And you take me to the happy islands

Just as the Poet advised many years ago, take your loved one to happy islands... The search for happiness is our lifelong task. We can land on happy islands in reality (after all, the name Happy Islands exists among geographical names), but it is also possible for us in metaphorical terms, as such islands – places to find happiness – are in abundance around us. The album you are about to read portrays numerous magical places, places with this special atmosphere, and situated not that far away. This album features nearly 50 venues – hotels, manor-houses, boarding houses – mainly in Poland, but those from other parts of the world are easily available for the willing ones.

Experiencing happiness with your significant other is a unique value. A gift presented to the other person is a source of joy both for the recipient and for the bestowing one. Life gives many occasions for that – namedays, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, first date anniversaries, other special dates – those personal and important ones not known to anyone else, or last, but not least – St. Valentine’s Day, which has become so popular in the present world. For this occasion almost every hotel prepares programs designed especially for couples – candle-lit suppers, dishes known to have effects of aphrodisiacs, romantic music. Such trips for the two of you – at any stage in the lives and relationship of two people – serve to strengthen mutual bonds, and the memories of moments lived together en route are cherished long afterwards.

We strongly encourage you to give this special gift in the form of a journey for two – to seek happiness and to achieve harmony between your soul and your body. You can travel to relaxing, interesting and charming places with your loved one through your whole life. And such memories can never be lost or stolen.

The resorts presented in our publication are real oases of well-being, resorts created with the purpose of bringing relaxation and health that follow Wellness and Spa philosophy. This holistic perception of the human being is becoming increasingly popular these days. According to this approach, the mind and spirituality of a person, his energy and body are assumed to constitute an inseparable whole and the formula for beauty, good looks and health lies in maintaining harmony among all these elements. The range of programs and treatments is unusually wide. Once they are selected properly, they will help you find an efficient way to rest, stimulate energy and joy of life as well as to strengthen your emotions.

This album is a result of long years of cooperation between the Meetings Management Company, the hotel industry, Spa and Wellness experts and mass media (Podróże TV, Twój Styl, Ślub Marzeń and Polish Market). We would like to express a warm thank you to all those who believed in us, provided advice and encouragement to us.

The book version comes with a CD which provides additional photos to the accompaniment of romantic music. You can view presentations of resorts at www.harmonyhotels.pl, this is also where you can brownse on-line and complete a reservation form. We hope that our readers will also enjoy our “romantic” graphics by Hanna Styczyńska. Our offer of souvenirs may also add a bit of flavour to your collection of memories from your travels with our album. We have designated a separate page for your own entries and dedications.

We wish you many great journeys which will help you cherish your feelings and create memories of moments lived together.