Let your romantic getaway in London start with a relaxing flight on SilverJet, an airline offering daily service between New York and London. This business class airline treats its passengers first class. Travelers are greeted at a podium instead of ticket counters, where they are led to the Silver Lounge and offered a glass of Champagne. The elegant lounge with its soft couches is a welcome respite from your every day airline experience.

Guests of SilverJet are asked to board at leisure, where flight attendants greet passengers in soft tones. The scent of relaxation is in the atmosphere. You are led to your seat, which is a comfortable recliner with plenty of room for the flight across The Pond.

The flight takes off and attendants serve canapés and starter drinks while you decide which appetizer and entrée you would like to enjoy. In-flight entertainment is in the form of a personal entertainment system with comfortable earphones to enjoy while floating through the sky. Don’t worry if you should fall asleep during your flight. The attendants will gently wake you with an offer of afternoon tea or a light breakfast before landing. www.flysilverjet.com

Luxury transfers wait at London’s Luton airport for guests of The Capital Hotel (if prearranged). The leisurely drive introduces first time visitors to the history and architecture of London’s neighborhoods. The Capital Hotel itself is centrally located near Hyde Park and Harrods.

The hotel is a delightful haven of romance in the heart of London. This five star establishment offers standard rooms to a private two bedroom suite with its own private entrance. The rooms are superb, but the amenities and staff are what set it apart from other lodging choices in London.

Check-in at The Capital is an introduction in elegance and sophistication. The intimate lobby is decorated in warm tones that welcome guests to their temporary home. The hotel offers a bar, restaurant, lobby computer, and a sitting room where afternoon tea is served.

The concierge, Clive, knows what is happening around the city and how to make the most of your visit. He can arrange spa treatments at Harrods or an elegant evening at the ballet. He can also make restaurant reservations and suggestions for dinner. However, The Capital boasts one of the finest two star Michelin restaurants in the world. Chef Eric Chavot is a delight in and out of the kitchen.

I was fortunate enough to stay in the two bedroom suite, which is decorated in soothing tones of blue and a bit of brown for elegance. It has a kitchen, dining room, two full baths, a study area, and two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with two twin beds. One bathroom has a walk-in shower. The main bathroom boasts a large soaking tub, complete with votives and bath salts for that romantic bath. All bath products are Moulton Brown. www.capitalhotel.co.uk

Where to go

Urban Retreat – Located inside Harrods, which is located half a block from The Capital Hotel. The hotel offers customized couple’s spa packages with this world famous department store. This isn’t just a store, it’s an experience. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the Egyptian escalator or step through the fantastic perfume room, seen only in Urban Retreat, the spa of Harrods.

Royal Opera House – Take an evening to enjoy a ballet or opera at this world renowned Opera House. Be sure to book a table for Champagne and sandwiches before the performance in Covent Garden.

Pimlico Road – This famous street offers the ultimate in souvenir shopping, such as a one of a kind desk or handmade Champagne glasses. Designers such as Lulu Lytle, David Linley, and Justin Van Breda grace the stores in this historic area. Mozart even composed a few symphonies near here. www.thepimlicoroad.com

Where to eat

Tom’s Kitchen – Located at 27 Cale Street in South Kensington, this new eatery offers a feast for your tastebuds. This friendly, informal restaurant serves honest food that gives a bit of comfort in each bite. www.tomskitchen.co.uk

The Capital Hotel Restaurant – Chef Eric Chavot delights you with his culinary talent in the dishes he prepares at this outstanding two star Michelin restaurant. Reservations are highly suggested.

Harrods – There are 28 restaurants located on seven different floors, making Harrods not just a shopping experience, but an epicurean adventure as well. www.harrods.com

To plan your UK vacation or to register for a Royal Visit to celebrate the movie Elizabeth: The Golden Age, visit www.visitbritain.com, the official travel site for the UK.