I’m not sure about you, but my choice gift is always experience over things. I’m not just saying this, I truly feel this way. Clothes go out of style. Jewelry is expensive. Flowers die.
…but your photos & memories from your awesome trip will last forever 🙂
Truth be told, if you’re still trying to figure out what to do for Valentine’s Day, it might be a bit late, so let’s talk about some alternatives.
Book a Trip (for a different weekend)
Quite frankly, traveling for Valentine’s Day can be pretty expensive. We actually chose to go to Charleston last weekend because the flights were half the price & there were many more hotel options.
Planning a trip for your significant other is SUCH a romantic gesture, they’ll love it.
– To save money, choose a low density time to visit – the weekend before or after Memorial Day, or traveling mid-week to save money on flights.
– To make it more of a “gift”, make a cute card or give a small gift as a token of the trip. You could wrap the plane ticket, find a print on Etsy that represents the location, or give sunscreen in preparation for a tropical getaway. Get creative!
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Road Trip
Everyone lives within a few hours of another city. From Nashville, I’d suggest the Whisky Trail in Kentucky, a cabin in East TN, or Birmingham for a small city getaway. Pick somewhere you both love or maybe you’ve never been before.
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Staycation
Ah, the art of the Staycation. The only rule of the Staycation is to treat it like you’re out of town. Turn off your phone, avoid your typical spots & forget about Netflix! There are so many options:
– Book a hotel in your town. Whisk them away and have something special planned, like a nice dinner or a spa treatment.
– Skip the hotel to save a few bucks, but make your home a hotel for the weekend. Turn off your phones, stock up on your favorite snacks and cook a meal together. Add a bottle or two of wine, and you’ve got yourself a great little weekend.
– Plan on visiting places you’ve always wanted to go/do but never been. See a play, try a hike you’ve never done, visit a museum, whatever – play tourist in your own town. It can be really fun!
So if you’re looking for a last minute idea, skip the over priced roses or stuffed animal… give experiences. They’ll love it, I promise.
xo
