The best Valentine’s Day gift ever: a trip to a couple’s resort

by Aimee Heckel · January 8, 2014

Looking for a wild Valentine’s Day vacation? Head to the Desire Pearl Resort & Spa Riviera Maya in Mexico, where clothing is optional.

By Aimee Heckel

A box of chocolates sure is swell. But it doesn’t taste so sweet next to the amazing gift of a couple’s excursion.

Alert: You have a little more than a month and a week to come up with a game plan to sweep your lovebug off his or her feet.

A couples-only resort is a great idea for a romantic getaway, because these vacations are catered to create the most intimate experience possible. No kids splashing in the pool. No accidental crashing of some awful “Girls Gone Wild” filming (does that DVD even still exist?). Just luxury, relaxation and total romance.

Here are our favorite romantic options worth checking out for this Valentine’s Day.

1. Couples Resorts (can’t forget that name) organizes all-inclusive getaways at one of four resorts in Jamaica. Unwind in the spa, stretch out on the beach, indulge in fine dining and make new memories together, like reef snorkeling.

Save money by checking the Couples Resorts specials page every Wednesday, when the website reveals a flash sale that lasts only 24 hours.

On a budget? Choose the “love-away plan” (that’s like layaway), where you can put down $100 and make interest-free payments — and guarantee a room. Romance tip: Make sure you sign up to watch the sun set on a catamaran.

2. Check Orbitz’s Couples and Adults-Only Resorts category. Here, you can find a list of various couples resorts across the world — with all of your favorite offerings, from cabana massages to infinity pools.

Save money at Orbitz by using these coupons.