If you’re here looking for Valentine’s Day travel ideas, romantic adventures, or experience-led ways to celebrate love, you’re in the right place. This guide is packed with Valentine’s Day adventure ideas – from cosy countryside escapes and romantic city breaks to once-in-a-lifetime experiences around the world.

Valentine’s Day can feel like a lot. What do you buy? What do you do? How do you show someone you care without it feeling forced, awkward, or wildly expensive?

After years of overthinking gifts and plans, I’ve realised something simple: experiences beat things every single time. And for me, falling back on my greatest passion – travel – never fails. The gift of an adventure creates memories you actually keep.

These Valentine’s Day travel ideas might take a little more planning than a box of chocolates, but they’re worth every second (and you get to enjoy it with them). Whether you’re exploring somewhere new, returning to a place that already means something to you, or just slowing down together, shared adventures are the one and today I’m going to give you all the inspiration that you need.

Valentine’s is often at a tricky time of year for people, the post-Christmas financial slump. So, while some of the adventures on this list cost a fair amount, most of these options can be done cheaper – either by part ‘DIY-ing’ it or choosing a similar adventure closer to home to reduce travel and accommodation costs. Always remember it’s the thought that counts, not the money that counts!

And a quick reminder: Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. If you’re single, take yourself away. Celebrate friendships. Celebrate you. Love comes in many forms – and all of them deserve celebrating.

So, single or coupled-up, here are the best places to travel for Valentine’s Day to inspire your love-filled adventure.

If you’re spending Valentine’s Day at home this year, check out my 20 Best At-Home Valentine’s Day Ideas here.

See my reasons to embrace being single here.

Here are the best places to travel for Valentine’s Day: Valentine’s Day adventure ideas for you

1. Snuggle up in a cosy Airbnb.

Take your favourite films, some nice bubble bath, and a few candles. Do a shop before cooking your favourite meal together, and spend some quality time together without distractions. You could even build a fort to watch the films in!

Whether you want to stay in a UK shepherd’s hut (like I did with Lydia) a tree house (on my bucket list!), Valentine’s Day adventures don’t have to be expensive.

Check out my AirBnb bucket list here.

2. Choose a spa and get a massage together.

Spa options are equally relaxing and romantic, and provide the perfect opportunity to completely zen out and focus on each other. Whether you choose to go away and make a weekend of it or head to the spa for an evening out – you and your special someone will love it. If you don’t fancy a massage, spas offer a complete variety of treatments so you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for. It could get steamy in the sauna…

(If you don’t want to spend lots of money on a spa treatment, grab some massage oil and DIY it… be prepared for things to get hot!)

3. Take a day trip to London.

The perfect place and easy to get to from everywhere! Whether you want to do some classic sightseeing around the city, or something a bit more unusual, London has something to offer every couple. From cocktails to afternoon tea, from exploring London’s markets to ticking some epic experiences off your bucket list, and so much more, you;ll be entertained all day and can finish your trip with a romantic meal. If you want to, you can even book a swanky hotel and make a weekend of it!

Here are some posts that might inspire your Valentine’s adventure in London:

• 30 fun things to do in London
• Fun and unusual date night ideas in London
• The best day trips from London, UK

4. Get cosy in a campervan and hit the road.

Road trips are my absolute favourite, and they’re even better when you can share them with someone. Make a playlist together, shop for your favourite snacks, and hit the open road! When you’ve found your camping spot for the night, light a fire to toast marshmallows and snuggle up under the stars. Dreamy!

Want to feel even cosier on the road? Hire a moped and cuddle the driver!

• A 2-week Norway road trip itinerary
• A 2-week Cornwall road trip itinerary
• A 10-day Tasmania road trip itinerary
• A 10-day west Scotland road trip itinerary
• A road trip itinerary for Mallorca, Spain

5. Pretend you’re in a rom-com in Ireland.

PS, I love you. True, but here we are talking about the film! The beautiful County Wicklow was the set for the film we all love (if your partner hasn’t seen it, watch it together on the way!). Rolling hills, long walks, holding hands… ahhh. Combine your trip with a short break to Dublin (see my guide here) – part of the film was also filmed in Whelan’s, so grab a drink there – and you’ve got a weekend filled with nature, city lights, and romance.

Other rom-come film destinations you could visit include London (Love Actually, Notting Hill), Seattle (Sleepless in Seattle), South Carolina (The Notebook) and Los Angeles (Pretty Woman).

6. Go champagne tasting in France

Toast to your relationship with some of the best bubbles in the world! The Champagne region in France should be on everyone’s bucket list. Miles and miles of vineyards, and plenty of houses to visit and taste the world-renowned sparkling wine. In terms of tours, Tattinger is apparently one of the best in terms of bi names (click here for more info), but the tour and tasting is focused on the cellars. Smaller, independent companies will be able to show you the process from vine to glass, so try to investigate some of these too! Epernay, Reims & Troyes are all good places to base yourselves for your trip, and all three are also a stone’s throw from Paris – oh la la!

