Valentine’s Day 2023 is fast approaching, and we’ve rounded up some fantastic offers for either celebrating on the day itself or making a weekend of it. From city breaks to rural idylls, from the UK to the Big Apple, there’s something here for everyone.
This weekend break takes you to a hidden jewel deep in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park. Grantley Hall has an intimate feel, with just 47 bedrooms, but incredible facilities: among its five indulgent restaurants are Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, and there is also the sleek Three Graces Spa with is indoor swimming pool, indoor-to-outdoor hydrotherapy pool and thermal experiences including a sauna, steam room and snow room. Your break is on a bed & breakfast basis. Local attractions include the National Trust’s Brimham Rocks – 400 acres of moorland with unique rock formations, perfect for country walks.
From £795 per person
The French capital is a classic bet for a Valentine’s weekend. This one includes flights from Manchester and a Faubourg Deluxe room at the elegantly fashionable Adèle & Jules, a luxury boutique hotel in a plum location close to the Opéra Garnier, the Grands Boulevards and the Musée Grévin. It’s owner-run with a personalised feel and charming staff who can happily guide you in everything from the best local bars and restaurants to river cruises and other romantic things to do in the neighbourhood and around Paris as a whole.
From £579 per person
NYC is another classic destination for a couples’ break. Flying from London Heathrow, this one embraces accommodation in an Executive double at a hotel in the heart of it all, with airy contemporary decor. Its location in the the renowned Restaurant Row and surrounded by Broadway theatres means you don’t have to go far to sample some of the best food and entertainment in the city, but you’re also on hand for subway stations giving you access to other neighbourhoods and New York’s hidden gems.
From £1,185 per person
Discover the gorgeous winding limestone valley of Dovedale from your four-star base at this inviting spa hotel within an elegant Victorian manor house. With its own championship 18-hole golf course in addition to wellbeing facilities including treatment rooms, an infinity pool, a steam room and a a whirlpool spa within a one-time Salesian chapel, this country-house hotel is perfect for walks but also for exploring Manchester, one of the most existing and fast-evolving cities in the UK. Your break includes a full English breakfast and a two-course dinner.
From £75 per person
Combine a seat in the Grand Circle at the historic Savoy Theatre to see this classic rom com with a leisurely river cruise between Westminster and Tower Bridge (or vice versa) on this civilised and cultural Valentine’s break. Your base will be the cosy three-star Royal National Hotel (on a B&B basis) in the heart of the lush green space of Russell Square, with walking distance of major train stations and perfectly located for sightseeing, dining and shopping under your own steam – perhaps in nearby Covent Garden.
From £125 per person
To book your Valentine’s break for 2023, with full financial protection, call your Travel Counsellor today.
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Continuing the pioneering spirit of the innovative, award-winning Virgin Voyages cruises, Brilliant Lady is set to cross the United States in her highly anticipated 2025 debut season. Highlights among the once-in-a-lifetime five- to 16-night journeys will include a voyage through the Panama Canal and a trip through the glaciers and fjords of Alaska.
