Looking for the perfect setting for a trip or weekend away with your partner? If you find yourself seeing city breaks and thinking “cities can’t be romantic,” think again. There is a lot of love and romance to be made in a city stay; you just have to find it.
Pick the Right City
Verona is often hailed as being the most romantic city in the world, as it was the setting of Romeo and Juliet. Also, the city of Paris has been on the “most romantic cities” list forever. Yet romance can happen at any moment. It is often in the spontaneous, unplanned moments between a couple as they get lost and find a hidden gem tucked down a cobbled street, off the beaten path.
In short, romance can happen anywhere, but it is still worth picking a city that has beautiful parks, old buildings, and, of course, a river or an estuary if the city is near the sea. At least that way, you can plan a river cruise tour, which will usually help those feelings of love start.
Plan
There is a fine line between planning a weekend away and going a bit over the top with an itinerary, so tread carefully. Once you have chosen the right city for your romantic break, talk to your partner about where you want to go and when. Try to make a romantic list of places to see, such as seeing the sights of the city, eating at cute coffee shops, or doing things that you both enjoy.
Assess Hotels Beforehand
If you are planning your trip in Europe or the UK, then you will find a great many cities that have large historical manor houses and castles turned hotels. They may be a bit pricier, but these could be the perfect backdrop for a romantic city trip, as they are a million miles away from the standard beige city hotel. Best of all, many of them can offer a romantic package, which can include on-site massages, spa treatments, or even having roses and champagne set up in the room before you and your partner arrive.
Now that’s a great start to any romantic weekend away, assuming your partner likes roses and champagne. Also, such settings are amazing for break photos, so look at the hotel’s images online to see which one gives you the romance vibes.
Indulge in Local Cuisine
Travelling to any city will involve eating out and drinking coffee. Why not make this a core part of your trip? Wander the streets together, hand in hand, until you come across a restaurant by a marina, or one tucked away from the main city streets. This adds an element of fun and exploration to your city trip and can also help you to find some hidden gems.
Remember, the key to any romantic trip is to make it about what you and your partner enjoy. If a search online tells you to go to a sushi restaurant, but you both don’t like sushi, then don’t go. The last thing you want is to curate a weekend or a trip that feels impersonal.