Why not turn it into a full French road trip? Check out my road trip through Chamonix, Annecy & Epernay here, and my trip through Normandy here. 

If you’re spending Valentine’s Day at home this year, check out my 20 Best At-Home Valentine’s Day Ideas here.

7. Take in the exquisite charm and architectural beauty in Florence, Italy

One of the most beautiful cities in Italy, Florence is a marvel at the Renaissance architecture that surrounds you wherever you go. Wander hand in hand through the Uffizi and Academia galleries to admire artistic masterpieces, and for sunset, head up to Piazzale Michelangelo for a view across the whole city. Share a famous Fiorentina steak and a bottle of Tuscan Chianti for dinner, before getting up early to enjoy the city without the crowds, making sure you climb the bell tower before the queues get too long!

Other romantic city breaks you could consider include…

• Rome – check out my guide here.
• Amsterdam – check out my guide here.
• Paris – check out my bucket list here.

• Barcelona – check out my guide here
• Venice A weekend in Venice: A 3-day itinerary

8. Admire the sunset from a kayak in Dubrovnik.

This experience gives you a unique perspective on another one of Europe’s romantic cities. Share a kayak with your true love as you explore the castle walls, Lokrum Island and even snorkel in one of the hidden bays, all as the sun goes down. Book the experience with Adventure Dalmatia here.

Check out my guide to Dubrovnik here.

9. Visit Cloud Nine during a hot air balloon ride.

I absolutely loved taking in the views over the Gold Coast in Australia (read about my experience here). We watched the sunrise and toasted to the day with a bubbly breakfast. It was insane!

But you don’t have to travel that far for this breathtaking experience if you don’t want to. Cappadocia in Turkey is famous for its hot air balloon rides, or Bristol Balloons arrange flights across the South West of the UK!

10. Road trip through New Zealand’s Northland region, and finish your trip in a magical cottage with an outdoor rose petal bath

And yes, it’s every bit as dreamy and romantic as it sounds! I spent my birthday weekend road tripping around New Zealand with one of my girlfriends, and we finished with a candle-lit road petal bath and a bottle of bubbly to celebrate! It was the perfect end to a perfect road trip.

Don’t want to go all the way to New Zealand? Road trip closer to home and book an AirBnb with an outdoor hot tub or bath!

11. Find your wild side on safari.

Get ready to pounce as you witness the once-in-a-lifetime Big 5 together. I’ve been on safari in Kenya and South Africa, and both were absolutely amazing!

Check out my 5-day safari adventure through Kenya here.

Finish your safari adventure with a luxury beach stay, like I did, and you’ve got a holiday with a bit of everything!

Don’t want to travel so far? What about the London Zoo ‘keeper for a day‘ or ‘overnight stay‘ experiences?

12. Get hot and sweaty and get active… on a hiking adventure.

Looking for an excuse to hold your Valentine’s hand? Well, here you go! Long romantic walks and rolling hills, or more of an uphill, challenging hike if you fancy it – this is an adventure that can be done very cheaply, if not for free. Whether you choose to go on a local hike or find a hike to do while you’re abroad, you can go on a hike anywhere and everywhere and have loads of fun together!

• Check out my beginner’s guide to hiking here.
• Not sure where to hike? Here’s my UK hiking bucket list!

13. Share a chairlift and hit the slopes together.

Skiing holidays are among the most romantic: picturesque snowy landscapes, cosy chalets to warm up in, après-ski events to get your heart racing a little…

February is an amazing time for skiing and winter sports. The Christmas and New Year crowds have died down a little, and the snow is often at its best. I’d love to go skiing in Banff at this time of year, and I’m currently skiing in Niseko and it’s absolutely stunning! I’ve also been lucky enough to do winter sports in Finland and France too.

EXPLORE WINTER ADVENTURES ON THE BLOG HERE.

14. Lap up all the luxury in a Balinese hotel.

Whether you choose a luxury hotel, apartment, villa or other form of accommodation, doing it somewhere like Bali means that you can get something amazing for a fraction of the price that you would here in the UK.

I stayed in Hotel Tugu in Canggu a couple of years ago, and it was absolutely mind-blowing. The service and facilities were incredible, and all set in the paradise that is Bali itself. Read about my experience here. I can’t wait to return to Bali and share this slice of luxury with my someone special… one day…

Looking for more inspiration? Check out this post to get ideas on how to show someone that you love them!

Where do you think are are the best places to travel for Valentine’s Day? I’d love to know!

Love as always + happy adventuring,

Mollie.

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