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Inspire a Valentine’s Day getaway with places steeped in romantic tales, says Alice Barnes-Brown


s Valentine’s Day nears, it must be love, love, love on your clients’ minds – and you can capitalise on those warm and fuzzy


feelings by selling a trip somewhere seriously romantic. Farther afield than traditional ‘cities of love’ such as


Paris or Venice, there are plenty of ways to give clients their own love story while making a lifetime of memories. Whether they’re planning to propose in a picture-perfect spot, want to celebrate a special anniversary or are simply looking for a romantic escape à deux, these destinations are linked to all things love. From awe-inspiring natural wonders to magnificent monuments to love, here’s some inspiration for Valentine’s-themed social media posts to show how you can add romance to any trip.


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Verona, Italy Verona will be in the spotlight this month as the location of the Winter Olympics closing ceremony, but the city’s amorous appeal goes far beyond its cobbled streets, vine-covered palazzos and impressive Roman amphitheatre. It’s also the setting for not one but two Shakespeare plays: Romeo & Juliet and The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Fans of the former can take inspiration from the story of the star-crossed lovers with a visit to Casa di Giulietta, a medieval tower house located at Via Cappello 23. It features a Gothic balcony overlooking the piazza, which is a relatively recent addition but still gives clients a chance to have their Romeo moment, before a sunset walk across Ponte Pietra bridge or to the


heights of Castel San Pietro for stunning city views. Book it: Kirker Holidays sells a three-night stay at city-centre hotel Vista Verona from £1,748 per person, based on two sharing. Includes breakfast, transfers and flights. kirkerholidays.com


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