Travel tips for Valentines

From cruising the Nile to fine dining- flower shops of the US, the farthest of destinations are within reach with the one you love.

Believe it or not, quality time does not have to be overambitious for Valentine's Day. Pack your bags, and let MVT take care of the rest. Go with MVT for added Virtuoso booking benefits like resort credits, late check out, or massage for two. 

Sometimes it takes getting lost in a foreign city or culture to remember that there's endless reasons to celebrate love in life.  Here's some of the most unique experiences to inspire awe, and maybe even romance!

Honeymoon in Thailand

Thailand is the perfect destination for any kind of honeymoon. Carve out a couple weeks to explore the different regions of the country: beach,  jungle, temples, metropolitan cities...and elephants! Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Chiang Rai is sure to be the highlight to your Thai itinerary, and an easy addition if your planning on visiting neighboring major city Chiang Mai.

Spend an unforgettable night observing Thailand’s majestic elephants in their natural habitat from the comfort of your very own, fully furnished, transparent Jungle Bubble. Virtuoso guests receive $100 resort credit, room upgrades, daily breakfast for two, late check out, and Wi-Fi. 

If you want an immersive, insider experience that can change your world, ICS Travel Group can help. ICS travel offers a variety of tours to Thailand -Highlights of Chiang Mai can be paired perfectly with your stay at the Elephant Camp.  Visit Chiang Mai’s ancient temples, the highlight of which is the mountain-top Doi Suthep Temple with far-reaching views over the verdant countryside. An optional cooking class with a local family will introduce you to the authentic cuisine and culture of traditional Thailand.

Till Death Do Us Part

Known as the heart of Egypt- or the city of the dead- Cairo hasn't always been known for strolling. Exploring the dense four-mile necropolis and the new  Grand Egyptian Museum is worth an entire day on the itinerary, which is usually added with a cruise on the Nile River.

Get to know the heart of the city and take a Viking Cruisetour to spend time in Cairo and along the Nile. Witness how the Egyptians immortalized their beloved Pharaoh's while taking in the dreamscape that is the Nile. A river cruise allows you to slow down, travel at leisure, and explore lesser known ports. 

Where to Stay in Cairo

With a breezy, art-studded lobby and a palm-fringed pool, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is exactly what you hope to find after a day in the Egyptian heat. Guests can choose from nine restaurants and lounges, but the hotel’s private dining experience on the pyramids’ Giza Plateau is hard to beat (three-month advance notice required). 

Virtuoso travelers receive breakfast daily and a 50-minute massage for two.

Stateside Staycation

To stay close to home but still get out of town or visit a new city together - how about dinner? Don't forget the flowers. Did you know just the sight of flowers can trigger the release of dopamine and oxytocin- the “happy” chemicals in your brain.

In Chicago, Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink, an in-house florist rolls a flower cart between tables each evening. Guests can choose from a pre-made weekly bouquet or build their own with an assortment of in-season stems - from buttercups, spray roses to eucalyptus. After dinner, guests can have the flowers wrapped up to take with them and pretty up their hotel room.

Chef Naomi Pomeroy of Portland, Oregon, loved creating centerpieces for her northeast Portland restaurant, so much that she opened a flower shop, Colibri, a mile away. Diners can add a custom arrangement to their dinner reservation and have it waiting at their table.

"Double down and make it extra special,” says Pomeroy of the French restaurant’s six-course tasting menu experience. Some guests even book a spot in Colibri’s seasonal workshops to learn how to arrange them on their own.

Find Your Travel Style with Globus 

Whether you want to wander off-the-beaten path or wonder at iconic sights; enjoy engaging with a group of new friends from around the world or savor the serenity of being in the moment on your own, Globus has the perfect style to suit your tastes, passions, and pursuits. For those who are looking for every way in the world to see the world, Globus offers a ticket to awesome. From award-winning classic tours made famous by Globus travelers to passion-packed vacations with even more choices, independence, private itineraries, and off-the-beaten-path surprises, Globus has the travel style to match every wayfarer, wanderer, and wallet. 

How to get there

Aero is the future of first class air- semi-private air travel service where you can purchase a single seat, rather than chartering an entire jet. Add a special touch to your Valentine's gift with select private airports on the West Coast of the USA- it makes for the perfect weekend getaway.