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Romantic getaways for valentine’s day in usa

One of the most heartfelt things you can do for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day is whisk him away for a rendezvous a deux to one of America’s most romantic travel destinations. If you’re looking to whisk your sweetie away on a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day but don’t want to empty your pockets, there is a variety of idyllic destinations around the country with affordable accommodations perfect for rekindling your romance. From a retreat situated high atop a bluff overlooking the Pacific to a quaint historical town hosting a special arts festival Valentine’s Day weekend, here are great spots to put the spark back in your relationship. After all, no need to go broke to show how much you truly care.

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Molokai, Hawaii

According to Frommerscom, Molokai, Hawaii’s fifth-largest island, remains a practically tourist-free hotspot. The island’s informal motto is “Slow down: you’re on Molokai,” so take the hint and relax.

Clearwater Beach, Florida

Clearwater Beach’s well-deserved reputation as one of America’s finest beaches has countless honeymooning and valentine couples to its broad, sandy shores and beachfront hotels. Spread along a narrow, 3-mile stretch of the Pinellas Peninsula on the Gulf Coast, Clearwater Beach straddles the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and tranquil Tampa Bay to the east. This location between the 2 waters, and Clearwater’s proximity to Tampa, offer visitors ample romantic activities like sunbathing on white sandy beaches, diving into a game of beach volleyball, renting fishing boats, taking a dolphin-watching cruise, parasailing or heading to a mainland museum or aquarium.

Seattle romantic attractions

What could be more romantic than strolling along Puget Sound or taking a ferry to one of the nearby islands to shop? The Alexis Hotel is offering its “Art of Romance” package, which includes chilled champagne, truffles, a gift from the spa and breakfast for two (either in the restaurant or in room). The hotel also offers free passes to the Gauguin exhibit at the nearby Seattle Art Museum, and couples can opt to stay in one of the hotel’s suites with a fireplace.

Boston, Massachusetts

Incorporated as a town in 1630, and later as a city in 1822, Boston, one of America’s oldest cities, is rich is history and culture. Enjoy touring some of the historic neighborhoods, walk the Freedom Foundation Trail or take in a ballgame.

New York City, New York

This list would be incomplete without the Big Apple. Ice skate at Rockefeller Center, take a carriage ride through Central Park, visit the Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art) or stop for a drink at the renowned Plaza Hotel.

Heavenly island hideaway in the florida keys

This is a no-holds-barred romance fest. Little Palm Island (pictured above) is a dreamy hideaway off Little Torch Key, and one of our all-time favorites in the romance category. Luscious cottages overlooking the ocean are the standard here. Most come with private porches and hot tubs, outdoor showers, four-poster beds, vaulted ceilings, and thatched roofs. The five-night “Romance Package” includes a ton of perks: a swish bungalow, all meals, VIP car service from Key West airport and boat transfers to and from the island, a $200 per person spa credit, romantic nightly turndown service, a bottle of champagne, and a snorkeling trip.

Orvis – Soaking bath romance in Colorado Hot Springs

Orvis Hot Springs is a clothing optional natural hot springs resort that does not heat or treat our water in any way. Enjoy offered seven soaking areas that range in temperature from 98-112 degrees. Four of our soaking pool areas are outside where you can enjoy the gorgeous Colorado sun and the star filled evening sky. The hot springs also offer an indoor pool and two private tubs which are great for getting out of the sun or inclement weather. At Orvis Hot Springs, you will find that our natural lithium water will allow you to rest, relax and feel rejuvenated when you leave.

Top 10 Paris Tourist Attractions

Tourist attractions in paris

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Paris is the most popular city for tourism in france, europe. First visits to Paris can be as daunting and disorienting as it is enchanting. It can be difficult to know where to begin and what to see first, drawn as you are into charming little allées or confronted with a long list of museums and monuments. As the capital city of France, Paris has endured as an important city for more than 2,000 years. Often called by nicknames like the “city of love” and “city of lights,” Paris is today one of the world’s leading centers for business, fashion, entertainment, art and culture. There are countless interesting places to visit in Paris. The city is famous for its tourist attractions with top museums, countless historic buildings and monuments as well as some of the finest art galleries in the world it is a fantastic city for sightseeing. An overview of the top tourist attractions in Paris:

Eiffel Tower, paris

Visiting the iconic symbol of Paris usually ranks as the number one thing to do for most tourists. Towering more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) high in the Champ de Mars park, this iron structure was constructed for the 1889 World Exposition. One of the world’s most photographed tourist attractions, the Eiffel Tower presents an excellent photography opportunity for both day and night times. Visitors can ride the elevator to see incredible views of the city or dine in one of the two fine restaurants that are situated within the tower.

The Holy Chapel

The whole chapel is lined by 13th-century stained glass. The best visit is on a sunny day when you’ll marvel at the spectacular lightshow.

Boat Tour of the Seine River

Seeing some of Paris’ most beautiful sites glide past as you drift down the Seine river is an unforgettable and essential experience. Companies such as Bateaux-Mouches and Bateaux Parisiens offer one-hour tours of the Seine year-round for about 10 Euros.

Notre Dame

It is the beautiful monument of paris. Standing at the very heart of the city, Notre Dame is an iconic cathedral and a staple entry on any list of what to see in Paris. With its looming ceilings and magnificent stained-glass windows, it’s a wonderful place to visit. Its fame and location leave it slightly over-glorified, but it’s genuinely impressive all the same.

Pantheon, Paris

The Pantheon’s in Rome right? True, but it’s also in Paris. At least, the Paris Pantheon is in Paris. Makes sense, if you think about it. The Paris Pantheon is a church turned mausoleum and resting place of France’s famous. Little visited, it’s a magnificent building and ranks as one of the best things to do in Paris.

Louvre

To learn the Louvre in and out, you might need a lifetime. Still, one has to start somewhere. The site of the world’s largest and most diverse collection of pre-20th century painting, sculpture, and decorative objects, The Louvre is definitely one of Paris’ most coveted attractions.

Musee d’Orsay

A must-do for art lovers, the Musee d’Orsay is known for housing the world’s premier collection of impressionist paintings. Located in a former railway station, this grand museum showcases thousands of art works and objects that cover a period between the mid-1800s and the early 1900s.

Palace of Versailles

A monument to the decadence of royalty and a constant draw for vast numbers of visitors, Versailles is simply astonishing. And if the massive opulent palace isn’t enough, the gardens will simply blow your mind. Representing ostentatiousness beyond measure, it’s clearly one of the very best places to visit in Paris.

The Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter

The Sorbonne University is the historic soul of the Latin Quarter, where higher learning has flourished for centuries. Founded in 1257 for a small group of theology students, the Sorbonne is one of Europe’s oldest universities. It has hosted countless great thinkers, including philosophers René Descartes, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir.

Champs-Élysées Avenue

Stretching across two kilometres, this avenue claims to be the world’s most beautiful one. Fancy cafés, posh boutiques, nice bistros, etc.