Romantic European Getaways - Amsterdam And Bruge

For many years now, Europe has remained undoubtedly popular among couples and lovers who want to spend romantic vacations. The countries within the continent are excellent for romantic European getaways. Oftentimes, Paris is the first place that crosses the minds of vacationers because of its extreme popularity among couples and lovers. Paris is truly a very romantic place but there are still other European countries that you can visit and explore.

Boulevards and iconic monuments are the prominent structures in Paris. Another place that you can visit is Venice with its gondoliers and canals. There is more to Europe than just Paris and Venice. You can also try Czech Republic, Cyprus, Wales, and many other great places. You can even spend your romantic getaway in Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey, Spain, Germany, UK, Portugal, Iceland, and Russia.

Let's start with Amsterdam. Even if this place is known to be as a hedonistic and tolerant city, it also has room for hopeless romantics. If you want to relive the Golden Age, this is the place to be. Couples and lovers can marvel at the Dutch architecture and canals; not only that, you can also find museums within the city. Perhaps Van Gogh sounds familiar to you. You can find a museum named after him where you can find his famous works of art. The works of Van Gogh's contemporaries are also housed in the museum. You can see the works of Rembrandt at the Rijks Museum which is very near the Van Gogh Museum.

If you want to purchase tulip bulbs, you can find them in the Singel Canal's Flower Market. The tulip bulbs are great for window boxes and gardens. When you get hungry, you can eat at a floating restaurant which serves Chinese cuisines. It is called Sea Palace and you will surely love their culinary feast. There is a canal package offered to tourists and the floating restaurant is already included in the said package.

In Belgium, Bruge is another popular tourist destination. It is perfect for a romantic getaway because like Venice, it has many canals where couples or lovers can take romantic boat rides. Some tourists even call it the north's Venice.

You can also explore the rest of Bruge on a carriage drawn by a horse. Churches are a combination of Gothic and Romanesque architecture as well as the houses. You can also find the Madonna by Michelangelo which is a timeless carved masterpiece from marble. Aside from that, the tombs of the famous Burgundy Dukes are also found there.

You can even take your love one to the very popular Lake of Love or Minnewaterpark. You will find this place as a peaceful retreat despite the bustling city. You and your special someone can have a romantic picnic by the lake. Those who love chocolates will find great pleasure by visiting the Choco-History Museum; it can be a fun and learning experience for couples because they will learn about chocolate production and its sweet history. Chocolates are the favorites of Belgium and aside from that, you can also buy beautiful laces sold within the city; the laces are quite famous because of its intricate designs and high quality.

Amsterdam and Belgium are just two exciting places where you can also spend your romantic European getaway. Visit there now, and arrange for your accommodations early.