With Valentine’s Day coming up in two weeks (and being celebrated on a Saturday!), a weekend getaway would be a perfect Valentine’s Day present for your significant other. Single? Take a weekend away with family, friends or treat yourself to a much needed vacation!
It’s a perfect weekend to travel because hotels and restaurants all over the country will be having specials and appealing promotions – take advantage of them!
Whether you enjoy cuddling up by the fire while sipping hot chocolate or going to a sunny beach and relaxing in the sun, there are plenty of romantic and fun destinations for Valentine’s Day. We spoke to our luggage shipping specialists here at Luggage Forward and found out where our clients are headed that weekend.
Travel Ideas for Valentine’s Day Presents:
Cold weather destinations
Warm weather destinations
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Miami
With a tropical climate, Miami is a perfect escape from the cold weather in the rest of the country. Miami is known for its nightlife, South Beach, Art Deco and it’s many cultural food options. Lay on the beach sunbathing, go scuba diving, take a romantic boat cruise, or golfing at any of their 20 public courses. Don’t forget to ship golf clubs ahead!
Deal: Check out The Palms Hotel Spa specials and the Delano Hotel Romance Package.
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Marco Island, Florida
Marco Island is the epitome of romantic. It is low key, set on the Gulf Coast and part of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands, it is also less built up than other cities in Florida. It is quiet and known for locally owned restaurants with little to no night life. Marco Island is a relaxing retreat where you will focus on sunbathing on white sand beaches, water sports, golfing and quality time. Tip: Try the 10,000 island waverunner tour. You will jetski through the mangrove forests, seeing manatees, dolphins and other wildlife.
Deal: Check out Marco Beach Ocean Resort’s Romantic Beach Retreat and receive a full breakfast in bed, dinner at Sale e Pepe, a tropical flower arrangement and more.
Valentine’s Day Travel Tip: Make your weekend away start off on the right foot. Avoid lost luggage and ship luggage ahead to your hotel, ski chalet, or villa!
Park City
Although Park City is one of the most popular ski destinations in the U.S., they are also home to museums, over 100 restaurants, excellent shopping, spas, food tours, ice skating, and sleigh rides.
Deal: Try the Park City February Romance Package and get free ski rentals and a discounted massage from Now and Zen Massage.
Aspen
In particular, our clients are headed to Snowmass Village, home to four of the best ski mountains in the United States. Aspen is a quaint and charming town that is known for its luxury. With snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, dog sledding, skiing, and quaint shopping districts, Aspen is the perfect destination for outdoor and adventure lovers.
Deal: Check out their numerous Valentine’s Day restaurant deals! This includes Prospect at Hotel Jerome, Element 47 – The Little Nell, and Pine Creek Cookhouse.
Teton Village
Home to Jackson Hole Mountain and ski resort, this town in Wyoming is a winter lover’s paradise. Situated near famous National Parks, you will likely see plenty of wildlife and untouched scenic landscapes. For other ways to experience nature, take their snowcoach tours, go snowmobiling, skiing, dog sledding, snow tubing or try their sleigh rides.
Deal: Check out the Valentine’s Day Adventure Package at Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa. With a 4-night stay, you get dinner for two at Spur Restaurant & Bar, and a guided snowshoe excursion.