When love is in the air and a get-away in on the cards, it's only natural that you want�a hideaway in which to immerse totally in the joys that such amour may�bring.�And so we headed for Tiara Yaksta boutique hotel.The ride from Nice Airport was a pleasant tootle along the twisty N8 coastal road.�We were heading for the tiny town of Th�oule-sur-Mer, an area with lovely red rock inlets and where they say, the water quality around its cliffs is the best in Europe. We�had chosen the hotel for its discreet location and found it was so hidden that I passed it at least three times. But no matter, the iconic views over the yacht-dotted seas and hilly C�te d'Azur backdrop made the detour well worth while.We eventually spotted the small turning that leads the way to this stone, terracotta-hued property. Part of the charm is that it's built into the hillside and that it�overlooks the azure waters of the Mediterranean sea. The website says it has the accolade of being the most romantic in Europe - and those views certainly help. We were warmly greeted as we�walked into�the small but beautifully scented reception and led to a gloriously located terrace with - it has to be said - those views, for a welcome glass of champagne. It was a lovely touch.There are just 21 rooms over three levels and the d�cor throughout has more than a dab of eastern promise ? tiled floors, richly coloured walls, exotic artworks, opulent dark wood furniture, and enrobed beds - all add to a sense of romantic occasion. Our�room had en suite with a bath, all the mod cons, a set of music cds and a cd player. Its small balcony with a table that looks out onto the ocean was a great space for an early evening aperitif.Not much goes on in the area other than a sprinkling of shops and bars, but the hotel's heated infinity pool and luxurious day beds set in the hotel gardens is a restful way to while away the time. Their sister hotel down the road, the Miramar, has a beach for guest use. There are no major monuments or sights to visit except for the surrounding landscape where a hike into the hills and forests behind the town would no doubt, be�great way to�feel at one with nature.For us though, that was a tad too much excetion and in any case for a little action the pull of St Tropez was compelling.��So�we caught the ferry at Saint-Raphael (around 20 minutes drive away) for a day out in this chic Riviera town. We�later returned grateful to experience some peace and quiet once again and enjoy some fine dining at their L'Or Bleu restaurant and a final night-cap overlooking the the Med.�on their terrace.RATES: From 200 euros plus 29 euros for breakfast. Check prices and availability here.How to get there?Get a flight to Nice, then rent a car at Nice Airport. Tiara Yaktsa is about 40 minutes drive from the airport.Cheap Flights with Budget Airlines18 May 2012
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