Snowed under and snowed in; January is usually about New Years resolutions, cabbage soup diets, tee-totalling and getting back into the corporate lifestyle after overdoing it during the festive period. Across Europe millions are snowed in and stuck at home, and cabin fever will soon set in. Enough Facebook stalking – use these sub zero days to plan the most fabulous Valentines Day and impress your partner by whisking them away to a hot hotel where we guarantee a rise in body temperatures!
Valentine’s Day is on Sunday 14th February – so make the most of it by whisking someone special to a faraway land and a romantic hotel…
1. Prague, Czech Republic
Sumptuous rouges and velvety décor in Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague. Get wrapped up in the exclusive Champagne infused Valentine’s offer – with limousine transfers, chocolate treats, candlelit dinners, massage and Jacuzzi… just 1188 € for a loved up couple for 2 nights!
2. Porto, Portugal
Hotel Infante de Sagres, Porto: Enjoy the gourmet restaurant, spa treatments and baroque atmosphere with pop arty touches in this stylish favourite of the stars. Live the dream like Prince Edward, the Dalai Lama and Bob Dylan who are amongst the celebs known to have checked into this eastern influenced hotel in the UNESCO world heritage quarter of Porto.
3. Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia Cave Resort & Spa is a truly unique boutique hotel carved into the rocks of the ancient and UNESCO recognised caves of Nevsehir-Cappadocia in Turkey’s sizzling Anatolia region. Generous bathrooms, classic Turkish furniture and stunning views over the rocky landscape would make for a once in a lifetime Valentine’s weekend…
4. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Far, far away, unwinding with sun, sea and sand is almost unfathomable now, but book into the tropical boutique hotel Relais & Chateaux Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro. Colonial style wooden furnishings and four-poster beds will fuel the fires of any romantic escape!
5. Evian-les-Bains, France
Hotel Royal, Evian-Les-Bains: This stunning hotel celebrated its 100th birthday last year by adding a 5th star to its crown of luxury. Overlooking Lake Geneva and with the Alps stretching away into the horizon, the setting of this timeless golf and spa hotel is a fairytale for any lustful lovers.
6. Seville, Spain
Embrace Andalusia with amour high above central Seville. Historic Casas del Rey de Baeza whose rooms face on to the inner courtyard for peace and quiet. A rooftop terrace and generous spa area allow couples some alone time after lapping up the offerings of the wild and beautiful southern Spanish city.
7. Bordeaux, France
Ultimate intimacy on the banks of the Garonne River – the ten luxurious bedrooms in Chateau Grattequina provide a dreamy countryside escape just 8km from Bordeaux. Relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings with classic French interior design and all the mod cons. Mmmm!
8. Dublin, Ireland
The super stylish designer hotel Hampton Hotel, is just outside the bustling city centre and with just 24 rooms is a home away from home. Any Valentine’s trip to Dublin will be spiced up by the pouty lipstick coloured furnishings after sharing a shady pint of Guinness…
9. Linz, Austria
Saunter around the The Lentos Art Museum by day and soak up classical music in the evening before retiring to the Hotel am Domplatz which overlooks Linz’s cathedral square. Lick your lips and share a luscious sliver of Linzertorte before strolling along the Danube as the city glimmers in the twilight.
10. Paris, France
Roses are red, violets are blue, lets not forget Paris and its design hotels too!
Artus Hotel within kissing distance of the park Jardin du Luxembourg, check in here and wile away a few unforgettably romantic days in gay Paris!
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