Valentine's Day is on a Saturday in 2026 making it the perfect time to book a holiday getaway and celebrate with your favorite person or yourself.
It's 2026, we are celebrating love however it feels right to us! Taking a self-care weekend, romantic holiday getaway, or girlfriends weekend that is all about fun.
These Valentine's Day Travel Ideas span the globe and offer the perfect way to celebrate the holiday of love in a fun new way!
Best Places to Travel for Valentine's Day 2026
This collection of Valentine's Day destinations spans three continents and celebrates every kind of love story.
From intimate couples' retreats with private hot tubs to empowering solo getaways focused on self-care, from girlfriends' weekends filled with laughter to romantic castle stays straight out of a fairy tale, there's a perfect Valentine's celebration waiting for you. Love isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are these travel ideas. Choose the destination that speaks to your heart and the way you want to honor this day of love.
United States Valentine's Day Travel Ideas
Turquoise Place - Orange Beach, Alabama
One of our favorite romantic getaways is Turquoise Place in Orange Beach, Alabama. The luxury condos have amazing balconies with private hot tubs to soak in together while looking out over the Gulf. Enjoy beach walks, quiet time together, or head to one of the amazing Orange Beach restaurants for a romantic meal.
Reserve your private hot tub suite for Valentine's weekend. Use code GULFJOURNEY to save on your romantic Gulf Coast escape. Book now with Spectrum Resorts at Turquoise Place or The Beach Club in Fort Morgan.
This is one of our favorite places in the world to book a getaway and just spend time together.
Chateau du Sureau - Oakhurst, California
One of the most romantic places we have stayed is the gorgeous 5-star luxury hotel Chateau du Sureau in Oakhurst, California. Waking up to the smell of freshly baked croissants, couples' massages at the spa, dinner at Elderberry House, and easy access to Yosemite National Park made it the perfect weekend getaway. Check out our review of Chateau de Sureau
Experience 5-star luxury this Valentine's Day. Book your chateau suite easy acccess to Yosemite and Bass Lake. Check availability
Old No. 77 Hotel - New Orleans
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans is a gorgeous boutique hotel. Located in the heart of the Warehouse Arts District you can easily walk to the French Quarter, enjoy a delicious meal at Compere Lapin, and pick up a souvenir from the Art-O-Matic to remember your visit. We recently stayed at the Old No. 77 and loved it. It was the perfect couples getaway in NOLA. Check out our full Old No 77 Hotel Review.
Celebrate love in the Big Easy. Book your boutique stay in the Warehouse Arts District and get ready for world-class dining.
Hotel Hale - Hot Springs, Arkansas
I know you may be surprised seeing Arkansas on this list but we recently had an amazing stay at Hotel Hale and I had to share it. There are only 9 rooms in the hotel and they each have a large soaking tub you can fill with hot springs water! They have fantastic spa products available, an amazing onsite Eden restaurant with a plant wall I am jealous of, and easy access to Hot Springs National Park. Check out our review of Hotel Hale.
Only 9 rooms available - book your private hot springs soaking suite for Valentine's weekend before they're gone.
Hotel Trundle - Columbia, South Carolina
Hotel Trundle offers a boutique hotel experience in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina. With Valentine's Day on Saturday it is the perfect time to book a romantic weekend getaway. Start the morning with a walk over to the Saturday Market and pick up fresh baked pastries, flowers, and gifts. Pop into the gorgeous Museum of Art, drive over to Congaree National Park for an epic walk, or visit one of the amazing restaurants in Columbia. Check out our full review of the Hotel Trundle
Saturday market + Valentine's Day = perfection. Book your boutique weekend getaway and start planning your romantic Columbia adventure.
The Bradley Hotel - Fort Wayne, Indiana
I recently enjoyed a girls getaway to Fort Wayne, Indiana and the entire time I was there I kept thinking about how I needed to bring my husband back for a trip. The Bradley Hotel was absolutely gorgeous and would make the perfect Valentine's Day weekend getaway.
It is an easy walk from The Bradley Hotel over to The Landing to check out one of the great Fort Wayne Restaurants. I highly suggest Mercado! It was soooo good. Along the way check out some of the gorgeous murals that are the perfect backdrop for a couples selfie.
Romantic walks, amazing restaurants, and gorgeous hotel vibes. Book The Bradley for a Valentine's weekend you'll both love.
