Wondering what to get that frequent flyer on your list this Valentine’s Day? We’ve rounded up some great ideas to explore that they are bound to love. Plus, you can earn extra miles along the way as well!
How to Plan a Trip for Valentine’s Day
Nothing says “I love you” like an impromptu adventure with someone you love. According to KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, there has been a 50% search increase for trips on Valentine’s Day weekend, compared to any other February weekend this year. While the need to spice things up could be a factor, long-distance relationships and vacation flings may be at play. A recent KAYAK survey reveals 22% of Canadians have been in a long-distance relationship with a partner living abroad and 16% have started a relationship with someone they met on holiday.
For a traveller from Toronto, the top 3 destinations for Valentine’s Day weekend that people booked were Vancouver, New York and Fort Lauderdale.
Or from Montreal, they were Fort Lauderdale, Cancun and Paris.
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Where to Book a Hotel for Valentine’s Day
If you’re one of the lucky lovers who has booked a trip to NYC, the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has designed a mid-week vacation which will have couples falling in love all over again with Lower Manhattan as the backdrop.
Start with a delectable five course prix-fixe dinner at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, an overnight stay at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and a Soak Service for two.
This Valentine’s Day, treat a loved one to an unforgettable experience at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown. Book any of these treatments in The Spa during the month of February and receive a complimentary glass of champagne in CUT to complete the experience.
How to Earn Miles for your Gift Purchases
This year, ditch the knickknacks and get a gift your favourite traveller will love. The Aeroplan eStore event is allowing you to can earn miles while doting on your special someone. From February 4-17, you can earn up to 5X the miles on select retailers through the eStore (full list below). Whether it’s flowers and chocolates or something more extravagant, you can rack up those miles if you shop through the eStore during the event at 1800Flowers, Etsy, FTD, Indigo, Wayspa and more!
For example:
× A dozen roses for $80 at FTD can get you 400 miles
× A box of Godiva chocolates for $45 from Hudson’s Bay can get you 225 miles
× A $50 necklace from Etsy would get you 250 miles
× A rose gold Fitbit Versa smartwatch for $250 from Amazon would get you 1250 miles
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