Romantic Holidays in May

Irrespective of whether it is the International Online Romance Week (May 11th to May 17th) you are observing or planning a holiday with your loved one to a far off place, May is the best time to take a break and spend few magical moments with your loved ones. It is not a peak season for tourism and you can expect to get good deals when you book air tickets and hotels. There is not much of a rush

and the weather is pleasant in most of the tourist destinations in the northern hemisphere.

May romantic holidays

In addition to the top romantic holiday destinations mentioned above, there are several other romantic holidays that are observed in the month of May. These holidays are given below along with their significance.

May 11th to May 17th - International Online Romance Week

– Plan an online date and chat with your beloved over the Internet. This is mainly applicable for the lovers who live in different cities away from each other.

May 4th to May 10th – National Hug Week

– Hug to show encouragement, hug to show affection, hug to empathize, and hug to express your feelings. This week is meant just for that.

May 25th – Wine Day

– Enjoy a candle light dinner over a glass of your favorite wine.

Top romantic holiday destinations in May

Egypt, Spain, Switzerland, and France are best romantic destinations you can visit in the month of May. Read on to know more about the weather, your accommodation options in these places and places you can visit when you plan romantic holidays in May.

• Egypt
Starting from renting bikes in Luxor to snorkeling in Dahab, there’s lot you can do here when you set off for a romantic holiday in Egypt. Check out few of the places you can visit with your beloved and make your trip a memorable one.
Romantic getaways in Egypt

• Pyramids of Giza
• Cairo
• Abydos
• Alexandria
• White Desert
• Great Sand Sea
• St Katherine’s Monastery
• Dakhla Oasis
• Nile River
• Red Sea
• Aswan
• Dahab
• Luxor West Bank

Weather
The weather is arid and hot and it is more or less sunny throughout the year with the exception of December, January, and February.

Where to stay

• InterContinental Citystars
• Fairmont Towers Helipolis
• Le Meridien Dahab Resort
• El Salamlek Palace Hotel
• Radisson Blu Hotel
These are few hotels where you can book your rooms. Most of these hotels offer honeymoon or romantic packages.


• Spain

Ranging from mountain biking, flamenco dancing to touring an amusement park, Spain certainly is a good destination for the honeymooners or the romantics looking for a holiday in serenity and seclusion.
Romantic getaways in Spain

• Barcelona
• Granada
• Balearic Islands
• San Sebastian
• Seville
• Valencia
• The Pyrenees
• Madrid
The above mentioned places are ideal getaways to plan a romantic holiday. Other places to enjoy a romantic break in Spain include Toledo, Sierra Nevada, Cuenca, and Santiago de Compostela.
Weather
The weather conditions are ideal for a trip in the months of May, June, and September. Although it is summer or the beginning of summer, yet it is pleasant.
Where to stay

• Hotel Ritz Madrid
• Hotel Puerta America
• Hotel AC La Finca
• The Westin Palace in Madrid
These are hotels where you can book your rooms. Honeymoon packages are commonly offered by these hotels.


• Geneva in Switzerland
  
If you are adventurous, white water rafting at Geneva Adventure Centre is an ideal activity that both of you can enjoy. Canoe rides are common too. Getting a relaxing and soothing massage is another activity you can look forward to when you travel to Geneva in Switzerland for a romantic holiday.
Romantic getaways in Geneva

• Carouge’s Cine Lac
• Jet d’Eau
• Palais des Nations
• CERN

Where to stay

• Swissotel Metropole
• Hotel den Geneve
• Le Bar des Bergues
• Grand Hotel Kempinski
These are few hotels that can be booked either through your tour operator or online.

Other destinations for romantic holidays in May
In addition to the places mentioned above, you can also visit the following places for a holiday with your special person. These places are :-

• Amsterdam


• Alaska


• Toronto


• Bermuda


• Laos


• British Columbia


• Estoril in Portugal


• Cannes in France

 

Last Updated on 16/03/2011