Your shopping list for the most romantic day of the year is clear: roses, candles, bubblys and cute gifts. This year falls Valentine´s Day on Sunday so you should dust off the holiday brochures and choose the best spot for a romantic weekend away. Hold your horses, I know what you are thinking: Paris, Prague, Rome or Venice. They are romantic, sure, but also a bit boring. So before you decide, take a glance at these top five Valentine´s day unusual travel tips and see if you can´t find something more unique. And your shopping list has suddenly an extra item – cheap airline tickets.
Dubai
If you and your spouse have a soft spot for extravagance, luxury and lavishness, there is no better place for you than Dubai. The ´City of Gold´ offers shopping promenades, restaurants and relaxing spa treatments. You don´t have to worry about communication, you´ll hear the helpful British accent everywhere. Sheikh´s bank balance would definitely elevate your trip but you won´t need it, just practice your bargain abilities. There are lots of sprawling bazzars and local seller will be keen to sell your their products. Wait for the airfare deals to Dubai and you can also save money on flight tickets.
Montenegro
Have you ever heard of Montenegro? Well, you missed a lot. ´The pearl of the Mediterranean´ is situated in the south of the Adriatic. It´s fascinating that in a such a small place you can find beatiful natural wealth, mild beaches, clear lakes, wild rivers and magnificent mountains. If you have time to visit just one place, go to Sveti Stefan. The peninsula of Sveti Stefan (Saint Stephen) is an attractive stop with villas and apartments with a magnificent view to the sea horizon. There are also rich cultural and historic heritage left behind by the local inhabitants. The beaches are neither golden, nor white but reddish. It might not be the easiest task to find low fare flights to Montenegro, but you will be highly rewarded for your effort.
Istanbul
Istanbul, the meeting place of Europe and Asia, is a popular destination among many low cost airlines, so gift your loved one with two cheap tickets. The largest city in Turkey has it all – fascinating glamour, treasured Bosporus, unique historical inheritances and the smiling hospitable people. Istanbul boasts of the Bosporus, one of the most important strait in the world joining the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It separates by this Europe and Asia and makes Istanbul a city in both Europe and Asia. History and sights lovers won´t know where to go first. This metropolis is a place with ancient churches, synagogues, museums, castles and bazaars. Worth visiting is definitely Blue Mosque, one of the most popular Turkish and Islamic monument with six unique towering minarest embellished with more than 20.000 Iznik tiles. After all day walking through the city, you might feel like trying some local cuisine. Starting with soups Dugun Corbasi (Wedding day soup) and Yayla Corbasi. After appetizers made of vegetables and olive oil come meals. What else should you eat in Turkey than Kebab. There are desserts also for those who have a sweet tooth.
Reykjavik
Istanbul´s too big and overcrowded for you? Don´t worry because budget flights fly also to places like Reykjavik. With only 120.000 ihhabitants is the Iceland´s capital a far cry from a metropolis. What it lacks in modernity, it makes up for with nature and natural magnificence. Reykjavik is famous for its awe-inspiring scenery that could be hardly found in any other city. So a Valentine´s Day here will be an experience neither you nor your sweetheart will forget. Local first-class wining and dining has a well-deserved reputation and also contribute to your life-time experience.
St. Petersburg
The Orient Express gets you there as well, but with your favourite airline it is much cheaper and faster. All Casanovas treat your ladies to an elegant, old European weekend in the most romantic city in Russia, check the current flight offers, book the lowest fares and enjoy a fantastic weekend. Soak up culture, indulge yourself in tasty cuisine (do not forget about vodka) and keep warm with your special someone. Leave your hotel room at least for one morning and visit the famous Hermitage Museum and the magnificent Catherine Palace. Your visit in St. Petersburg won´t be complete without a Russian caviar. Try it in the Podvorje restaurant.
Dubai
If you and your spouse have a soft spot for extravagance, luxury and lavishness, there is no better place for you than Dubai. The ´City of Gold´ offers shopping promenades, restaurants and relaxing spa treatments. You don´t have to worry about communication, you´ll hear the helpful British accent everywhere. Sheikh´s bank balance would definitely elevate your trip but you won´t need it, just practice your bargain abilities. There are lots of sprawling bazzars and local seller will be keen to sell your their products. Wait for the airfare deals to Dubai and you can also save money on flight tickets.
Montenegro
Have you ever heard of Montenegro? Well, you missed a lot. ´The pearl of the Mediterranean´ is situated in the south of the Adriatic. It´s fascinating that in a such a small place you can find beatiful natural wealth, mild beaches, clear lakes, wild rivers and magnificent mountains. If you have time to visit just one place, go to Sveti Stefan. The peninsula of Sveti Stefan (Saint Stephen) is an attractive stop with villas and apartments with a magnificent view to the sea horizon. There are also rich cultural and historic heritage left behind by the local inhabitants. The beaches are neither golden, nor white but reddish. It might not be the easiest task to find low fare flights to Montenegro, but you will be highly rewarded for your effort.
Istanbul
Istanbul, the meeting place of Europe and Asia, is a popular destination among many low cost airlines, so gift your loved one with two cheap tickets. The largest city in Turkey has it all – fascinating glamour, treasured Bosporus, unique historical inheritances and the smiling hospitable people. Istanbul boasts of the Bosporus, one of the most important strait in the world joining the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It separates by this Europe and Asia and makes Istanbul a city in both Europe and Asia. History and sights lovers won´t know where to go first. This metropolis is a place with ancient churches, synagogues, museums, castles and bazaars. Worth visiting is definitely Blue Mosque, one of the most popular Turkish and Islamic monument with six unique towering minarest embellished with more than 20.000 Iznik tiles. After all day walking through the city, you might feel like trying some local cuisine. Starting with soups Dugun Corbasi (Wedding day soup) and Yayla Corbasi. After appetizers made of vegetables and olive oil come meals. What else should you eat in Turkey than Kebab. There are desserts also for those who have a sweet tooth.
Reykjavik
Istanbul´s too big and overcrowded for you? Don´t worry because budget flights fly also to places like Reykjavik. With only 120.000 ihhabitants is the Iceland´s capital a far cry from a metropolis. What it lacks in modernity, it makes up for with nature and natural magnificence. Reykjavik is famous for its awe-inspiring scenery that could be hardly found in any other city. So a Valentine´s Day here will be an experience neither you nor your sweetheart will forget. Local first-class wining and dining has a well-deserved reputation and also contribute to your life-time experience.
St. Petersburg
The Orient Express gets you there as well, but with your favourite airline it is much cheaper and faster. All Casanovas treat your ladies to an elegant, old European weekend in the most romantic city in Russia, check the current flight offers, book the lowest fares and enjoy a fantastic weekend. Soak up culture, indulge yourself in tasty cuisine (do not forget about vodka) and keep warm with your special someone. Leave your hotel room at least for one morning and visit the famous Hermitage Museum and the magnificent Catherine Palace. Your visit in St. Petersburg won´t be complete without a Russian caviar. Try it in the Podvorje restaurant.