Romantic vacations are a joy to plan

We should take time to plan romantic vacations every so often. It is quite sad that many of us did it when we were dating. Demand of daily life is to be blame for this. We are too tired to think beyond the day. There's a saying 'A family that play together stays together'. This is so true. With this we advocate once in a while to come up for air, plan for a romantic vacations make it special to keep the fire burning at home.

Romantic vacations need not be long extended vacations they can also be weekend getaway. What constitute romantic vacations?

Romance defined by dictionary is to court or woo romantically; treat with ardor or chivalrousness.

Yes creating those special times to allow this take place. Therefore, you need a little help with the right ambiance. Finding the right place will help you more than 60% of the way. The rest is up to you.

 

ROMANTIC VACATIONS IDEAS AROUND PIEDMONT ITALY

You can't ask for a better location that spells romance. Italy in itself is a romantic destination. Venice, Florence and Rome they all have their great love stories told in movies. It's the Italian love for arts, culture and our lifestyle that permeate love everywhere. We hope our suggestions here for romantic vacations will help you rekindle a long-standing romance, or kick a new one up a notch, all year long.

 

CASTLES AND ROMANCE

 

Castello di Razzano

Located east of Turin in the Monferrato wine area just a few kilometers from Asti, famous for the sparkling Asti Spumante wine. The Hotel is centuries old rural residence with 8 suites furnished with a lounge, bedroom, ensuite bath, balcony and tea area. They produce their own Castella de Razzano label wine. Surrounding the estate there are over forty vineyards supplying Barbera d'Asti, Chardonnay, and red and white Pinot varieties. You can enjoy mountain bikes excursions and nature walks in the green rolling hills, or a little sport at the tennis court or golf course. Best of all you will be sleeping in ancient bedrooms and walking the ground of a very old estate. Good time to come on your romantic vacation is September when you can also do some truffle hunting and watch our famous Palio race through the city of Asti.

Castello di Santa Vittoria

In the city of Alba where White Truffle or tartufo bianco is reputed the world’s best tasting delight. Alba is approximately 60 km from Turin. The hotel sits on a promontory dominating overlooking the medieval village of Alba. Antique style furnished rooms with panoramic views of the woodland valleys. The hotel’s elegant “Al Castello” restaurant is a local favorite offering ageless recipes of truffles, mushrooms, cheese and noble wines. Traditional Piemontese cuisine and an extensive selection of famous Langhe and Roero wines. Alba and the surrounding hills provide numerous historic and gastronomic sight-seeing and tasting adventures. Going up the high tower your will get a panoramic view overlooking the hills of the Langhe and Roero. It adds to the peaceful, magical atmosphere at the Castello di Santa Vittoria.The view whether day or night is breath-taking.

 

Castello di Pavone

Physically impressive and exclusive of our Turin castle hotel is Castello di Pavone. Its stone walls built between the 9th and 14th centuries set around the courtyard and gardens. The castle stand above the medieval village of Pavone 30 kilometers north of Turin. The hotel’s public and private rooms have seen the deeds of knights and damsels as depicted in the frescoes and paintings which adorn the walls. Wide panoramas of the country can be seen from the battlements and towers. The restaurant offers romantic candlelit dinners in its coffered wood beamed restaurant with regional cuisine dishes. Recently they have open a fashion outlet in its courtyard. It is said it bestow luck, love and prosperity to all those who stays there, even for short periods.

 

Castello di Sinio

Built in 1142 by Marchese Del Carretto, Castello di Sinio is one of the oldest castles in the Langhe a famous wine region in Piedmont, Italy. Castello di Sinio is distinguished by being built completely from stone and massive chestnut timbers. You will feel the spirit of the early medieval period in every bedroom, salon and sitting area. Restoration work was aimed at preserving and reusing all the original materials from walls to floors to ceiling. They have lovingly and tastefully decorated all the bedrooms and public areas using antique furniture, doors and pictures, many as old as 600 years! Hotel Castello di Sino sits on atop quiet and unspoiled medieval village, of Sinio, very near to Alba with easy access to major Barolo and Barbaresco producing villages such as La Morra, Serralunga and Monforte D'Alba. Sinio means Village of Flowers and every window box and terrace throughout the village drips with the color of seasonal flowers. In keeping with this tradition, you will find courtyard, gardens, grounds and pool area, beautifully maintained and a profusion of flowers and color throughout the seasons. This could probably be your secret romantic getaway.

 

Castello di Novello

Castello di Novello is a neo-Gothic style castle situated near a little town also in the Langhe region and in a panoramic and quiet position a few kilometres from Alba, Barolo and Cherasco. A 50 minutes drive from Turin or a 100 minutes from Milan Malpensa airport.

Many sights to explore, great restaurants, lovely landscapes, challenging bike courses, lush green golf courses and much more. Best of all warm hospitality awaits you with their well trained staffs.

 

IDEAS FOR ROMANTIC VACATIONS

Just in case you are in need of ideas for designing your romantic vacations. They should be passion filled, stress free and relaxing these goals should not be compromised.

1. Mountain getaways allow couples to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Relaxing on a cabin deck at sunset while soaking in an outside jacuzzi for two is extremely romantic. Being one with nature will allow a couple to be one with each other.

2. Spa getaways allow for sensual time for couple. Couples massages release stress and soothe tired muscles. Look into each other's eyes as your tensions are massaged away. Italy has plenty of Italian spas to choose from.

3. Anniversary vacations allow a couple to reflect on their relationship and celebrate their love. There's romantic winery getaways throughout Piedmont Italy. Enjoy a romantic dinner, savor a bottle of wine and toast each other.

4. Romantic vacations are also popular for Valentine's Day. Even an overnight stay at a local hotel with romance packages, favorite beverages and a candlelight dinner can recharge your batteries of love. Valentine's Day isn't about the size of the gift, it's about couples spending precious time together.

5. Romantic dinner cruises find one near you. They are pretty popular these days. Cruise down a river with wind blowing on your face, leave your everyday-self behind and enjoy the magic moments.

6. Our choice for romantic vacations are Italian farm holidays. Imagine just the two of you in-syn with tranquil nature. Living on a farm with Italian farmer family seeing Italy with its true cultural essence. This opportunity is ideal for touching with nature and slowing down your system. You are guaranteed genuinely healthy food grown on the farm or neighboring farms. Farms located in small villages allows for discovering artistic and environmental treasures, ancient traditions and local festivals. It provides for two of you to rediscover each other as you stop to smell the flowers.

 

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