Valentines breaks & Valentine's Day packages
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Warner Leisure Hotels» Valentine's Days breaks in stunning locations, classic hotels in romantic settings ... MORE
Lastminute» huge choice, like a romantic Lapland trip, a spa escape, a romantic city break or a short Nile cruise ... MORE
Imagine Ireland
Romantic holiday cottages, crofts, villas and apartments right across Ireland. This is a hand-picked selection of the most unusual, attractive and romantic holiday properties – ideal for a Valentines break on the 14th February, or a couples escape – anytime.
| romantic/couples | valentines | Ireland |
Lastminute Featured Site
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Huge choice for that 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. Try a short Nile cruise or go all out and head for New York! Includes city breaks, spa escapes, theatre breaks and special hotel deals.
| valentines | UK | Europe | Egypt | USA |
Rufflets Country House Hotel
based: Fife, Scotland, UK
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A 4-star country house hotel just 1 mile from St Andrews, offering a variety of short breaks, including weekends, romantic and Valentine, Christmas and birdwatching 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 | bird watching | Scotland |
Sally Narrowboats
based: Wiltshire, UK
Unique Valentines boat and spa package by narrowboat, an unforgettable short break that includes a relaxing canal cruise from Bradford on Avon to Bath, plus a spa package at the Bath Thermae Bath Spa. Guests are welcomed aboard by complimentary Prosecco and fine luxury chocolates.
| valentines | England |
Sykes Cottages
Holiday cottages for a Valentine celebration – at the closest weekend to February 14th Sykes offer an amazing collection of ideal properties. Cottage rentals in some of the most scenic locations in the UK and Ireland, from characterful retreats on the South coast to remote hideaways in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland.
| romantic/couples | valentines | UK | Ireland |
The Ardilaun Hotel
based: Galway, Connacht, Ireland
Special Valentine's Day package at The Ardilaun Hotel in Galway; package includes complimentary leisure club use (with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym). The hotel hosts a romantically themed 4-course, candlelit dinner during Valentines week.
| valentines | Ireland |
Warner Leisure Hotels Featured Site
based: UK
UK Valentine's Days breaks in stunning locations, with hotels that include listed stately homes, sophisticated manor houses and an impressive castle, also hotels and villages near the coast for a romantic setting. Warner hotels are adult only and come with lavish menus and great activities and entertainment.
| valentines | England | Wales |
Valentines Breaks Ireland
based: Ireland
Romantic castle escapes and hotel deals for Valentine's season in Ireland. From Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo to Clontarf Castle in Co. Dublin, or Solis Lough Eske Castle in Co. Donegal.
| valentines | Ireland |
Lindeth Fell Country House
based: Lake District, Cumbria, UK
Valentine's break in Windermere, a relaxing romantic escape offering lakeside or fellside walks, a range of superb local restaurants and optional extras, like champagne, flowers and chocolates.
| valentines | England |
Appleby Manor
based: Lake District, Cumbria, UK
2-night romantic Valentines Country House Hotel break, at the edge of the Lake District, package includes a 4-course dinner and spa access. Optional treats can be added.
| valentines | England |
AUSTRIA: Vienna Strauss Valentine Ball
A three-day, once-in-a-lifetime Valentine's weekend break, attending the Strauss Valentine's Ball at the Kursalon in Vienna – a romantic city break destination for music lovers. The trip includes an optional private dance lesson beforehand for anyone needing to brush up their waltzing skills. The ball includes a three-course dinner and a midnight show..
UK: Hot Tub Retreats
Why not celebrate this February 14th with a couples hot tub break? What could be more relaxing, enjoyable, luxurious and romantic than a jacuzzi or hot tub holiday for two.
Better still if you have all that warm water and bubbles entirely to yourselves, relax and unwind with your partner in a secluded cottage, forest lodge or luxury villa with its own private hot tub or whirlpool. The selection below lists hot tub retreats for two across the country and includes cottages, apartments, converted barns, cabins, lodges ...
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USA: Loveland skiing for those in love
Book you and your lover on a Feb 14th centred ski trip to Loveland Ski Area in Colorado; they reckon it's "the best ski and snowboarding resort in Colorado" and is the is the closest ski area to Denver. It's not just aptly named for Valentines Day, but is a great destination for winter sports, offering high level skiing (top lift: 3965m) and uncrowded, snow-sure slopes (snowfall average: 400"). Loveland is also within easy reach of many other Colorado resorts such as Keystone.
Resort details & 'Ski & Stay' packages»
Tips for finding your ideal Valentine's break: this section lists dedicated packages, short breaks and trips on, or around, the day itself, February the 14th – Valentine's Day. We also recommend looking at our more general romantic holidays sections» for trips that run throughout the year, including the 14th!
February 14th, Valentine's Day
The holidays, vacations, weekends and short breaks listed in this section should be taking place on (or around) February 14th, Saint Valentines Day; they should be targeted breaks designed for the occasion and offering something beyond normal packages, things like: wine/champagne in the room; chocolate, flowers or extra special toiletries provided; strewn rose petals; candle-lit dinners; special menus; free room upgrades; breakfast in bed; or special excursions and trips.
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?
Each February 14th we see cards, flowers, chocolates and other tokens of love exchanged between lovers 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.
CATEGORY DEFINITION FOR TOUR OPERATORS WISHING TO BE LISTED:
Travel-quest's Valentine's Day holidays section lists February 14th short breaks and holidays for lovers. See the definition at further up the page for more details.
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