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What better way to show how much you love someone than to whisk them away for a romantic retreat? Let Hg2 help you choose with our guide to the top five amorous cities.
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Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul; unique and awe-inspiring with a magical atmosphere that will sweep you off your feet. As you approach Istanbul, glittering domes lure you across the Bosphorus to the old town. This once-powerful city bears reminders of its Byzantine and Ottoman past at every turn. If there was ever a city to inspire exploration, romance and fantasy, this is it.
Stay at the Kybele Hotel which is small, family-run and quirky. Thousands of coloured-glass Turkish lamps hang throughout the hotel, making this a charming, romantic getaway.
Eat on the Feriye, and combine a view of the Bosphorus with a delicious plate of Turkish cuisine.
Check www.hg2.com/cities/istanbul for further details regarding this destination and others too.
For flights to Istanbul www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Istanbul.aspx.
Paris, France
‘The city of love’ may seem a cliché but anyone after true romance could do much worse than Paris. This is the world’s most visited city and it isn’t hard to see why people flock here in search of amour. Stroll hand in hand along the Left Bank, gaze at the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower and shop for tokens of your affections along the Champs-Elysées. Whether art-lovers, food-lovers or simply lovers, Paris promises to provide an abundance of joie de vivre.
Stay at the Pavilion de la Reine. It has a magical ivy-covered entrance. Some of the elegant bedrooms even have their own little terraces.
Eat at Le Train Bleu. Swoon at awe-inspiring frescoes and huge arched windows. Here, you’re likely to feel as if you are starring in your own romantic film.
Check www.hg2.com/cities/paris for further details regarding this destination and others too.
For flights to Paris www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Paris.aspx.
Rome, Italy
If there is one thing the Italians do well, it’s passion. Not only vibrant and sexy, but Rome provides impressive historical sites, cobbled side streets and beautiful food. Romantic poet Keats lived and died in a hotel next to the Spanish Steps, where famous visitors included Shelly, Byron and Coleridge. So if it was good enough for them… Grab an aperitivo, suck on some spaghetti (Lady and the Tramp-style) and let Rome satisfy your romantic yearnings.
Stay at the Hotel Ponte Sisto, which sits neatly on the edge of the river. The marble bathrooms offer a hint of Roman opulence.
Eat at Ristorante Pierluigu. Set in a 16th-centtury piazza this is a picture-postcard restaurant with atmosphere and romance in abundance.
Check www.hg2.com/cities/rome for further details regarding this destination and others too.
For flights to Rome www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Rome.aspx.
Prague, Czech Republic
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Prague is a popular destination for tourists all year round. It isn’t hard to see why the city attracts partygoers, culture-vultures and lovers in equal numbers. Intrigue, colour and culture meet you at every turn. Hedonists beware: alcohol and beer in particular is extremely cheap. If you want the getaway to remain romantic, don’t drink too much of the stuff.
Stay at Hotel Neruda. Set just beneath the castle, the 14th century building has a beautiful façade and 20 elegant rooms.
Eat at Divini’s. Originally a wine shop, this restaurant is minute (only ten tables) and the staff make you feel like you’re the only ones in the room.
Check www.hg2.com/cities/prague for further details regarding this destination and others too.
For flights to Prague www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Prague.aspx.
Tallinn, Estonia
Lose yourself in Tallinn’s medieval old town, brimming with Hanseatic buildings and galleries. This city encompasses everything you could want from a romantic retreat. Escape the cold Baltic winds for a hot chocolate in one of the many cosy boltholes. Estonia has a unique, complicated history, making it an ideal destination for avant-garde lovers.
Stay at the Gloria Guesthouse, which will provide an intimate backdrop for a romantic retreat. Rooms are small but chic and chintzy.
Eat at Karl Friedrich if you have had enough of medieval design. This French-style restaurant is in an amazing location and overlooks the old town square.
Check www.hg2.com/cities/tallinn for further details regarding this destination and others too.
For flights to Tallinn www.nowfly.co.uk/cheap-flights-to-Tallinn.aspx.