2008
Marsha’s post from yesterday got me to thinking about what others were planning for Valentine’s Day - I would love to say that I am hitting the road, pack on my back, to explore an exciting far-off destination. Turns out the best I can do is a date with my husband while my kids eat pizza with their favorite babysitter. Let’s see what my options might have been:
Erica at Blissful Travel pointed us over to Maybourne Hotel’s Truly Madly Deeply promotion. Luxury accommodations for Valentine’s Day, and looking at the deal, it goes through the end of February, so those of us slow on the uptake can book it as a post-holiday celebration. Valentine’s Day is amateur night* anyway, right?
Sheila from GoVisitHawaii tells us that we could have renewed our vows in Waikiki at the Outrigger Hotel. How romantic would that have been to renew our vows Hawaiian style? Maybe next year, sounds like sign ups begin in January.
Over at the Luxury Travel Blog, Paul highlights deals from One&Only, Sherman Travel, and Kimpton Hotels, including a romantic getaway to Venice. These would be the kind of gifts I like to give - the ones that benefit both the giver and receiver.
Sadly, I should have been reading Rick Seaney’s blog last month when he posted information about the Air France deals to Paris. What is more romantic than Paris?
Are you sensing a theme yet? All these would have been possible with a little planning! For those of you who are stuck for last minute ideas, Outdoorzy posted 5 gift ideas for the outdoorzy woman in your life, including a smashing pink bathrobe. And last (but not least) Viator has pulled together the ultimate list of gift ideas for the traveler. Its a beautiful post with very romantic suggestions for expressing your love for your partner, while traveling!
How are you celebrating tonight? If you are a planner, what’s on the agenda? If you prefer to fly by the seat of your pants, do you have an intended destination? Whatever you decide, we wish you a happy Valentine’s Day!
*Amateur Night - Valentine’s Night is the often the worst time to go out to dinner - the restaurants are packed, expectations are high, the food is sub-par (think warming tables) and they are eager to get you in and out, to make way for the next diners. Piece of advice, if you have not already made reservations, pick up a burrito (for two), grab your favorite movie (romantic or not) and a bottle of wine and spend the evening at home!
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Hi Gudrun, thanks for linking to A Luxury Travel Blog and highlighting various Valentine’s offers. Unfortunately, though, the ones you picked out are all from last year. For some of this year’s, please see http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2008/02/
Thanks
Paul
Hi, I hope you had a happy Valentine’s day. You’re so right that Valentine’s Night is the worst time to eat out… much better to spend that evening at home with friends or someone you love.
Great idea to do a Valentine’s roundup. Interesting to see what other bloggers wrote about.
My husband’s flight home was delayed, and all we had time for (the babysitter already being present and accounted for) was a quick dinner a our local not-so-good Chinese restaurant. It’s hard to feel romantic under bright florescent lighting! Especially when what you order is moo shu chicken - hard to eat THAT gracefully.
Paul - I cannot believe I did that, LOL! I was actually thinking the same thing right after I posted, but then I was off to something else. Thanks for the update, I will try not to make that same mistake again!
Erica, hope you had a nice Valentine’s Day too - glad you enjoyed the roundup.
And Jennifer, sounds like you made the best of a less-than-desirable situation! Nothing is romantic under fluorescent lights - at least the kids might have been in bed when you got home?
Cheers,
My first Valentine with a new sweetie and I had to pull out all the stops. Restaurant quality meal prepared by his own personal chef (me). Lots of candles and wines. And a box of home made truffles to take home. He’s still talking about the evening today.