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February 4th, 2010 | 
Author: If you’re looking to save bucks on hotels for Valentines Day, then check out www.bnbfinder.com, which puts together a compendium of romantic getaway packages, including budget-conscious bed-and-breakfasts.
Usually for $100 or so, you’ll get a room, a bottle of champagne, chocolates, romantic Valentine roses and a gourmet home-cooked breakfast, as well as a room with a whirlpool bath and a fireplace. Forget that austere hotel feel when you can enjoy the comforts of a Victorian mansion instead!
On Valentines Day unanimously, Paris, or France wins as the most romantic city, worldwide. Many people flock to the City of Lights for Valentines Day. Known for exemplary wines, stunning architecture and picturesque locations, you’ll undoubtedly have one of the most romantic Valentine Days ever.
The Chateau de Versailles is a must-see, which is the former residence of the King of France converted into a museum of priceless art. The Louvre is another museum to share your appreciation of all that is beautiful. For a stunning view of the city, try the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame.
The Champs Elyssee is a great place to eat, buy a bottle of wine and check out the French cafe scene. The Seine River is best seen by cruise, so once you’re done kissing on one of the many Paris bridges, take a little excursion to experience the full beauty of the city by water.
Another Valentine’s Day idea is Bora Bora in French Polynesia. If crystal clear turquoise waters and powdery white sands are your vision for Valentine’s Day vacationing, then this tropical paradise is the place for you.
From WWII artifacts and volcanoes to coral reefs and trips down the lagoon in a Tahitian canoe, you’ll be spellbound. In Florence, you may visit Italy’s best fine art museum, the Uffizi Gallery, and take a romantic wander through the Boboli Gardens and possibly find beautiful Valentine roses there. The Pitti Palace next door is also a sight to behold, with its intense flora and city-view.
If you and your partner are looking for off-the-beaten path locations for Valentine’s Day, then you can try Monaco, Barcelona, Reykjavik and Marrakech, says the Association of Independent Tour Operators. “People want to do something a little bit different – they are so well traveled at this point.
They have done a lot of the major cities and now they want something a bit different,” AITO explains. Monaco, situated near the French Riviera and the Italian Riviera, offers romantic Valentines views in a Mediterranean climate, as well as a thriving nightlife, with opera performances and world-class dining.
In Barcelona, you can visit boutique hotels and some of the world’s best beaches. The Icelandic capital Reykjavik is often overlooked, but offers magnificent landscapes, historic architecture and superb spa facilities. And while there you can view some esquisite Valentine’s Day gift ideas.
The Icelandic capital Reykjavik is often overlooked, but offers magnificent landscapes, historic architecture and superb spa facilities.
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