http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31701 We loved the particular architecture and the Moroccan atmosphere. We stayed in a colorful and very intimate suite in complete privacy. The dinners were also superb, very tasty and the staff were very kind.
Dar Darma is an amazing place to spend a romantic holiday.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31701 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29475 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29475 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28423 The sun might set early in these parts, but there's always deliciously heart-warming gluhwein from ridiculously pretty Christmas markets,sinfully-rich Blackforest cakes (yes, the real ones!) and, to top it all off, a gloriously gilded Casino to keep you going!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28423 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28015 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28015 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27974
Villa Kamenica and Komiza are true gems! It was the BEST place we have ever stayed!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27974 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27340 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27340 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27339 There are 12 theme to choose like modernism, roman, nightlife, picasso, miro, medieval... a very good way to discover Barcelona]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27339 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25726 Eating here is an adventure in itself. Wander through the forest canopy trails along interlinking wooden boardwalks to the forest buma, an al-fresco fire-deck wilderness viewpoint and restaurant, where a delicious choice of breakfast is served, as well as an entertaining 5-course dinner, with a range of award-winning delights including fresh local oysters.
A highly memorable dining experience under the south african night sky - one not to be missed.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25726 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25454 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25454 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25449 To add the icing on the cake the hotel offers a romantic package with chocolates, flowers and champagne, just perfect.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25449 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25448 From US $75-125 per room/suite per night]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25448 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25445
The scenery is breath-taking and you can bathe in boiling hot water before taking an invigorating plunge in an ice-cold mountain stream. The complex is open to non-residents of the hotel but the real romance comes from the cabins which have their own private thermal pools on the doorstep.
You can eat at the hotel's excellent restaurant and then retire for an intimate midnight swim under the stars.
The surrounding gardens, full of endemic plant species and hummingbirds, add to the atmosphere and make this an unforgettable option for a romantic weekend.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25445 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25444 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25444 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25393
The rooms are beautiful, comfortable and perfect for snuggling. An impressive breakfast spread is served until 10.30am, allowing for plenty of laying in, before either heading off into the Old City (which you can't help but fall in love in), or enjoy the delights the hotel has to offer: lounge in the pool and spa area (which offers a range of amazing massages including Turkish baths); enjoy drinks on the love seats on the roof terrace overlooking the Bosphorous; have (free) afternoon tea in the comfortable and private lounge area, and enjoy dinner in one of the two restaurants (one is a delicious sea food restaurant on the roof terrace looking out over the Bosphorous). We started every evening with cocktails on the roof while the sun set, before heading into town.

On arrival we were given free drinks and an introduction from one of the guest managers, all of whom are friendly knowledgeable, and looked out for us the whole time we were there without being imposing.

If you're not relaxed and loved up before you visit Serkeci Konak, you will be by the time you leave!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25393 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25391
Reached by travelling several miles up a dirt road, only accessible to people who already have a reservation, and with only 15 private bungalows within 1,800 hectares of private reserve including a private beach and mangrove tributary, this is always going to be a quiet, exclusive and totally romantic resort.

The bungalows are built into the cliff side, with totally private and unbroken views of the bay. Luxurious and private, and only reachable by walking over a 100m suspension bridge (we loved having to cross this; it made the bungalows seem even more remote), each bungalow is built out of sustainable wood and has an amazing amount of romantic individual features, including king size swinging day beds on the terrace. None are overlooked by any of the others, and each has private outdoor terraces, as well as impressive unique design features. You can look out and watch the sun set or rise over the pacific ocean, before enjoying the day or night at this amazing resort.

Get fresh organic coffee delivered to your room to drink when you wake up, sitting on the terrace overlooking the bay. Fill the day on the beach in one of the private lounging areas; each with a hammock and sun loungers whilst staff from the hotel bring you fresh juices and snacks, indulge in some of the relaxing activities (like kayaking through the mangroves or walking through the forests) or complete relax yourself at the massage area, before filling up on fresh, organic 3 course meals, made entirely of food produced on the estate.

The resort is owned by a French family who also own a sustainable furniture company in Managua; the forest within the grounds provide the wood for their furniture, many of which are designed by the same designer who designed the hotel. The family invests heavily in eco-touristry, including investing in the local community via employment and training, so whilst indulging yourself and your partner, you are also investing in Nicaragua, and in sustainable forestry and tourism.

An added bonus is that in the off season the place is quiet; my partner and I ended up having the place to ourselves for two days. In many places this would seem strange, but at Morgan's Rock, it was an amazing experience that totally indulged us and totally left us loved up!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25391 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25389 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25389 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25388 I would recommend it for couples who simply want to escape from everything for a couple of days.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25388 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24557 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24557 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24552
The Cobb also figures in the BBC TV-film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. Here the spirited Louisa Musgrove falls hard onto the cobblestones and is rendered unconscious.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24552 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24538
The hotel's Queen Elizabeth Suite, complete with four poster bed, was used for the filming of the duo's love scenes at the fictious "The Boatman Inn", while exterior shots were filmed at the Kings Arms just down the road.

The room is actually an individual suite separate from the main hotel block, crammed with gorgeous antiques and lovely touches which would amuse any film buff (was the copy of "Horse and Hounds" put there deliberately?).

The restaurant was charming, serving delicious food, and you could see where all the action was filmed in the bar. When you tire of Hugh Grant, the Chiltern Hills are just a short distance away for a romantic, bracing walk.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24538