10 Travel inspired date ideas for this Valentine’s Day

What’s a better way to spend Valentine’s day with your loved one than to whisk them away from everything for a romantic weekend? A perfect combination of doing adventurous things, a romantic dinner and some good music…. That’s just about the best way to say, “You are truly special to me”! 

Whether it’s hiking a rugged trail, chilling by the beach, hanging out in a cabin in the woods, or exploring a new city, nothing makes this occasion of celebrating love like traveling together.

Here are some of the best ways of spending this weekend traveling with your special one:

1. Take a cruise together

What is a better way to spend this special day than taking a cruise? Head towards the nearest location for a cruise ride, some romantic dinner, some good music and end this perfect day watching a sunset on the cruise. One thing for sure if you end up spending time together on the waters, it will change your life.

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Look closely at the present you are constructing. It should look like the future you are dreaming. ❄️ Today let’s try to live in the moment and appreciate the little things- morning walk, cup of chai, good novel, tasty food, friendly neighbors, sunsets, company of your loved ones or even just a good music. Let’s make it just about the present. ❄️ Btw what’s your favorite song that you’re listening on a loop today?

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2. Go on a road trip

Rent a car, play some classic Valentine’s Day songs and get ready to hit the road. There are endless options for destination and you know the best what your partner really likes. As far away or near to your base as you want, this is ALWAYS a great date idea.

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Hello, hello from Kauai island of Hawaii! 🌴 We decided to ditch usual touristy attraction- Maui island and explore corners of Kauai instead! Jumping from windy cold SF weather to warm sunny Hawaii, starting our by drinking tropical cocktails, exploring old town vintage cafes, chasing rainbows over waterfalls, trying every single fruit on the stalls, dinning by the beach with fairy lights and twinkling stars, witnessing beauty from above in private helicopter, partying like crazy on the sunset cruise and getting tan and tanner on the beach.. we had a blast in Hawaii! Can’t wait to share our stories with you all 🏝⛱👙👓

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3. Give him/her travel tickets to their dream destination

No gift is as exciting as “Travel tickets”. Instead of wasting your money buying some cheesy presents, buy your loved one flight tickets to their dream destination. How about watching northern lights together? Just think about it.

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Our itinerary is yours now! Alaska post is up on the blog: www.thedreammapper.com (Link in bio) I’ve taken a lot of efforts in capturing every single detail of this trip for you all. Check it out and let me know what you guys think! Excited to hear from you 💚 . . #whpUpToMe It was unlike anything else we’ve ever seen and certainly took our breath away. Auroras showed up in all directions, giving us various ribbon forms, and vivid colors of green, red and violet. It was sublime, unbelievable and larger than life. It almost seemed like the universe was out there to mesmerize us. This was the ultimate magical moment of my life yet. #whpmagicmoment . . Music from Jukedeck

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4. Take a hike together

Spending some time hiking mountains with your partner is guaranteed to make your bond stronger. Whether it is trekking all the way to Machu Picchu or hiking a small trail nearby; it doesn’t matter as long as you have a shoulder to rest on after reaching the top.

5. Spend your time adventuring together

If you fall into the category of adventure couples, here are some ideas for you. Watch the sunrise followed by a wine tasting and a scrumptious breakfast in the air – Yes, you heard me! By taking a Hot-air balloon ride. Or when the air balloon ride goes horribly wrong: forced skydiving. Thankfully, there’s always planned ways to skydive. Trust me, it will be the most beautiful date of your life. If you feel more adventurous, the horseback ride is a must to catch breathtaking mountain views with your loved one.

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California Hot Air Balloon ride Check ✅ California Dreamin @cal_dreamin_ #californiadreamin #hotairballoon #tickingoffthebucketlist #bestsunrise 🌅

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6. Plan a romantic dinner by the beach

Spend this Valentine’s day eve dining to the sound of waves under twinkling lights and sky full of stars! Find a perfect spot to put a tepee tent with some fairy-lights and flowers! There’s nothing like enjoying a slow-paced candle-lit dinner for two. Alternatively, you can also plan a day picnic. 

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Celebrated Veer’s birthday eve dining to the sound of waves under twinkling lights and sky full of stars 🌌 ✨ We both like plunging headlong into new cultures, history of the place, scenery and explore it like a local. This beautiful dinner was set up for us by local chef @chefemilybucks 👩🏻‍🍳 I can’t tell you guys how much I love meeting new people from different parts of the world, collaborating with them and making friends for life!! Emily is super friendly and warm, and went above and beyond in setting up this perfect evening for us, finding a perfect spot, handpicking local and rare flowers, candles and lights for the decor and putting up delicious tropical menu together. (I am still craving for that food as I write this) ✨ ✨ For the Appetizer we had Cheese plate with homemade sesame whole wheat crackers, papaya and dark rum jam, soft brie, aged goat cheddar, sliced chico, and spiced pecans. For Entrée, cardamom & lemongrass rice, grilled monchong, asparagus, lemon butter cream sauce (it was THE best entree) And lastly for Dessert, some avocado mousse topped with reduced coconut cream!! ✨ ✨ I can’t wait to go back and work with you again, Emily! Big thanks and hugs to you for making it so special 🥰 If you guys are in Hawaii, don’t miss a chance to taste some delicious Hawaiian food by Emily. (I’ll put more details on the blog soon) ✨ @veer_lade + @the.dream.mapper Wearing @asos

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7. Book a camping/glamping/staycation experience

Head to a cabin in the woods, quaint Airbnb stay somewhere outside the city or spend the night in a cozy treehouse. It doesn’t get much more romantic than that!

