Valentine's Day watching snowflakes fall on the roof of a glass cube, in a romantic chalet or in a luxury hotel is something that incurable romantics will not want to miss.
Now is the time to start thinking of a special holiday getaway in an Italian winter resort to celebrate. Here are some winners, all you have to do is add the candy, flowers and that special gift!
Sleeping in a glass cube under the stars
One super romantic idea is to enjoy watching snowflakes fall on the glass roof of one of he Skyview Chalets.12 glass cube (only for adults) that dot Lake Dobbiaco in northern Italy’s South Tyrol region. The Superior Chalets have infrared sauna, the Deluxe come with Jacuzzis, and breakfast is a selection of organic and regional products served directly in the room. Walks through the snow-covered forest and snowshoeing among the enchanted peaks as well as sleigh rides are just some of the activities to be enjoyed, and the Passionate Lovers package includes homemade chocolates and a bottle of champagne. February 4-16 prices are from €329 for a Skyview Chalet Superior per night, including infrared sauna and a regional breakfast served directly in the chalet.
Castel del Giudice Borgotufi
Couples Escape packages in a romantic hotel
A fireplace lit just for two, toasting with a glass of Tintilia and with a bed on a romantic mezzanine and walls of exposed stone. It’s all in the Borgotufi Albergo Diffuso, a scattered hotel in Castel del Giudice in Molise on the border with the Abruzzo region, where the peaks of the Apennines frame enchanting natural scenery. The area has small towns that guard centuries of art, traditions and local specialties like the truffle, which is the privileged ingredient in the restaurant of the Borgotufi property. For February 14 a Double Room, breakfast and a romantic Valentine's Day dinner starts from €279 per couple. For all other dates, there is the Couples Escape package that includes a Double Room, breakfast with local products, the Wellness Centre and a tasting dinner at the Ristorante Il Tartufo. Prices from €264 per couple. 
Romantik Hotel Turm
Art and horse-drawn carriage rides in the South Tyrol
Romanics and art lovers will go for the You & Me package in the Romantik Hotel Turm in Fiè allo Sciliar, a few kilometres from Bolzano in Italy’s northern South Tyrol. This splendid 5-star hotel boasts a collection of 2,000 works of art throughout the common areas and rooms, a spa carved into the rock, a heated panoramic black pool with views of Mount Sciliar, and gourmet dishes to be enjoyed in the elegant dining room. The 7 nights (6 days) package is for half board with a 4-course menu, a bottle of sparkling wine in the room on arrival, a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, and a You & Me treatment for two with peeling and hot stone massage. It also includes a day of discovery in the South Tyrol with a choice between a half-day guided hike or a visit to a wine estate with wine tasting (and return shuttle service), and a romantic dinner with a 5-course tasting menu and matching wines. Prices from €1502 per person.
Romantik Hotel Stafler
A Michelin-starred restaurant in a Romantik Hotel
In Vipiteno, which is just south of the Brennner Pass between Italy and Austria, the Romantik Hotel Stafler is home to the Gourmetstube Einhorn fine dining restaurant of double Michelin-starred chef Peter Girtler. With the1 Night - 2 Stars package guests get one night in a Superior Room or Suite, an exclusive gourmet tasting menu at the restaurant, with the possibility to book a wine pairing. Prices are from €249 per person and the poolside Romantica Wellness Centre is made for relaxation.
