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5 Romantic Destinations this Valentine’s Day

Do you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved a little bit differently this year? Ever thought about booking a romantic weekend getaway to escape daily routines and spend some uninterrupted time with your partner? With so many destinations to choose from, knowing where to go can be the difficult part. in Here at Beauty Expert, we want to help so we’ve researched and narrowed down hundreds of countries to give you our top 5 romantic destinations . Perfect for that much needed inspiration!

Budapest – Hungarybudapest

Historically known as two towns, Buda and Pest, Budapest is filled with so many photo opportunities around each and every corner. From museums and exhibitions to the city’s culture and architecture, Budapest is certainly one of the most charming and romantic cities in the world!  If you’re looking for luxury hotels, Michelin restaurants, luxurious spa treatments or delicious handmade chocolates, then you won’t be disappointed by Budapest. It’s no surprise that it’s referred to as Paris of the East.

Vienna – AustriaVienna

Vienna, the Capital of Austria, has a contrasting mix of post-modernist and contemporary architecture in the form of historic buildings and monuments, creating perfect backdrops for romantic pictures everywhere you turn. Delve into the depths of Vienna’s culture through the musical passion felt throughout the city. Great composers such as Mozart and Beethoven have strong connections with the city which makes it even more intriguing to explore!

Florence – Italy

Florence

Florence is a city of unique charm; making it utterly irresistible for a romantic Valentine’s weekend getaway. Known for extraordinary works of art and beautiful buildings, Florence has been ranked as one of the most beautiful cities in the world by Forbes. Its fashion heritage is also a major aspect of Florence – being ranked in the top 51 fashion capitals of the world. With Florence being home to so many of the fashion houses including Gucci, Prada and Channel, it’s certainly earned its spot in the top!

Belfast – Irelandbelfast

Home to Narnia and Gulliver’s Travels, if you and your partner are fans of fantasy kingdoms, Belfast is the place to go for your romantic Valentine getaway! Not only did it inspire these brilliant films, it’s also the home of Titanic Studios where Game of Thrones is filmed. Fancy a spot of shopping whilst you’re there too? Take a trip to their number one shopping centre – Victoria Square and shop to your hearts content. Treat yourselves; it is your Valentine’s getaway after all…

Tallinn – Estoniatallinn

From beaches to promenades to parks and gardens, Tallinn has something for everyone.  With mystical winding streets and medieval charm, the capital of Estonia will fascinate even the least curious travellers. Picturesque cobbled pathways line the streets and the air is among the freshest of all the European capitals. Hidden within the dainty towns are local cafés providing traditional cuisine and relaxing spas – perfect for a Valentine’s getaway!



Kerry Courtney

Kerry Courtney

Skincare Specialist

A self-confessed skincare addict, I’m always on the search for new products to add to my collection! I believe there’s nothing quite as flattering as when your skin heralds a certain luminescence. I’ve recently qualified as a Beauty Therapist, so when I’m not writing about all things beauty, I love nothing more than pampering my friends & family!


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