Old romantic or cynic?
With 14 February looming just around the corner, we’ve pulled together a top travel selection for all, whether you have been struck by cupid's arrow or are enjoying the single life.
LOVER OF VALENTINE'S DAY
El Gouna
Set across pristine islands, lagoons and ten kilometres of beach, this scenic Red Sea Riviera resort is perfect for a romantic rendezvous.
Enjoy a seven night B&B holiday at the three-star Ali Pasha El Gouna, departing London Gatwick on 11 February from just £555 per person (includes flights, accommodation based on two people sharing a standard room, transfers and taxes).
To book, visit longwoodholidays.co.uk
Taba Heights
Located among cinnamon mountains and untamed desert, Taba Heights claims a uniquely picturesque backdrop on the Sinai Peninsula making it the ideal romantic escape.
Enjoy a seven night B&B holiday at the five-star Taba Heights Marriott Red Sea Resort, departing London Gatwick on 14 February from £554 per person (includes flights, accommodation based on two people sharing a standard room, transfers and taxes.)
To book, visit longwoodholidays.co.uk
Austravel
What could be more idyllic than relaxing on Australia's sun-drenched Hamilton Island? Treat yourself and your loved one to Austravel's recommended romantic retreat.
Enjoy a 10 night Sydney and Hamilton Island trip, departing London Heathrow on 8 February from £2695 per person (saving of £163). Price includes five nights Sebel Surry Hills Sydney, five nights qualia Hamilton Island, full breakfast, dinner and non-alcoholic beverages at Long Pavilion or Pebble Beach daily, sunset cruise, gourmet picnic including bottle of French champagne and VIP chauffeur service.
To book, visit austravel.com
Costa Cruises
Sail around the Far East with your loved one on this romantic getaway with Costa Cruises.
Enjoy a four night Treasures of the Far East cruise aboard the Costa Classica, departing 14 February from £369 per person (saving of £180). The cruise will depart from Hong Kong and visit China and Vietnam. Shore excursions include Sanya; Luhuitou Park and Yalong Bay, Nantian hot spring and End of the Earth trip taking in Tianya Haijiao.
To book, visit costacruises.co.uk
Bermuda Department of Tourism
Where better to spend Valentine's Day then on the UK's closest paradise island of Bermuda? With its pink sand beaches, luxury hotels and wonderful spas it is the ultimate destination for pampering and relaxation.
Cambridge Beaches is an adults' only resort with four beaches, watersports and spa. Offering candle lit dinners on your own private cove and special couples' experiences in the spa as well an optional clothing sunbathing deck, Cambridge Beaches is the perfect place to reconnect and be intimate with your partner.
Prestige Holidays offers a week's stay in Cambridge Beaches, departing on 10 February from £1465 per person. This price is based on two sharing a Waterview room on a bed & breakfast basis, and includes flights departing from London Gatwick with British Airways and private transfers to and from the resort. The package includes a seven nights for the price of five offer and British Airways special offer if booked before 25 January saving £614 per booking.
To book, visit prestigeholidays.co.uk
Cheapflights
Love is in the air. Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK's leading website in price search and comparison, is calling on all romantics to create a fairytale this Valentine's Day with a special holiday worthy of royalty. In honour of the upcoming Royal wedding in April, Cheapflights.co.uk reveals five famous royal honeymoon destinations that will be sure to keep the kisses coming.
Find out which royal couple had a Scottish honeymoon fling, which chose the sun-soaked Red Sea, which US 'royalty' went loco in Acapulco, which couple enjoyed romantic Paris during their nuptials and which spent it in French Polynesia, by visiting the Rooster website.
ANTI VALENTINE'S DAY
Gap Adventures
Looking for the challenge of a lifetime this Valentine's Day with like-minded travellers? Why not climb Africa's highest mountain with Gap Adventures on its brand new group trek or explore Jordan's ancient sites and lost cities.
Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek:
Enjoy an eight day Mt Kilimanjaro group trek, departing 12 February, for £1159 per person. Price includes guided group trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame route with local guides, cooks and porters, all meals, transport, accommodation, chief experience officer and certified mountain guide throughout.
To book, visit gapadventures.co.uk
Highlights of Jordan:
Enjoy an eight day Highlights of Jordan trip, departing 12 February, for £619 per person. Price includes entrance and guided visit to Jerash, day trip to Dead Sea, entrance and guided visit to the Madaba mosaics, admission to Mount Nebo, admission and guided visit to Kerak Castle, Petra entrance and guided tour, Wadi Rum overnight desert camping excursion, 4x4 jeep excursion, accommodation, transport, some meals, local guides and chief experience officer throughout.
To book, visit gapadventures.co.uk