St. Patrick’s Day is for romance? I can almost hear the peanut gallery now, ‘I think they must be a few weeks behind things, Valentines Day was last month!’ The Irish invented the honeymoon, and Mead, the honey wine which brought about the name. This makes St. Patrick’s Day the real holiday for lovers. We have put together some travel destinations to celebrate the idea of the originals lovers’ getaway. Wake up somewhere special with mead, mystery and quiet time together, with these untraditional alternatives to celebrate March 17.
St. Patrick’s Day has become the new holiday for romantic getaways thanks to an ancient Irish ritual. Tradition explains that after being married, newlywed couples would be sent somewhere secluded together, with a supply of Mead, a potent fermented honey wine mixed with herbs, and thought to promote fertility. Honeymoon came to refer to the period, often 30 days or one moon cycle, in which the new couple would get to know each other by imbibing the romance inducing beverage provided by their families. St. Patrick’s Day is the best time to spend a romantic weekend getting to know someone special, and many Inns and B&B’s run specials that make reenacting this ancient rite with a modern twist a new reason to getaway.
For the authentic mead experience in the United States, spend some time at the Springhill Winery and Bed and Breakfast in Bloomfield, Kentucky. Here you can sample homemade Harvest Mead, as well of other varieties of vino which are created at the onsite winery.
The Springhill Winery has this to say about the mead they create, ‘This traditional Celtic wine is said to be “Man’s oldest drink” and gives life, wisdom, courage, strength and fertility. Springhill’s Honey Mead is the essence of Kentucky’s summer fruit and flowers. A delicious wine you’ll love.’ Vist the Spring Hill Winery here www.bnbfinder.com/springhill .
The Failte Inn in Athens, PA offers canoodling guests complimentary Mead in their rooms to set the mood. Voted Most Romantic Hideaway twice by Innkeeper magazine, The Failte Inn has been featured on the PBS show ‘West of Clare’ and is a supreme oasis of privacy for couples. Relax in the outdoor spa or sneak away to the Inns private pub, housed in a former speakeasy. Visit the Failte Inn Bed and Breakfast here www.bnbfinder.com/failte .
The Rose Villa in Galway, Ireland offers endless views along the scenic Coast Road, and unforgettable sunsets of romantic Galway Bay. You can fully relax with Gourmet country breakfasts, bird watching and the chance to take a stroll along the ancient Cliffs of Moher for the perfect lover’s escape. Visit the Rose Villa here www.bnbfinder.com/rosevilla .
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