Comments on: Romantic destinations: are they all in the mind?

By: Hen Weekends

Hen Weekends — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:14:09 +0000

Very interesting article. I agree that its all in the mind. My company organises weekends away and we have put coupls in some really nice hotels that are romantic but we later find out that the couple didn’t get on with each other when they were there.

I believe that its all about the people your with rather than locations or hotels.

Great discussion

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:19:09 +0000

Thanks Ivo. Yes, romantic is, as you say, a marketing label used by many companies to add to their profits. But the true meaning does not require any glitz or glamour; of that I think we all agree.

By: Ivo Stoichev

Ivo Stoichev — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:20:42 +0000

Romance in general is very loosely defined, that’s why it’s hard to specify what a romantic location is. Different people see it in a different way, so the different locations may be considered romantic or not by different people. What you’re right about, though, is that “romantic” has become a label travel agencies put on pretty much everything.

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:21:16 +0000

Thanks again for the comments, and the shared sentiments. Mark, you should go back to Paris and see how you experience it again. Of course, if you take your wife on a break you should find it just as amazing as ever.
I’ve been there with work, with friends and with my wife, and of course enjoyed it most with Sam – it’s a different place each time – but then doesn’t that apply to every place?

By: Mark Pawlak

Mark Pawlak — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:23:26 +0000

Paris was amazing. That said, it was my honeymoon and my first visit!

I agree with the comments so far, although for me it’s as much about time as space.

Getting away from it all is what it’s all about. And this can be done in an instant, and with a simple gesture.

But just how did Paris affect the moment ? I’ll have to go back to find out…

By: Wildlife Tours

Wildlife Tours — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:22:33 +0000

Spot on the money, it doesnt matter where you are or what you are doing its all about the person you are with! Its like anything, if you enjoy yourself and the people you care about are good then thats all that matters.

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:47:16 +0000

Thanks Simon You’re right, it is so subjective. The right place for both at that moment- well put. As for Paris, yes I’m sure we’ll get there before we go to Cleethorpes.

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:31:20 +0000

Mmm… Tough question…

Besides the clichés (Venice, Maldives beaches, etc) I wonder if what makes a place romantic is that perfect blend of reciprocal love, intimacy and similar sensitiveness.

Lots of places and situations can be romantic. But it’s so subjective. And it changes over time. So probably the only thing that really matter is finding The Right Place for both at a certain moment.

Having said that… Are you going to have a romantic gateway with your lovely wife in Paris?