Romantic Break

[888sally888]

We are having a belated honeymoon - can anyone suggest a romatic pretty place (not too far away - max 4 hour flight) with nice walks and scenery.

Also what is the best time of year to visit your recommendation?

Many thanks.

[mushroom25]

How about the French Pyrenees? Tremendous walking on and around Pic de Canigou (2784m), mountain scenery in the valleys of the Tet and Tech rivers, delightful & historic villages (such as Villefranche le Conflent) with good restaurants and bars, hot spring spa (St Thomas-les-Bains), duty-free shopping in Andorra and artist-friendly coastal ports such as Collioure.... Fly Ryanair to Girona or Perpignan (2hr flight) & hire a car. It can get very hot & crowded in the summer, and it can be wet in the autumn. best time to go is in May or June.

[filthiestfis]

venice- do not think about it anymore and book right away. but not with ryanair!!!!

[EverClean]

Italian lakes - I like Garda the most. Beautiful scenery and short trips from Venice and Verona (home of Romeo and Juliet)

It ticks all the boxes.

[EverClean]

Oh yes spring or autumn is best - it can get a little cold in the winter and a little too hot and busy in the summer.

[mightywease]

I'd also suggest Bruges - easy to get to via the Eurostar and Belgian rail - wonderfully romantic, excellent restaurants, beautiful architecture, fantastic museums, dreamy chocolate and great Belgian beer!

Time of year is very flexible as, being a city break, there is plenty to see and do even if the weather is inclement. But I would imagine that a little before Christmas would be nice as the Burg and Markt have, I beleive, Christmas Markets.

[almcd007]

Great Apartment in the South Of France available - very picturesque and some beautiful walks.

[888sally888]

Thank you everyone - plenty to think about here!!