Valentines Day
“The whispers in the morning, of lovers sleeping tight …” sings Rush in her ballad The Power of Love.
It’s that time of the year again when Lovers all over the World celebrate their love for one another, by giving tokens of Love.
“I Love You” can be expressed in so many ways – maybe a romantic low key celebration or perhaps a lavish up market night out with “all the trimmings”!! Probably you will simply want to choose the perfect present, restaurant or even flowers to symbolise how you really feel.
Why not let The Thames Hotel help you with our exclusive Valentines Day Special Offer in conjunction with our own superb Trevi Italian Restaurant. Our Italian Head Chef, Fabrizio has once again put together a superb “Lovers Menu” which you can see here.
Valentine’s All Inclusive Package Includes:
- Overnight Accommodation
- Chocolates and Champagne in your room
- Full English Breakfast
- Exclusive Valentines Day Menu At The Trevi Italian Restaurant
- Complimentary Parking
- Complimentary WI-FI
Only £150 per Couple
Book Now by calling 01628 628721
Interesting Valentines Day Trivia
There are many other traditions and superstitions associated with romance activities on Valentine’s day including:
- The first man an unmarried woman saw on 14th February would be her future husband.
- If the names of all a girl’s suitors were written on paper and wrapped in clay and the clay put into water, the piece that rose to the surface first would contain the name of her husband-to-be.
- If a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentines Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a rich person.
- In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week
- In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on Valentines Day. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favourite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, “You unlock my heart!
