Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024: Best Gourmet Food Gifts From Around The World

A few years ago, visiting Devon in a wet and windy summer, chef Margie Nomura, host of theDesert Island Dishespodcast, stumbled across Beachhouse cafe on a soggy dog walk at South Milton Sands.

If your loved one loves seafood, embrace that passion with this year’s Valentine’s Day gift. Aquatic creatures, bivalve inspired fashion, maritime feasts and more all will woo a person whose love language is totally understandable under the sea. Show your Valentine you love them more than all the oceans with these gifts for seafood lovers.

Embarking on a yearlong journey around the world is a dream scenario for many travelers. However, the logistics of making it happen can be challenging, not least because of the sheer number of flights you would need to book. One way to make the journey a reality is by purchasing an around-the-world flight ticket.

Looking for the perfect gift for your travelling loved one? Then look no further—we’ve selected the best travel accessories for your beloved wanderer. From the ultimate carry-on case to an evocative luxury candle that will remind them of home—these gift ideas will take them from journey to destination with care.

“Going over the top” to impress a special someone every February 14 is a relative concept. Jet-setters know the world’s top luxury tourist destinations strive to offer unique experiences, but chasing the coolest place someone else has never visited requires a discerning palate whenever a dash of romance is involved.

Whether it’s a modest box of conversation hearts or a flamboyant heart-shaped box of chocolates, a whopping 92% of Americans plan to say “I Love You” with a gift of sweets on Valentine’s Day, according to the National Confectioners Association.

If you have a loved one who frequently travels long-haul, why not give them a pampering treat to make their next journey a little easier? These gift ideas for Valentine’s Day will help them step off the plane with a full heart.

When traveling means spending long days on your feet, the right shoes are your superpower. Marry performance and luxury, and you can hit the ground running. Gifting an amazing pair of shoes, both fashionable and functional, is a surprise that elevates every traveler's fashion edits with high marks for ingenuity. Be that person they won’t soon forget: a soul searcher with impeccable taste. Here are ten of the finest footwear for travelers to gift this Valentine’s Day.

Today, there are lots of ways to see the world in one go. Self-serving, globe-traversing plane tickets where you pick your stops along the way and stay in each as long as you want. Months-long cruises that ply well-trodden coastlines of countries both massive and miniscule. Few, however, promise to be as extraordinary, informative and indulgent as the White Desert World tour, just announced for departure in January 2025 (for those with very deep pockets).

Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to rely on boxes of fancy chocolate or a fine bottle of wine. There are other delicious snacks and even wellness supplements that can show love to someone’s taste buds. These gift ideas include travel snacks to enjoy when on the road or when you make that long-awaited return home.

On Valentine’s Day, even the most elegant New York City hotel dining rooms raise the bar in terms of their culinary offerings.

In recent years, Boston has embraced food halls, but make no mistake, these are nothing like old food courts. Prominent chefs, big-name brands and elevated food and drinks are hallmarks of these spaces, where it’s not uncommon to find champagne and caviar on the menu.