Our Top 10 Most Romantic Cities in the World
1)Rome
Rome is known as the city of romance so its no surprise that it sits top of our list! Our top spot for couples is the Trevi Fountain, stand hand in hand throwing coins into the fountain together and making wishes for the future.
2) Paris
Paris exudes romance, we recommend visiting Montmartre, with its cobblestone streets, it’s a charming place with breath-taking views of the city below. The most popular however is the Eiffel Tower which is even lovelier when lit up at night, no wonder it’s a top engagement spot!
3)Kyoto
The Kyoto Botanical Gardens is at its best in cherry blossom season (Spring), the perfect location for a romantic picnic. Adding to the romance factor are incredible temples and relaxing public baths.
4)Florence
Florence offers the wonders of great artists including Michelangelo and Botticelli, a fascinating city for art lovers to explore. For stunning views, we recommend going to the top of the Duomo. In the evenings candlelight traditional Italian restaurants are a plenty.
5)Argentina
Argentina is the birthplace of the Tango and dancing is one of the most romantic things you can do as a couple, a dance class or two is a great activity for any couple! If dancing is not your thing then why not explore the streets and take in the incredible architecture together finishing off your day with an evening of wine tasting.
6)Quebec
Quebec has a distinct European charm. This 18th Century city is also a UNESCO heritage site & is one of the most romantic cities’ in North America. If travelling in the winter, carriage rides and ice skating enhance the romance of this beautiful city.
7)San Francisco
San Francisco has so much romance on offer, for something different why not hire a tandem bike and take a ride over the Golden Gate Bridge. For those less active but wanting to indulge taking a sunset seaplane flight is the ultimate romantic gesture.
8)Cape Town
Taking a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain to watch the sunset is one for the romance bucket list! Another is a hot air balloon ride over the cape winelands followed by a private wine tasting tour.
9)St Petersburg
St Petersburg is a beautiful city indeed, steeped in grandeur it is known as the Venice of the North. Take a trip around St Petersburg’s canals, visit the palaces, cathedrals and gardens. In the evening a trip to the Mikhailovsky Theatre, to see the opera or ballet is an excuse to get dressed up and enjoy the wonder together.
10)New York
New York has become one of the most romantic cities in the world & featured in many romantic films. Must dos’ include: Meeting each other at the top of the Empire State Building (An Affair to Remember & Sleepless in Seattle), taking a snow covered carriage ride in Central Park (Sex and the City), seeing the Christmas tree outside the Rockefeller Centre (Home Alone 2) to name but a few.
If any of these romantic cities take your fancy, we can recommend the best hotels to suit you, so give us a call today to plan a trip with your loved one! TEL: 020 8891 0166