AUCKLAND – 11 February 2008 : Kiwis believe it’s sincere, Aussies think it’s saucy, Asians deem it romantic and Europeans think Valentine’s Day a rip off.
Online accommodation website, Wotif.com’s survey of nearly 2000 customers found that opinions on Valentine’s Day differ from country to country.
New Zealand Manager, Tania Witheford said, “one thing that almost 100% of respondents agreed on was that it’s a day designed for the ladies.
“So with Kiwi’s believing it’s sincere and Valentine’s deals on Wotif.com selling fast, there should be a lot of happy women around town this Thursday” she added.
Respondents also named the most romantic destinations in the world and New Zealand, so if you’d like to get away for (or from) Valentine’s Day here’s where to visit (or avoid) this Thursday – Saturday night.
Top 10 romantic destinations in the world
1. Venice
2. Paris
3. Rome
4. Vienna
5. New York
6. Florence
7. Las Vegas
8. Prague
9. Melbourne
10. Koh Samui | Top 10 romantic destinations in New Zealand (as voted by Kiwis):
1. Queenstown
2. Christchurch
3. Wellington
4. Auckland
5. Napier
6. Nelson
7. Rotorua
8. Dunedin
9. Taupo
10. Tauranga |
“Surprisingly, Venice pipped Paris as the ‘Most Romantic City’, however with travellers becoming more independent, it makes sense that we are discovering new romantic destinations,” said Witheford.
Queenstown was voted as the most romantic domestic destination, which Tania attributes to its versatile offering for travellers: “Queenstown is increasingly becoming a year-round destination and offers couples beautiful scenery and luxurious resorts in addition to the bungy jumping and skiing it is renowned for”.
It’s not too late to snap up a deal for the weekend in one of New Zealand’s most romantic destinations with the following great deals available on Wotif.com.
Queenstown – Novotel Gardens
Deal: Spoil yourself deals are down to $240 a night (usually $500 a night – save over $50 including accommodation in a newly refurbished room, breakfast, a 3 Course Dinner and a Bottle of wine.
Link: www.wotif.com/hotelW5383
Christchurch – Classic Villa (5 star)
Deal: Splurge on a Superior Deluxe Room for $349 a night including breakfast.
Link: www.wotif.com/hotelW23269
Tauranga – Kingsview Resort
Deal: 3rd night ½ price deals are $180 a night for two nights and $90 a night for the third including accommodation in an executive studio unit.
Link: www.wotif.com/hotelW39005
Bay of Islands - Villa Italia Luxury Bed & Breakfast
Deal: Milano rooms are down to $215 a night (usually $255 a night – save %) including accommodation in a luxury king bed room with private outside access and a bottle of wine for bookings on 14 February.
Conditions: Minimum 2 nights stay
Link: www.wotif.com/hotelW12351
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Notes to the editor
*Wotif.com’s Valentine’s Day survey was conducted online via the Wotif.com website and promoted via the Wotif.com newsletters.
