Jan 21st, 2012 at 9:00AM: It's always fun to do something a little special for Valentine's Day, and staying at a luxury hotel can definitely add an air of romance to the occasion. And because we know every couple has a different idea of romance, here is a guide based on your "couple personality" to help you decide where to spend this Valentine's Day.
Nature-loving couples
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Amelia Island, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The couple's guide to Valentine's Day hotel packages
Jan 21st, 2012 at 9:00AM: It's always fun to do something a little special for Valentine's Day, and staying at a luxury hotel can definitely add an air of romance to the occasion. And because we know every couple has a different idea of romance, here is a guide based on your "couple personality" to help you decide where to spend this Valentine's Day.
Nature-loving couples
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Amelia Island, ...Five steps to a romantic New Hampshire getaway
Jun 1st, 2011 at 8:00AM:
Put the stress and pressure of the workday behind you. This is exactly what was on my mind a few weeks ago. I needed to get away from the daily grind for a bit, and the back roads of New England were calling. I wanted something quiet, remote and relaxing. New Hampshire came to mind immediately.
It had been a while since my last trip to New Hampshire – close to 20 years since my last ...Valentine's Day in the sky: find love on a plane
Feb 11th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Are you headed into Monday solo? If that's the case, it might make sense to book a quick flight for the most romantic day of the year! Don't spend Valentine's Day on your couch despising Cupid for neglecting you. According to the latest from travel search site Skyscanner, "flyrting" may be your key to happiness.
According to Skyscanner, almost half of all passengers have confessed to flirting ...Exploring ancient Rome in Mérida, Spain
Dec 28th, 2010 at 2:30PM:
It's Christmas. What do you get an avid traveler who used to be an archaeologist?
For my wife the answer is obvious--a trip to a Roman city!
So here we are in Mérida, capital of the province of Extremadura in Spain, not far from the Portuguese border. In Roman times it was called Emerita Augusta and was capital of the province of Lusitania. This province took up most of the western ...UNESCO studies Pompeii troubles
Dec 4th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
A UNESCO team has arrived at Pompeii to investigate the recent collapses of ancient walls and buildings, All Headline News reports.
Two Roman walls collapsed earlier this week, and in November the House of Gladiators fell down. Authorities blame heavy rains but there's a growing controversy over the lack of maintenance at the site.
The Roman city was buried in ash during an eruption of Mt. ...Fall travel: Eat, drink, ride through Texas Hill Country
Aug 30th, 2010 at 2:00PM: The calendar says summer is over, but the heat index tells another story. Either way, fall is fast approaching and your fall travel plans are the light at the end of the tunnel from the chaos that ensues during back-to-school season. Pack away your bathing suit and flip flops, break out your fleece and scarves and head to Texas, where the fall foliage is prime for leaf-peeping.
There's no ...On the steps of Rome, on the edge of romance
Aug 4th, 2010 at 3:29PM: "How come you don't write postcards like your friends?"
I sat near the foot of Scalla di Spangna, or Spanish Steps, catching my breath after having climbed up and down the 138 steps to the Trinita dei Monti at the top. Around me a gaggle of college women on a school-sponsored trip dutifully poised cards on their knees and scribbled away, presumably to the parents who paid for this trip to Rome, ...Ask Gadling: How can I make an important trip more romantic?
Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
Today's question comes from Alvin in Westchester, New York.
"My fiancee and I have taken a number of trips together. Now we are planning our honeymoon, and I am wondering what to do to make it special? I've heard of rose petals on the bed, but I don't really know what else is available."
Gadling: First of all, congratulations. Secondly, good job for even asking, your fiancee's a lucky girl. ...17 great destinations for romance
May 21st, 2010 at 3:30PM:
Some say that romance is a lost art - but it's not. It's just hiding, waiting to be uncovered in some of the most beautiful places around the globe. Whether you are trying to show that special someone that they truly are special, making a proposal, or rekindling the flame you once had with your spouse, setting the stage is your first step to success. Whether you are searching for the perfect ...10 great romantic destinations
Feb 2nd, 2010 at 2:32PM: Some people like to travel for food. Others prefer to travel for sun. Still others enjoy traveling so they can share a secluded destination with a loved one. Here are ten romantic destinations for couples of all ages to enjoy... together.
