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39 date ideas in 13 most romantic cities for that perfect Valentine's Day

A global guide to romance - from restaurants to boat rides to chartered planes - just in time for Valentine's Day.

By Washington Post / 

<h1>BUDAPEST</h1> <strong>Book a table at:</strong> <a href="http://www.borkonyha.hu/?lang=eng">Borkonyha</a>, a Michelin-starred restaurant specialising in Hungarian wine and local cuisine. The bistro-style restaurant is a two-minute walk from the city's famous St. Stephen's Basilica, and much like its menu, combines traditional aesthetics (ornate chandeliers, bentwood coat racks) with a sleek, updated aesthetic. As for ordering, don't be put off: Veal brains as a starter won't ruin your evening. <br><br><strong>Before dinner, if it's a weekday:</strong> Make your way from work to the Chain Bridge, the most beautiful crossing over the Danube River, and hop on the funicular that takes you directly up to the former Royal Palace. Take a romantic walk on the cobblestoned streets of the Castle District and peer out from the Fisherman's bastion for one of the best views of Budapest. Then get a pre-dinner drink at the wine bar <a href="http://visitbudapest.travel/arts-entertainment/budapest-nightlife/divino-wine-bar/">Divino</a>, which has unbeatable views of the Basilica. <br><br><strong>Before dinner, if it's a weekend:</strong> Spend some time at the Rudas Bath on the bank of the Danube for some seriously leisurely R&amp;R. Wallow in the thermal waters under the Ottoman-era dome and then head to the rooftop and the recently renovated wellness section and take a plunge in the open-air pool with stunning views of the city. Don't forget to book a massage (or two).
<h1>BUDAPEST</h1> <strong>Book a table at:</strong> <a href="http://www.borkonyha.hu/?lang=eng">Borkonyha</a>, a Michelin-starred restaurant specialising in Hungarian wine and local cuisine. The bistro-style restaurant is a two-minute walk from the city's famous St. Stephen's Basilica, and much like its menu, combines traditional aesthetics (ornate chandeliers, bentwood coat racks) with a sleek, updated aesthetic. As for ordering, don't be put off: Veal brains as a starter won't ruin your evening. <br><br><strong>Before dinner, if it's a weekday:</strong> Make your way from work to the Chain Bridge, the most beautiful crossing over the Danube River, and hop on the funicular that takes you directly up to the former Royal Palace. Take a romantic walk on the cobblestoned streets of the Castle District and peer out from the Fisherman's bastion for one of the best views of Budapest. Then get a pre-dinner drink at the wine bar <a href="http://visitbudapest.travel/arts-entertainment/budapest-nightlife/divino-wine-bar/">Divino</a>, which has unbeatable views of the Basilica. <br><br><strong>Before dinner, if it's a weekend:</strong> Spend some time at the Rudas Bath on the bank of the Danube for some seriously leisurely R&amp;R. Wallow in the thermal waters under the Ottoman-era dome and then head to the rooftop and the recently renovated wellness section and take a plunge in the open-air pool with stunning views of the city. Don't forget to book a massage (or two).
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