Valentine's Day is approaching, bringing along all kinds of plans for couples. And if it can be a trip to one of the most romantic destinations in the world, even better. For those looking for the most passionate (or cheesy, depending on how you see it) getaway imaginable, we review the list of the most romantic cities globally, according to some of the main online search engines like TripAdvisor, Kayak, Guruwalk, or Skyscanner.
The list is led by Rome, an essential classic that cannot be missing in this type of ranking. Eating an ice cream while strolling through the Spanish Steps, enjoying a dinner for two in the alleys of the Trastevere district, walking hand in hand through the history of the Colosseum or St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, tossing a coin together at the Trevi Fountain (beware, as from now on they charge two euros to make a wish...).
We stay in Italy, as Venice and Verona also appear in this top ten list of couple destinations. Both cities boast history, luxury hotels for a treat, interesting museums, and, of course, the most famous couple of all time, that of Romeo and Juliet, whose balcony must be visited in Verona.
We continue the ranking with other classics like Paris, London, and New York, which also make it to the cities with the most lovebirds fluttering around. A boat ride on the Seine or the Thames is a must, as well as a gastronomic tribute in some of the best restaurants in neighborhoods like Mayfair, Covent Garden, Kensington or Notting Hill, in the case of the British capital, or Le Marais or the Latin Quarter, in the French one.
In New York, one should not miss a tour of the classics of the city that never sleeps (Central Park, Times Square, Broadway, the Statue of Liberty...), but also a visit to one of the latest tourist hits: the The Edge observatory, suspended at 345 meters high in the Hudson Yards district. What could be more romantic than experiencing vertigo together with your partner?
Yes, a Spanish city appears on the list, and that is Seville, which could not be missing in this ranking. The Andalusian capital offers iconic spots like La Giralda, the Alcázar, the Cathedral, the Plaza de España, and the two banks of the Guadalquivir to stroll hand in hand. But Seville also offers more alternative options: from a shopping tour in independent and artisan shops in the area surrounding the building known as the Mushrooms, in the Plaza de la Encarnación, where not only different fashion and design boutiques are found but also bars and restaurants with their own style and art galleries of all kinds.
For those seeking distant destinations, Dubai, Hanoi, and Kyoto are on the Valentine's radar. Thus, the Asian continent emerges as one of the most appealing proposals for these dates, especially considering that flights are usually cheaper than in other seasons like Christmas or summer. The architectural wonders of Dubai, the exotic atmosphere of Hanoi, or the Japanese essence of Kyoto attract couples on Valentine's Day.