Time for LOVE

By: Jen Smordin-Goldman

Romance is in the air and its almost that time of year again, Valentines Day! If you are planning a romantic getaway escape with the one that you love, here are few fantastic getaway ideas that are sure to sweep your honey off their feet...

Brazil – Get ready to shake your Brazilian booty in style. February is all about Carnivale! Let the Brazilian tempo sweep you off your feet as you dance the night away enjoying all night street parties and live capoeira from dusk till dawn. With thousands of miles of deserted, sun-kissed beaches to the Amazon Jungle, some of the most pristine and beautiful waterfalls in the world unmatched by its unique splendor are in Brazil. From the beach to the jungle Brazil is where it’s at for travelers of all kinds looking for the “everything” vacation. Southern Thailand – If you are looking for the perfect vacation filled with picturesque white sand beaches, massage at super cheap prices, fresh seafood cooked on a beach side fire, great parties and romantic bungalows on the sea, then THIS IS IT! Scuba and fishing trips, island tours, full moon parties, or just chilling out all day on your hammock while listening to the sounds of the sea rolling in and out, you can’t really go wrong here. Check out Koh Panang for a full moon party, Koh Jung for absolute privacy or Koh Samui for party nights and beach days! The Caribbean – The perfect place for beach vacations, golf vacations and scuba diving. Stay on the beach, enjoy sunrises and sunsets and find that peace and tranquility you have been sitting at your desk dreaming of. Relax by day and party by night to the sounds of samba, reggae, jazz, calypso, rumba and carioca. New Zealand – New Zealand is one of the most beautiful sacred places on earth! Traveling from North to South you can find it all in New Zealand. From skiing, bungee jumping, whale watching in Kaikoura, sleeping under the stars in the forest after a guided hike or glacier trekking in Mt Aspiring National Park, we love New Zealand!!! If you have the chance to visit this heavenly spot for a Valentines getaway be warned, this will not be your last trip here…..there is just too much to see and do!!! New York City - I LOVE NY! From the city that never sleeps your Valentines Day can be a full 24 hour event. Start off by checking into a B &B in the area. Nothing says romance more than a snuggle by the fireplace and personal service right at your door. Get bundled up and head over to The Empire State building, one of New York’s most famous romantic spots, take the elevator to the top and get lost in the incredible view that New York City has to offer. From there head over to Central Park for a stroll in the botanical gardens followed by a romantic horse drawn carriage ride. Grab a hot chocolate and cozy up in the back of the plush cab while taking in the view from ground level this time. End your day with a delicious dinner, my suggestion just walk until something catches your eye. One thing New York does not lack is great food and beautiful restaurants so take advantage!