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Mornings in paradise! Above the sky, beyond the clouds 💙 @veer_lade and I share a common travel trait: ditching monotonous hotels and finding the most unique stays/Airbnbs in every city! From treehouses, bamboo homes, beachside condos, bohemian Bungalows to vintage airstreams, we’ve stayed in bunch of amazing places during our trips. There’s always so much to do on your vacation, but make sure to spend some time “doing nothing” while sipping on your drink, admiring the surroundings, sitting by the window gushing over a perfect reflection of clouds in the ocean and relishing the feeling of being just so far away from civilization as the wind continues to sweep away clouds from your soul! Try to find yourself such decent spot on your next trip and I promise you, you’ll get thousands of envious looks from people on passing yachts 😉 Next on my bucket list is: sleeping under the stars in bubble dome @airbnb !! . . We clicked this on @googlepixel with @moment lens on self made pillow+boxes+randomstuff tripod 😋

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Also, expensive wine and dine is all okay, but have you ever tried Maggi and chai date in the middle of nowhere? IT IS THE BEST!

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Expensive wine and dine is all okay, but have you ever tried maggi and chai date in the middle of nowhere after spending the night watching northern lights? 🍝 ☕️ for life!! @veer_lade

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8. Take a class together

Traveling together also means learning new things. Taking a class together is a great way to do this. Take a yoga class together, go on a paint night, a relaxing couples’ massage, swing dance lessons or a karaoke night..there are endless possibilities. 

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Last few days of this decade @veer_and_wander and I wanted to take it easy and unwind after super challenging and adventurous year we had. It was an amazing year overall, except for some ups and downs health wise and stress of staying away from our families! This year was full of travel, lots of happy moments, lots of laughter, happiness of finally achieving things that we always dreamt of, moving onto much bigger opportunities in our professional careers and also giving equal time for our passions even if that means working extra hard. But really happy that now we have this down time to just chill before moving onto more adventures in upcoming year. What are your plans for this holiday season? ✨♥️

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9. Spend the night watching Stars!

This is the most budget-friendly and magical date you can plan! Take a blanket and lie on the ground with your loved one, somewhere far from the city lights and gaze at the stars and the constellations. It is one of the most romantic things you can plan for your partner and they’ll surely not forget it!

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Traveling has made me realize that our fantasies can might as well be our realities. Lately, I’ve been witnessing magical milky way on every single trip to national parks. This one is from @yellowstonenps I sat here alone, under the stars, thinking of the galaxies inside my heart, and truly wondered if anyone will ever want to make sense of all that I am! 🌌💫 (Make a wish – if you can spot a shooting star) . . . . . #sonyalpha #yellowstonenationalpark #milkywaychasers #astrophotography #longexposure #moodygrams #landscapephotography#visualambassadors #nightshooters #artofvisuals#earthpix #yourshotphotographer #milkyway #jaw_dropping_shots #main_vision #longexposure_shots #agameoftones #way2ill #special_shots #dscvr_earth #earth #earthofficial #beautifuldestinations #earthfocus #visitcalifornia #travelawesome#ig_color #tripotocommunity #ourplanetdaily #depthobsessed

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10. Experience snow together or jump in the hot springs  

Spice up your day with some snow activities. Snowboarding or ice-skating is the most fun thing to do together as a couple. If you are not a fan of cold weather, then how about chilling in the hot springs with your partner? The choice is yours (Actually your partner’s)!

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Yeh jawaani hai deewani? ☔️ . . Couldn’t have ended 2019 on a better note. Yosemite National park is the best place to unwind, just relax and get all the mental peace you need. I have been to the park more than four times now but still every time I find places that I didn’t see before, views that I didn’t witnessed before. Undoubtedly, the best national park in the states. How are you celebrating last few days of this decade? ☃️

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Annie: Give me look-away-travel-blogger pose! Us: Burst out laughing within two seconds while trying to drown each other in the hot springs! 😂 . . Big shoutout to @anindatrix for clicking these amazing pictures of us inspite of having sprained ankle. ♥️ Edited by me on @lightroom and @vsco

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Let this Valentine’s plan is something beyond chocolates and flowers. Going on a vacation is the ultimate relationship test and will either make or break you. After all, the couple who travels together stays together. Happy Valentine’s day to all of you! <3