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Looking to book a last-minute Valentine s Day city break ? Avoid the rush to Paris and Rome with one of our alternative Valentine s Day destinations from Manchester Airport. Don’t forget to pre book your car parking at Manchester Airport with APH, or add a touch of luxury to your trip with our range of Manchester airport hotels and car parking cheap hotel rooms in downtown chicago packages or escape the hustle and bustle of the departure area with award-winning airport lounge specialist No.1 Traveller .
While the rest of the world is on a charge for Prague, you can dodge the crowds with a trip to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. With its 15 th Century castle perched high above the city, you ll be enchanted by the city s cobbled streets and beautiful cheap hotel rooms in downtown chicago gardens, yet surprised by the budget prices in restaurants and bars. Take your loved one to the city s Butcher s Bridge where locals and travellers, alike, seal their love of each other by attaching brightly coloured padlocks cheap hotel rooms in downtown chicago to the structure s steel cables. The city is a centre cheap hotel rooms in downtown chicago of culture and arts, too, so just make sure you leave enough time to enjoy each other.
Forget its divided history, lovers with a passion for culture will be drawn together in the unique atmosphere of this iconic German city. Head to the Kreuzberg neighbourhood to see just how the city has been transformed since the wall came tumbling down. The district has a sophisticated, cheap hotel rooms in downtown chicago yet avant-garde feel and is a centre of many modern creative industries. Rent bikes to take in the sights, or simply enjoy the many bars and cafes that open late into the night. For that stand-out event of your trip, head to the Solar Sky Bar – a 16 th floor restaurant and bar – which offers stunning vistas of this fascinating city. Finally, why not enjoy a romantic stroll around the beautiful Schlachtensee cheap hotel rooms in downtown chicago Lake in nearby Charlottenburg – where locals skate on the glistening winter ice.
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Forget cheap hotel rooms in downtown chicago preconceptions; Amsterdam is a city that s built for romance. From walks along endless canals to trams and tulips, it has all the ingredients of a truly special weekend. Leave the brash central strip of Damrak, and a five-minute walk will take you to the city s myriad canals. The hustle and bustle of the city centre will be a world away as you enjoy a tranquil stroll exploring the maze of waterways and bridges. Alternatively, enjoy the beauty in glorious togetherness by traversing the waterways on a hired tandem. Whatever your mode of transport make sure you visit the Vondelpark – a park voted by Amsterdam s residents as the most romantic spot in the city. As evening arrives, adventurous couples can take in the exhilarating atmosphere of the city s iconic red light district, followed by a meal and drinks in one of the old centre’s restaurants or bars. Those who want a more intimate and relaxed evening should head for the canal area’s selection of eateries.
Best known for the 1980s detective show Bergerac, this beautiful island retreat of millionaires makes the perfect backdrop for your last-minute Valentine s getaway. A consommé of British and French influences, there ll be no shortage of fine food and stunning scenery to help the romance flow. Stroll hand-in-hand along one of the island s stunning beaches, then take your pick from the seemingly endless choice of fine restaurants. However, our choice for lovers must be the  Oyster Box , where you can feast on this traditional food of desire while gazing out over the natural beauty of St Brelade’s Bay.
Not sure where take your partner for that last-minute Valentine s Day break? Simply take a look their car. Here at APH, we work with cars all day long, so we know that the choice of vehicle says a lot about its owner. Here’s our guide to what different models of cars say about their drivers and where they might like to be whisked away to…
City car or supermini: Drivers of these small, nippy cars are likely to be interested in getting as many miles from the fuel tank as possible, so we d suggest a fast-moving city that packs a lot of punch for the pound.
Small family cars: Some of these models can be seen as plain and safe, but that s simply because the owner is using them for practical chores such as the daily commute or school run. They ll appreciate a break from the norm with a Valentine s Day destination  filled with luxury and excitement.
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