Valentine's Day comes on February 14th as a traditional day on which lovers express their feelings for each other and give them candy, flowers and others as a gift. Valentine's day was originated in 5th century Rome as a tribute to St. Valentineand the day became famous with romantic love in the high middle ages.
Its very difficult to know when, where, and by whom the very first valentine was written but we do know that the first one was written by Margrey Brew and the another first was written by Charles, Duke of Orleans in 1415 A.D. when he was in London at that time poems was sent by him to his wife in France.
"Wilt thou be mine? Dear love, reply
Sweetly consent, or else deny;
Whisper softly, none shall know,
Wilt thou be mine, love? Aye or no?"
Nowadays,
Valentine's Day is celebrating by every one in all over the world because this is not only to pass message someone you love even you can also enjoy with your dear ones.
But let's not forget that
Valentine's day in our time is one of the best reasons to travel! What could be better than traveling with your beloved one to a romantic hotel or island and have a great time with the people you love.
The following destinations are surely going to make the
perfect romantic holiday:
BANGKOK
Bangkok has a lot to offer for the Valentine's day. During the day, Bangkok might be overwhelming for some but when the sun sets almost all people would agree that the city changes its face completely. There are a lot of ways how to spend a romantic night in the City of Angels.
One of the best ways could be to take a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River where you can enjoy a candle light dinner under a sky full of stars while listening to the soothing sounds of the river.
In
Bangkok we recommend staying at the following romantic hotels:
Royal River Hotel Bangkok $44.50
Marriott Resort and Spa Hotel Bangkok $151
Other romantic
Thailand Hotels include:
Bo Phut Resort and Spa $171.50
Baan Samui Resort $115
Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket $122.50
Central Kata Resort Phuket $85
SINGAPORE
Singapore is known for its love for the Valentine's Day celebrations. A long time before the 14th of February, Singaporeans will already start making their arrangements. Valentine's Day is a big events in Singapore and you can expect events such as music carnivals, fashion shows and night shows that are held throughout the city in bars, clubs and hotels.
Also,
Valentine's day is probably the most popular day for young couples to get married, even many celebrity weddings are prepared each year on the 14th which are a big attraction on Valentine's by themselves.
During this time, there are also many other events in Singapore that are not directly related to the Valentine's day such as boat races and many art exhibitions.
In
Singapore we recommend staying at the following romantic hotels:
Scarlet a Boutique Hotel Singapore $131.50
Oxford Hotel Singapore $80
AUSTRALIA
Valentine's day celebrations in
Australia are popular and the country is a popular destination for a romantic holiday. Normally, Australians will exchange Valentine's wishes among their friends which is also done like this in European countries.
Australians have kept old traditions alive and are still buying lots of greeting cards, special Valentine chocolates and other gifts for their beloved ones. During Valentine's Day there are many music carnivals in the cities, theatre fests (especially in Perth, Sydney and Adelaide) and other big cultural events or sport competitions. Valentine's day in Australia is an official holiday so many locals prefer to stay with their families.
In
Australia we recommend staying at the following romantic hotels:
Medina Grand Harbourside Hotel Sydney $219.50
Boulevard Hotel Sydney $163.50
LONDON
In Europe people normally think about Paris first when it comes to romantic ambiance or the Valentine's Day. Now this is all true but doesn't mean that
London cannot compete in this field. There are many top class, romantic hotels in London and shopping options are second to none (it will definitely be no problem to find the ideal present). Besides, London oozes romantic atmosphere and many restaurants make the perfect candle light dinner. London is also famous for its world class entertainment which includes theatre, musicals, opera, art and many parks and palaces.
For the ideal time in
London we suggest the following hotels:
Mandeville Hotel London $230.50
Thistle Hyde Park Hotel London $210
Enjoy your Valentine's Day!