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Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?
Every February 14th we see cards, flowers, chocolates and other tokens of love exchanged between loved ones in the name of St. Valentine. But who was this mysterious saint? This article about the History of Valentine's Day gives some of the background, myths legends and facts behind what has become the best excuse ever to whisk your lover away on a romantic holiday getaway. |
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Send an e-Valentine from a selection of beautiful Victorian Valentine cards found at the Lilly Library, Indiana. From the original lace effect Valentines to later pictorial images and Kate Greenaway designs. |
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FULL INDEX > SPECIAL CATEGORIES > valentine breaks
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romantic breaks – for romance at any time
city breaks – for trips to the cities of love; try Paris, Rome, Venice,
Milan ...
wedding/honeymoon – full of great ideas, even if you aren't getting married!
romantic accommodation – self-catering cottages, hotels, B&Bs for romance
Valentines breaks and Valentine's day packages
 Driveline
based: Bedfordshire, UK
website: Driveline
Driveline offer a range of special Valentines Breaks to the city of romance, Paris. Their 3 night Valentine break to Paris comes with free champagne and chocolates in your room and offers a choice of 3 or 4 star hotels, with travel by Eurostar. They also offer several other romantic city destinations (like Venice, Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, Marrakech ...) by Eurostar, self drive or by air.
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breaks | city breaks | self drive | shopping
| valentines | romantic | France | Europe |
Expedia  Featured
Site
website: Expedia Valentine
 For lovers everywhere, see Expedia's Valentine's Guide for romantic destinations suitable for a special Valentine break. Offering recommendations for romantic destinations, including top dining spots, special events, romantic walks and special things to do. Also Valentines destinations in the UK and Ireland – perhaps a romantic castle in Shakespeare country, a waterside hotel in the Lake District, or a Spa hotel in Dublin.
| valentines | romantic
| UK | Europe | Worldwide |
Great
Getaways
website: Great
Getaways
Great Getaways at great prices – with
over 10 years experience in delivering quality breaks throughout
Europe and beyond. Offering fly options
(including flights from local airports), self-drive and Eurostar;
holidays and breaks from weekends away to full weeks in the sun.
Excellent for city breaks, romantic weekends away, shopping trips
to Europe or winter sunshine trips further afield to escape the
winter blues.
| weekends/short
breaks | city breaks | self drive | shopping
| Christmas shopping/Christmas markets | groups
| valentines | romantic | winter sun | Europe |
Hoseasons Valentine Retreats
website: Hoseasons
Romantic getaways in luxury lodges with hot tubs, a great way to spoil your loved one this Valentines! These couples hideaways are set in scenic countryside locations in England, Wales and Scotland – and they all boast private outdoor hot tubs.
| valentines | England | Wales | Scotland |
Jet Escapes
based: London, UK
website: jetescapes.co.uk
Jet Escapes specialises in the very best short breaks by private jet: from city tours, to spa trips, one-off sporting events or simply lunch in the greatest Michelin starred restaurants across Europe. Perfect for a special occasion, a celebration or simply a relaxing getaway tailored to your schedule.
| jet aircraft/private jet | ski weekends | gastronomic | wine tours | weekend spa breaks | ski/snowboard | city breaks | valentines | weddings/honeymoons | lesbian/gay | helicopter | Western Europe |
Lastminute
Featured Site
based: UK
website: Valentine offers
g(18083926)a(217594)) Try a special
valentines trip – like a romantic break to Lapland – or
just opt for one of the great cities of romance: Paris, Rome, Venice,
Florence, Barcelona. Opt for a short Nile cruise or go all out and
head for New York!
| valentines | romantic
| Sweden | France | Italy | Spain | Egypt | USA |
Red Letter Days Featured Site
website: Romantic Short Breaks
 A selection of romantic short breaks throughout the UK. Romantic getaways for couples that include special romantic hotels, theatre breaks, spa weekends, gourmet dining, champagne and wine tasting, whisky weekends – even a romantic treehouse escape, a teepee break or various golf breaks for two.
| romantic | valentines | England | Wales | Scotland | France
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Rufflets
Country House Hotel
based: Fife, Scotland, UK
website: www.rufflets.co.uk
A 4 star country house hotel just 1 mile from St Andrews, offering a variety of short breaks, including weekends, romantic and Valentine breaks, Christmas breaks and golf packages. Rufflets has been in the same family ownership since 1952, and offers a relaxing atmosphere to get away from it all.
| weekends/short breaks | Christmas/New Year | valentines | romantic | golf | Scotland |
The Windmill
based: Rutland, UK
website: The Windmill
Self-catering accommodation in a well maintained windmill near Rutland Water. Ideal for a romantic escape, the windmill is elegantly decorated; including a four poster bed in the master bedroom. Intimate market places Stamford, Oakham and Uppingham are close by, famous for antiques and teashops.
| romantic | valentines | England
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Vintage Classics – Classic Car Hire
based: Wiltshire, UK
website: www.vintage-classics.co.uk
Classic car hire, including classic car breaks and weekends, near Bath and in the quintessentially English Cotswolds. Drive an E-Type or MkII Jaguar, Austin Healey 3000, MGC Roaster, Alfa Romeo Spider or GTV, Audi Quattro Turbo UR. Tours provided to all clients. 24 hour hire periods and no weekend price increases.
| luxury/classic cars | self drive | vintage cars | romantic | valentines | weddings/honeymoons | England | UK |
 Caesars Pocono Resorts
based: Pennsylvania, USA
website: www.caesarspoconoresorts.com
Romantic getaway packages, honeymoons, Valentine's 'month of love' specials and romantic vacations in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania.
| romantic | weddings/honeymoons | valentines | USA |
Get In Line with Elma
based: Aberdeen,
Scotland, UK
website: www.seanjones.co.uk/elmagetinline
Line dancing country weekends, including a St Valentine's country line dance.
| line dancing | valentines | Scotland |
Glynn House Inn
based: New Hampshire, USA
website: www.glynnhouse.com
Valentine's day getaway including such treats as rose petals, chilled Chandon Brut, chocolate covered strawberries and a dozen roses.
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