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WE L L N E S S & L I F E S T Y L E
Romantic Valentine’s Day
by Joy Ross, Travel Journeys
Valentine’s Day is almost here and if you’re panicking because you are not sure what to do here are some tips to make this Valentine’s Day special. Sometimes it’s a great idea to be spontaneous! This is about going beyond the usual card, owers, chocolates routine. It’s your race-against-time chance to seize the true spirit of Valentine’s Day - courage, passion and love.
#1 Get Creative in the Kitchen
have fun and make something special for your partner? Make a simple desert and hide a gorgeous piece of jewelry in her pudding. Alternatively, why
not cook together? There’s a lot
of fun to be had with some quality chocolate, a fondue kit, a pile of fresh strawberries and some sweet marshmallows.
Cooking Together - Dinner can often be the most romantic time of the day, especially during a romantic getaway. You can nd lodging with a kitchen in almost any city you visit and with no kids or other interruptions you can turn meal time into romance time.
Dining Al Fresco - Something about a calm breeze sur- rounding you paired with the scent of delicious food is simply romantic. Add in some music or romantic outdoor lighting and the mood will be set. See what you can nd that will inspire that sense of romance.
Take a Cooking Class - Cooking classes are a great way to learn how to do something new together plus you can share a delicious meal. Often you can nd location-based cooking classes that will make you feel like a local, such as an Italian cooking class in Italy. When you book your package with your travel advisor, just ask about cooking classes.
# 2 Get Out of O ce Romance
If your Valentine’s Day has been interrupted by work commitments, you can save the day with a basket full of romantic goodies delivered to the o ce along with a Love
Note inviting them on a real picnic. A blanket, picked owers, fresh warm bread, a cheese board and some sweet, crunchy applesareallyoureallyneedtobrightenyourlovedone’sday.11
#3 Passport to Paradise
Not for the faint-hearted, this idea requires two things – pass- ports and a true sense of adventure. Pack a weekend bag for yourself and your Valentine and head for the airport. Get on the rst ight that takes your fancy. Paris, San Francisco, Vancouver, New York or Florence – your Valentine’s excursion is limited only by your desire to grab the here and now, live in the moment and create thrilling memories together!
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Any time of the year, the romantic getaway season is just getting started. Email joy@travel-journeys.com to plan that special vacation for you and your loved one and turn any season into the Love Season. travel-journeys. com or 303-663-0238.
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