When it comes to Valentine’s Day, gifts can seem passé (flowers, chocolate, the requisite jewelry) and date nights can be predictable and pricey (reservations booked months out in advance for one evening?)
A quick couple’s getaway or retreat will surely last longer than a meal and offer more memories than a piece of jewelry — unless the jewelry in question is a ring and is followed up with a pressing question. Now that it is February, it’s time to plan and confirm any upcoming trips you might have in store for the pending Feb. 14 holiday.
Whether it’s an evening retreat or a long weekend retreat, there is no shortage of exceptional travel deals and packages to investigate for the romantic holiday. Here are 10 travel retreats and getaways to consider for Valentine’s Day.
Napa Valley Wine Train for Valentine’s Weekend: Napa Valley winery hopping is good, but taking a train will be great. The Napa Wine Train offers a variety of packages and deals for Valentine’s Day weekend. Guests can choose from a lunch or a dinner reservation; both meals can be celebrated with several “dining journeys,” including a Vista Dome area, which affords guests gorgeous views of the Napa vineyards from a two-story car. The Vista Dome option includes a multi-course gourmet meal, wine and a three-hour train excursion.
Grab a “Love Potion” in Charleston: For those looking for a southern stay, The Spectator Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, could be the perfect and unpretentious option for couples. The hotel will have a special Love Potion available at the bar, which is said to include eight aphrodisiac ingredients, from champagne to chili flakes. The beverages will be served in chocolate cups and delivered straight to guests’ rooms on Valentine’s Day.
The ‘Park And Make Out’ Package in New York City: The Park South Hotel will offer a delicious Valentine’s Day package for couples at one of its boutique properties. The package, which starts at $377, includes a pasta-making class at Covina – an onsite culinary concept developed by James Beard award-winning chefs Tim and Nancy Cushman. The package will also include a $100 credit that can be used at either Covina or O Ya, an onsite sushi restaurant. Guests can also enjoy a cocktail by the fire at the hotel’s library before calling it a night.
A Hike in the Catskills: Are you in New York and looking for an upstate, outdoor excursion? Rent a car and drive up to the Great Northern Catskills of Green County. Hike up to the Kaaterskill Falls. Enjoy the beautiful view with a picnic lunch, weather permitting.
A Romantic Dinner in Miami: Escape February’s cold and head south to Miami. The Conrad Miami’s Atrio restaurant has a dining package that includes outdoor terrace seating with a view of Biscayne Bay, and a decadent, four-course seafood menu with a bottle Veuve Clicquot. The package rate starts at $139.
A Helicopter Tour in Puerto Rico: For a more refreshing take on the standard evening or meal out on your Valentine’s Day retreat, book a helicopter tour – in Puerto Rico. The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort, just miles away from San Juan, is offering up a Love is Grand package deal. The helicopter tour offers guests sweeping views of the El Yunque Rain Forest for a day-time tour before a scheduled five-course dinner beachside.
A Honeymoon Getaway (Or Girl’s Getaway) to Hawaii: Don’t let the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort’s “Ultimate Kauai Honeymoon” package name fool you – this getaway deal is not just for newly wedded couples. The stay includes a room or suite, a five-day convertible car rental, daily buffet for two, an oceanfront massage and a romantic dinner. However, ladies can feel free to make a trip of it with a friend if they’d prefer a retreat or “Galentine’s Day” celebration.
A Coastal Retreat in Los Angeles: Terranea Resort’s sprawling seaside property is perfect for those who wish to celebrate in solitude without actually having to travel to a distant locale. Terranea has a variety of packages and date-night deals to select, from a two-night stay in luxury accommodations and spa treatments to a simple date night out for parents at the restaurant (parents can enjoy alone time after dropping kids at the Tide Pool Kids Club).
A Snowy Getaway at Jackson Hole: Head to the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and hit the slopes. When you need a day off, rent a “fat bike” rental. Biking around the area will allow guests to check out gorgeous Wyoming landscape.
Museum-Hop in D.C.: For art, history or science enthusiasts, Washington, D.C., is a great – and unlikely – destination for a Valentine’s Day celebration. Couples can wander around the Smithsonian Institution’s 17 museums and galleries — the recently opened National Museum of African-American History and Culture is a must-see. The museum hosts free events and features an array of exhibits that highlight African-American art, historical artifacts, photographs and more.
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