Verona, Italy
Located in the northeast part of Italy near the Swiss border, Verona is most famously known as the setting of William Shakespeare's passionate ...Beat the cold at Le Domaine de Lonvilliers this Valentine's Day
Jan 30th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The tough part about Valentine's Day is that it's in February, making the weather too cold to do anything really fun outside. So, trade in the snow for a spot on the beach this year. Le Domaine de Lonvilliers on St. Martin is offering a great new package. Spend three nights at the resort (free room upgrade based on availability), and receive roundtrip boat transfer from the airport, a bottle of ...Gadlinks for Thursday, 1.21.2010
Jan 21st, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Can't get enough travel news? Fear not, here is some more travel talk from around the web.
Chocolate and red wine are the perfect pair, especially for a romantic Valentine's celebration. Here's a list of chocolate and wine events around the country in February. [via About.com]
Sometimes a place is just so different from what we've known, it can be a little hard to deal. This ...Five Valentine's Day deals in New England
Jan 20th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Nothing says "romance" like a roaring fire on a chilly evening on Valentine's Day. Through the windows, you can see snow-laden trees and pure white landscapes. From the warmth of your room, you can enjoy the winter wonderland outside, as you settle down for the perfect evening with the perfect person in your life. If this is how you envision your Valentine's Day this year, turn your thoughts to ...Four Twitter deals for Valentine's Day getaways
Jan 12th, 2010 at 4:30PM: You may not be able to say how you feel in 140 characters or less, but you sure can get leads on the best Valentine's Day experience that way. So, instead of tweeting a feeling, use the white-hot social media platform to grab the top travel specials for the most romantic day of the year. Several resorts are running Twitter-only Valentine's Day specials this year, so follow the right people, and ...Big Island Hawaii: The Resorts of the Kohala Coast
Jan 8th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
The Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island might not look like what you imagine when you think of Hawaii. While the grounds of the many resorts that line the coastline are lush and green, once you leave the confines of the property, you'll see a land that's almost barren, dotted with tiny shrubs and long expanses of hardened black lava from the last eruptions of the now dormant Hualālai volcano. ...In the Heart of Central America: Planning a wedding or honeymoon in Honduras
Dec 14th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
Imagine walking down a lush green aisle to a small open-air wooden structure where billowy white curtains frame a view of a valley spread below and blueish mountains in the distance. An intimate group of family and friends has gathered to watch you say your vows on this hilltop and after the ceremony, they'll join you to celebrate as the sun sets and the lights of the village beneath you and ...Book a stay at Hawaii's Kona Village and get an $800 flight credit
Nov 24th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Last week, while on Hawaii, I had the chance to wander over to Kona Village Resort and stroll through the grounds. I was pretty impressed by what I saw. While the resort is located right next to the Four Seasons, the feel (while still luxury) is totally different.
Rooms here are hale - thatched roof bungalows in various forms. In keeping with the barefoot, carefree style of the resort, the ...10 tips for traveling as a couple - and not breaking up
Nov 4th, 2009 at 12:30PM:
Traveling together for the first time as a couple can be a make-or-break experience. You can learn more about a person on a two-day trip than you can in a few weeks of dating.
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When you travel with someone, you quickly figure out how he interacts with ...Vintage travel ads show artistry and wanderlust combined
Sep 28th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Head back to the days when travel ads were works of art and the feeling of wanderlust can take over. There's something about a harbor scene rendered in watercolors that evoke the feeling of romance and adventure. That was my first thought when I browsed through the "Destinations" section of the blog Creative Cloud's bounty of vintage travel print ads.
The post includes 45 ads in all that have ...Air New Zealand Matchmaking Flight cleared for takeoff
Sep 24th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Back in May, we told you about Air New Zealand's plan to send a Matchmaking Flight from Los Angeles to Auckland. Well, that flight is now less than three weeks away and more details have been released. Air New Zealand has announced that Jason Mesnick of ABC's "The Bachelor" (along with his girlfriend) will be on the flight, as well. More interesting, however, are the other activities that have ...
