LOCATED in the serene Mediterranean coastline, Provence offers a captivating sight for lovers here during Valentines’ Day. There are definitely more than one reason why Valentines Day ought to be celebrated in Provence. Being a predominantly Roman Catholic country, St. Valentines Day here in France, including Provence, is celebrated in the churches. But for the lovers, it is still nice to be in Provence. After all, one is lucky if he or she has a French lover because the French are said to be the most romantic people on earth. There is no coherent reason for this but my theory is that they are romantic because they are the most intellectual people on the planet and intellectuals always think on how to make their lovers happy.

Being located in the Mediterranean, Provence enjoys a temperate climate all year long. Right now when spring break is about to start, the weather here in Provence is not that cold unlike in other areas in France such as the Alps where temperatures can be freezing. Out here by the beaches of Provence, you can even strip naked. Speaking of stripping naked, there are also a few nudist resorts here but the best time of the day to skinny dip is definitely during a moonless evening. There will be glowing planktons illuminating your body underwater.

And while here in Provence, enjoy Valentines Day shopping. For it is here in Provence that the French Riviera is located. There are actually many places in Provence to travel and shop. There’s Cannes, Arles, Cassis, Saint-Tropez and Nice. If you’re traveling with a lover, then you may hand her blue roses during Valentines Day because blue roses are for lovers. But if you are still wooing the lady, then give her a box of white Cadbury’s because white chocolates are ideal to give for crushes during Valentines Day. Or you may travel as girlfriends just like Thelma and Louise. And when both of you happen to be in Provence during Valentines, why not reward yourselves with pink balloons for a continuing great friendship.

Actually, there are lots of great hotels to stay in Provence when you’ll be here this Thursday on Valentines Day. Remember that all hotels in Provence and the rest of the continent are checked every quarter by the European Union for the quality of service they provide. They are then being stamped the blue flag accreditation. So every hotel here in Provence is competing with each other. There’s Lys Duo D’Argent. If you are traveling from Spain, you can actually reserve it via Expedia, Travelocity or any other reputable online travel agency with global reach. There’s one interesting feature in hotels located in Provence which is relatively new. They have nurseries for young couples who already have kids. So their second honeymoon during Valentines Day will not be disturbed, you can actually put your kid at the nursery. It is equipped with staff who are child psychologists as well as safe playthings.