venice

The gondolas, the architecture and above all the Carnival: beautiful costumes, magnificent masks a city that takes you a thousand year back in time.

The Gondolas

Venice Carnival

Venice Carnival

And while you’re there, how about you attend the Valentine’s Masquerade Ball?

Masquerade Ball

Not really interested? You would rather be sitting next to a chimney, surrounded by beautiful mountains covered all in white? You’re a Winter sports fan by any chance? The perfect destination for you is the Swiss Alps!

Alpes

Zermatt specifically while you’re there! Escape to the Matterhorn, the mountain on the Swiss-Italian border.

Zermatt
The Matterhorn

Zermatt is in fact well known to be a city full of activities, gourmet restaurants and beautiful lodges. 

Whether you are a ski pro or beginner, or even you don’t ski but would enjoy a beautiful weekend with a breathtaking view, getting warm while sippin some fine wine, Zermatt is the place.

Hotel Coeur des Alpes

Matterhorn Focus Hotel

Matterhorn Focus Hotel

Not to forget that you can also pamper yourself in one of their luxurious spa!

Now that sounds like a perfect gateway!

I am not done yet and I feel lost myself!

For the warm hearted ones of you, oh well!  You can always fly to a tropical island where it will be summer in February.

Maldives for instance?


Log out of everything and indulge in the beautiful island: The view, the weather, the clear waters. Oh well… You’ll feel in heaven day and night!

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort

Baros Resort


And if the Maldives are not interesting enough for you, hit Bali!

The Temple - Bali
We all read or watched Eat, Pray, Love and fell in love with that island!Get to know a new culture, visit the temple, do activities, explore the villages and fall in love (with Bali, you should be in love with your partner anyway by now)!

Amadea Seminyak Hotel
Conrad Hotel
Dream Beach

Now I know that most of us say, “Valentine is a commercial holiday” but I bet that you would love your partner to surprise you with a romantic escapade! Who knows he might pop the question while at it!

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