Mexico Travel for Valentine's Day
Head to Mexico for great weather, delicious margaritas, and epic spa treatments. These hotels offer something fun, unique, and exciting for a V-Day Weekend Getaway.
Thompson Zihuatanejo - Mexico's Pacific Coast
Looking for a relaxing romantic getaway with your sweetheart... Head to Thompson Zihuatenejo and enjoy one of their 56 intimate suites for ultimate privacy. Enjoy morning beach walks and breakfast on the sand, candlelight sunset dinners, and locally caught seafood at one of their two beachfront restaurants.
Take a cooking class with their chef, enjoy a private tequila tasting, or just spend your time doing nothing but soaking in time together.
Escape to ultimate privacy with 56 intimate suites. Book your beachfront Valentine's retreat with private tequila tastings and candlelit dinners.
Villa Premier Boutique Hotel - Puerto Vallarta
Villa Premier Boutique Hotel in Puerto Vallarta offers the perfect getaway close to the Malecon. I have stayed at this property twice and both times it was amazing. John and I celebrated an anniversary weekend here and it was everything we could have hoped for and more. Check out our full review of Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel.
Where we celebrated our anniversary - now it's your turn. Book your getaway for Valentine's weekend.
NUMU Boutique Hotel - San Miguel de Allende
Head to San Miguel de Allende for a luxury retreat in the heart of the historic city center. From February 13 - 15th, 2026, NUMU is hosting a La Vie en Rose Celebration that includes pink lattes, Rose mimosas, red velvet desserts for two (YUM!), and live music. They have an intimate Valentine's Day dinner planned with wine pairings, live music, and a gorgeous table setting. Make sure to plan time to unwind at the spa and relax over the long weekend.
Book Feb 13-15 for their exclusive La Vie en Rose Celebration - pink lattes, rose mimosas, and intimate Valentine's dinner included. Reserve before it sells out
Andaz Mexico City Condesa
Enjoy the urban vibe of Mexico City with a stay at Andaz Mexico City Condesa. Walk the neighborhoods together and enjoy galleries, parks and Michelin star dining. Cabuya Rooftop is the perfect place to enjoy a craft cocktail and city sunset views. The spa has a Pasana for Two experience with 50-minute massages, a private jacuzzi soak, and drinks. The perfect way to get away together.
Urban romance meets luxury spa experiences. Book the 'Pasana for Two' package with massages and private jacuzzi for Valentine's Day. Check availability
Europe Must Visit Destinations for Valentine's Day
BOTANIQ Castle of Tura - Hungary
Stay in a Neo-Renaisssance masterpiece originally built in 1883 by Baron Sigmund Schossberger as a token of love for his wife...So perfect for Valentine's Day!
The Botaniq castle is surrounded by a 10-acre forest making this the perfect getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. There are 19 rooms perfect for couples to enjoy a romantic getaway. Dine at Michelin-recommended Carisse, soak in the relaxing vibe of the spa, or do nothing but relish the fact you are staying in a castle in Hungary.
Sleep in a castle built for love. Book your fairytale Valentine's escape with Michelin-recommended dining and forest seclusion. Reserve your room
Hotel Vinifera Wine & Spa - Hungary
Thr 5-star Hotel Vinifera Wine & Spa is built on the shores of Lake Balaton and celebrates Hungary's rich wine heritage. I am ready to book their "couples time" experience to enjoy a private bubble bath followed by synchronized massages and a personalized wine tasting. This sounds like the perfect romantic getaway.
Book the 'Couples Time' experience - private bubble bath, synchronized massages, and wine tasting on the shores of Lake Balaton. See Valentine's packages
Love looks different for everyone, and Valentine's Day 2026 is your opportunity to celebrate it exactly how you want. Whether that means soaking in a private hot tub overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, exploring a historic castle in Hungary, sipping rosé mimosas in San Miguel de Allende, or treating yourself to a solo spa weekend in Hot Springs, this is your year to make it happen.
The beauty of Valentine's Day falling on a Saturday in 2026 is the gift of time. You're not rushing through a Wednesday night dinner or squeezing romance into a workday. You have an entire weekend to disconnect, reconnect, explore, and celebrate what matters most to you.
Start planning now, and make this Valentine's Day more than just a date on the calendar. Make it a destination, an experience, and a memory you'll treasure long after February 14th has passed.
Where will love take you in 2026?
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