Find the perfect Valentine’s gift with these travel ideas that can spice up any relationship. From daredevil activities to island escapes, these hotels have romance in the air.
Celebrate a romantic getaway with your loved one for Valentine’s Day.
The latest Chase Travel data shows that its most popular destinations booked for this year’s Valentine’s Day weekend are Cancun, followed by Orlando and New York. Also in the top ten are Tokyo (#4), Honolulu (#8) and Las Vegas (#9).
If those don’t pique your interest, why not consider letting artificial intelligence help guide you when deciding what romantic vacation you want to plan for Valentine’s Day? According to KAYAK’s WTF (What the Future) Report, 36% of Americans already rely on artificial intelligence to help them plan their trips.
And 1 in 7 Americans use virtual reality to explore potential travel destinations before booking, another trend that KAYAK envisions will grow substantially by 2030. No matter how you plan your travel, romance seekers have a lot of choice for planning their next trip this year.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has a unique stargazing experience each evening.
Start the day with a private beach breakfast set up by your butler, complete with champagne, oysters and caviar. Then board a charter yacht to sail around the nearby Indian Ocean with stops for scuba diving or swimming with dolphins. Round out the evening with a stargazing session and with the resort’s own astronomy expert before heading back to your overwater villa to end the perfect day.
Another option is to enjoy the castaway island afternoon on the resort’s secluded sandbar with champagne, beach barbecue with live music, couples massage and a rescue by sunset to take you back to the resort.
An overwater villa in the Maldives
At Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, test your courage with a tandem parasailing flight over the island to survey the colorful reefs of the Indian Ocean from above. Later in the day, cheers to your bravery while enjoying snacks and drinks, taking a chocolate rub massage or watching a romantic movie under the stars at the outdoor cinema.
The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi resort is 40 minutes by yacht from Male International Airport.
Several islands over at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithafuushi, legendary singer and songwriter Chris De Burgh will perform a beach concert under the stars on Feb. 14. He is known for iconic hits like The Lady in Red and Missing You, the perfect way to round out a Valentine’s Day in paradise.
Guests can check in to their upgraded room, which is just steps from Times Square, to discover a welcome gift. They will also find a reservation for two to enjoy a date night at the hotel’s new rooftop restaurant, 42nd and Sky with drinks included. Late checkout is also part of the romance-inducing package in the Big Apple.
A host of pink goodies and gifts comes with this special romance package for couples or “Galentine’s” getaways.
At the Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Hotel (also known as Waikiki’s pink palace), the pretty-in-pink package comes with all kinds of rose-colored gifts like a bottle of pink rosé, pink chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, pink pancake mix and even rose-colored glasses. Guests can also enjoy a private candlelight dinner along Waikiki Beach while racking up Marriott Bonvoy points.
Thailand is a popular honeymoon, destination wedding or vow renewal spot.
A sunrise hot air balloon ride over Chiang Mai in February, which is the perfect time of year to visit, is an ideal romantic adventure. Once back on earth, guests can book a special celebratory champagne breakfast picnic before exploring the city. InterContinental Chiang Mai Resort The Mae Ping is also a popular destination wedding spot, especially for vow renewals. And IHG One Rewards points are also part of the deal based on on-property spending.
Sleep amid the quiet vineyards of the Champagne region of France.
Enjoy bubbles and bliss in the Champagne vineyards of France. This Love Is In The Air package includes romantic amenities like red roses and a bottle of Champagne, daily breakfast and a special Valentine’s Day dinner by Chef Christophe Raoux in the Michelin-starred dining room. Only a 45-minute train ride from Paris, this resort has a spa using Clarins and grape-varietal beauty products. There is also a wine list of 1000+ varietals. Staying here makes it feel like you’re in a romance movie.
The newest Sandals resort in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Sandals’ Valentine’s Sale can save as much as $1,000 on a stay of at least three nights at Sandals Resorts. If staying at least five nights at Jamaican resorts, they are also eligible for a complimentary Sandals-Lit Dinner for two. It’s not just for winter travel. This offer is valid through Feb. 17 for stays through Dec. 31, 2027.
The beachfront stretch of Aurora Anguilla
This three-night, $20,000 escape to Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club includes a private helicopter tour, private yacht for snorkeling, toes-in-the-sand dinner on the beach and a daily bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée. A couples’ spa treatment an Hermès beach sarong to take home. Stays can take place any time during the month of February.
The waterfront, infinity pool facing the harbor at Prince Waikiki
This three-night “wow” package for $20,000 includes airport transfers, an oceanfront suite, a bespoke four-course dinner, couples’ massage, Veuve Clicquot, chocolate-covered strawberries and 100 red roses upon arrival, a private photo shoot aboard a sunset yacht, poolside cabana and all kinds of local credits. These are not simply minor discounts. You’ll receive $500 daily to use at the resort, $500 to use at nearby Ala Moana Shopping Center and a $10,000 credit to use as part of a $10,000 wedding ring shopping spree.
This literary-themed offer includes excellent dining at this Relais & Chateaux property.
And if you’re willing to part with nearly a quarter of $1 million, there’s always the “Golden Age of Romance” experience in celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby novel. At Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, couples can enjoy a three-night getaway designed to pamper from the start.
The stay between Feb. 10-20 includes an 80-minute couples’ massage, a rose petal bath, romantic turndown with champagne, rose petals and candlelight. A take-home gift includes a first edition, signed copy of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and personalized 1920s-style love letters that they write to each later (later to be sealed with wax for a Valentine’s Day gift next year). The cost: $225,000.
At the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, guests can enjoy a complimentary sunrise vow renewal ceremony. For some extra romance, they can pay to add Champagne, leis and a souvenir photo session.
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