Romantic destinations for Valentine’s Day

The blue lights of infinity pools and jacuzzis of luxurious hotels illuminate the village of Oia, on the island of Santorini, Greece, on Sept. 3, 2021. Oia is the ritziest of the villages carved into the rim of the island volcano that exploded into the sea 3,600 years ago. (AP Photo/Giovanna Dell’Orto)

Credit: Giovanna Dell’Orto

Credit: Giovanna Dell’Orto

The blue lights of infinity pools and jacuzzis of luxurious hotels illuminate the village of Oia, on the island of Santorini, Greece, on Sept. 3, 2021. Oia is the ritziest of the villages carved into the rim of the island volcano that exploded into the sea 3,600 years ago. (AP Photo/Giovanna Dell’Orto)
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By Metro Creative Connection
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Valentine’s Day is the official day of love. Nestled in the middle of February, Valentine’s Day offers sweethearts an opportunity to spend time with one another and focus on their love.

Romantic endeavors are on the minds of many come February, and travel may be the best way to capitalize on those warm and fuzzy feelings.

Setting off for romantic locales can be an ideal way to spend Valentine’s Day. Luckily, there are many romantic places for couples to visit.

Paris, France

No list of romantic destinations would be complete without Paris. Known as the City of Light, Paris is a top destination for couples.

The city has so much history and numerous sights to see, notably the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and the Arc de Triomphe.

Venice, Italy

Known as The Floating City or The City of Canals, this locale in northern Italy was built on marshes to protect merchants from raids after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Boat is the primary means of transportation throughout Venice, making a romantic gondola ride a top tourist attraction for Valentine’s Day travelers.

Santorini Island

Santorini is a small Greek island in southeastern Europe. It is one of the most popular travel destinations because of its unique beauty and rugged landscape that looks out over the Aegean sea. Santorini’s two principal towns are Fira and Oia, which cling to cliffs. BaliBali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sundra Islands that’s known as a tropical beach getaway destination. It’s golden beaches, temples, palm trees and culture make it a prime spot for couples to enjoy romance.

Vienna, Austria

Vienna is a romantic city with many places for couples to visit. Located on the banks of the Danube River, Vienna is one of Europe’s more evocative destinations. Couples can stop at Hofburg Palace, once the winter residence of Austrian-Hungarian royalty that is known for its Baroque architecture. Visitors also may want to see “The Kiss” at Upper Belvedere Palace, a famous painting created by Gustav Klimt.

New York, New York

New York City is not just the financial capital of the world but also the backdrop for many romantic movies. With the Empire State Building lit up in red, visitors can travel to the observation deck just like Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in “Sleepless in Seattle.” A carriage ride around Central Park or a Broadway show are some additional ways couples can spend time together in the Big Apple.Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity to visit various romantic destinations.

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