Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Most Romantic Luxury Getaways

Love is in the air this month, and there are endless ways to show it. But if your love deserves a grander gesture than a bottle of Veuve and a box of chocolate truffles–both amazing gifts, of course!—consider a gift of wellness travel. A wellness adventure is a great gift for Valentine’s Day and beyond: give it now and enjoy the anticipation of sharing it later.

Last week, we revealed our 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards. Click here to see the list of winners.

Sure, you could walk into any wine shop and walk out with a bottle of big-name Champagne. But to show that you really put some thought into the bubbly you are gifting to that special someone, why not choose something unique — and made in the United States? From California to Vermont (and everywhere in-between), wine makers are crafting surprising sparkling wines that are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or honestly every day. Here are a few of my favorites right now.

Valentine’s Day gifts are special when they’re both fun to receive and practical. When you give your valentine a present they can use in their daily life, it can be a consistent reminder of your thoughtfulness. These vegan coats are luxurious gifts for frequent travelers that are also sure to be well-used. From coats with a little sparkle and pizazz to classic puffer coats, all these choices are vegan and stylish. They’re sure to be well-received by frequent travelers who need a warm coat to take along on their adventures.

“It’s fantastically therapeutic,” says Bhaggie Patel, ceramic artist and co-founder of Manchester’s Imprints of Earth ceramics studio. “Sometimes I’ll be sitting at the wheel and I’m so engrossed in what I’m doing, I don’t realise it’s turned dark outside.” Bhaggie is leading me in a one-to-one throwing class, teaching me how to turn an amorphous lump of clay into something useful, maybe even beautiful: a pot, perhaps, or a mug or bowl.

Life in Maastricht and our province of Limburg is sweet: our local specialities are proof. Two dishes stand out: limburgse vlaai is a delicious pastry with a sweet filling. There are lots of flavours, but the best is rijstevlaai, made with a rich rice-pudding centre. You won’t find that anywhere else in the Netherlands.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if your significant other loves to be on the slopes we have the perfect gift guide for you. This list is for people who enjoy places like St. Moritz, Chamonix, and St. Anton where a day starts with sports and ends with champagne, soaking up the winter sun from a terrace.

Forbes Travel Guide, a rating system for luxury hotels and other travel products and services, released its 2024 Star Awards on Wednesday. About 340 luxury hotels received “five-star” ratings, while about 1,600 others received other commendations in the 66th year of the rankings.

With the season of love upon us, travelers are turning their thoughts to the idea of a romantic vacation, with crystal clear waters, enchanting vistas, and plenty of pampering. The idyllic islands of French Polynesia are believed by many to be the most romantic place on Earth. As the home of Paul Gauguin Cruises for more than 25 years, here are some reasons why this tropical paradise is truly the most romantic destination. 

It can be challenging to find just the right book to give your Valentine if they’re an avid reader because chances are they’ve already read it. So why not skip the book altogether and opt for one of these items that show you see them and celebrate their passion for reading?

Seen one way, at risk of over-exercising the cliche we have of the French as world-class gourmets, the January 28 "soup attack" on the Mona Lisa was the most purely "French" of the long-suffering masterpiece's many dispiriting, and occasionally ridiculous, travails. The raison d'etre of the attack was, in fact, about food, carried out by activist foodies, who threw food at the painting. A protest trifecta, in other words.

Looking for a gift for the frequent traveler in your life who loves to collect earrings? It’s important to select just the right pair of earrings that travels well and reflects the person’s individual taste. After all, travel lovers know that comfort is as important as style and fashion any day of the week. That doesn’t mean that jewelry enthusiasts need to sacrifice glitz and glamor to enjoy travel-friendly earrings. These earrings are easy to wear on trips, comfortable, and fashionable. There’s a pair here to delight every valentine.