Trip Ideas Romantic Getaways For the Love of Travel With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s natural to dream of your next romantic getaway. Let Travel + Leisure be your guide. By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 1, 2024 There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to romance — some sweethearts favor an adventure-packed itinerary in the woods, while others fancy a week-long jaunt in a big city known for its culture and culinary scene. Some desire blissed-out days on the beach, and others crave the countryside, or afternoons on a private island, or strolls down cobblestone streets in a charming small town, or, well, you get the idea. But there’s one thing we can all agree on: Whether you’re in a budding relationship or a deep, years-long marriage, a romantic getaway is a great way to reconnect with your loved one. After all, nothing strengthens a bond quite like navigating a new place together and building everlasting memories. As we approach Valentine’s Day, Travel + Leisure has compiled a collection of stories that celebrate love on the road. If nothing more, let this help inspire your next adventure with your special someone. Who knows what magical, spark-flying moments await? 51 Most Romantic Places in the U.S. I Met My Pen Pal for the First Time in a Country I Knew Almost Nothing About — and We Fell in Love How an Amtrak Train Trip Sparked a Romance, and Changed the Way I Date 14 Best Romantic Getaways in Florida — From a Private Island to Historic Hotels 20 Most Romantic Winter Getaways Around the World — From Snowy Mountain Towns to Sunny Islands The Best Beach Hotels to Get Married at Around the World, According to Wedding Planners My Husband Proposed to Me in Scotland — and Planned a Surprise Wedding the Next Day 16 Most Romantic Getaways in Vermont This Was the Most Popular Honeymoon Destination in 2023, According to Google 13 Most Romantic Getaways in California — From Malibu to Big Sur I Took a Cruise to Antarctica and Spontaneously Got Married in the Coldest Place on Earth