| Valentine's Day is the day to show your partner | | | | romantic city break to remember. |
| how much you love them, but sometimes it can | | | | It's worth saving up in advance to make your |
| be tricky to plan a real surprise. Perhaps the most | | | | Valentine's Day surprise come true, as a 5 star |
| romantic suggestion is to sweep them off their | | | | city break is the most luxurious way to celebrate |
| feet and whisk them away for a couple of days | | | | in style. Don't forget, you are only spending two |
| for a luxury city break for two. | | | | nights away from home, so it's well worth paying |
| With a little advance planning, a city break holiday | | | | to stay in the best hotel you can afford. Just |
| can be the ideal way to spend Valentine's Day | | | | imagine the look on your loved one's face as you |
| together. Europe has some of the most romantic | | | | arrive at your 5 star hotel in one of the most |
| destinations in the world to choose from - you | | | | romantic cities in Europe. |
| could dine in Paris and take a trip up the Eiffel | | | | Whatever hotel you choose, it's a good idea to |
| Tower, explore the canals in Venice, or take in | | | | select one that is central to the best sights in the |
| the grandeur of the Colosseum in Rome, for | | | | city. Consider what you are likely to do with your |
| example. Any of these destinations would sweep | | | | time, and remember that one of the best ways |
| your partner off their feet and make a | | | | to see what any city has to offer is to go |
| memorable short break for both of you. | | | | everywhere on foot if you can. Hence a central |
| The advantage of a European city break is that | | | | location - preferably with a great view - is the |
| it's not that far from home. A quick flight from | | | | one to opt for. |
| your local airport, or even a crossing on the | | | | If you are going to be away on Valentine's Day |
| Channel Tunnel in the case of Paris, and you're | | | | itself and you are planning to go out for a |
| soon in another country altogether. You can book | | | | romantic meal for two, it's wise to pre-book if |
| an extra day off work and go on a Friday, to | | | | you can, as the restaurants are likely to be very |
| make the most of having two nights away from | | | | busy whichever city you are in. |
| home. | | | | Part of making Valentine's Day memorable is |
| If you don't know the city you are going to visit, | | | | trying new activities, and what better way to do |
| it's a good idea to do some research beforehand, | | | | that than to explore a foreign city instead of |
| to find out which places are recommended to see. | | | | staying at home? So dig out your passport and |
| Check out local landmarks, good restaurants and | | | | surprise your partner with a trip they'll remember |
| of course hotels, as you'll want to book a | | | | long after Valentine's Day has passed. |