
Volcano-gazing in Guatemala: Overlooking Lake Atilan's volcanoes and Mayan villages while soaking in Casa Palopo's infinity pool is one way to make this Valentine's Day memorable.

Race driving in Australia: Arise Racing offers a 20-lap driver training for couples on a Radical SR3, the world's fastest production race car.

A 'Romantic Seven' safari in the Serengeti: Forget the African big five, Tanzania's Serengeti National Park offers an alternative safari focusing on the "romantic seven" -- the park's most affectionate souls.

Romance on the water in Cornwall: There's no more romantic way to experience the oak tree-lined Helford River than via a riverboat tour. The tour leads to the most famous tryst in Daphne du Maurier's novel "Frenchman's Creek" which is set in the area.

Classical musical cruise, Myanmar: The luxury Strand Cruise in Myanmar features a special musical cruise from Feb 13-17 this year. Eight classical musicians will be on board for serenades. There will also be concerts by performers from Paris' legendary Opera.

Country cooking in Italy's Abruzzo Mountains: The beautiful hills of Abruzzo comes alive in February with the aromas of Italian cuisine thanks to the numerous outings, lessons and meals held by Italy4Real.com. Guests can learn to cook local and national dishes with fresh products from the Apennine Mountains.

Canada's romantic bay: Canada's easternmost province Newfoundland and Labrador is home to towns with romantic names including Heart's Desire, Cupids and a picturesque fishing port named Dildo.

Havana city break: Valentine's Day provides the perfect opportunity to take the pulse of one of Latin America's most beguiling spots. A two-day trip can include a classic car ride through the city, walking tours and discovering the old town, Habana Vieja.

Golden Eye Experience, Monaco: The Hotel Metropole in Monte Carlo offers the "Golden Eye Experience" tour -- guaranteed to bring out your inner James Bond -- for guests staying in their penthouse suite with panoramic views of the Mediterranean and Monaco. The experience includes a private casino tour, a ride in an Aston Martin and a helicopter trip.

Live like a king or queen in Wales: Overlooking the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Roch Castle was recently named Wales' finest hotel and offers five-star luxury in 12th-century surroundings.

Picnic by Porsche, Hawaii: Maui's landscape is already beautiful enough to set hearts aflutter, but a beach picnic safari in a 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster -- an experience provided by Hotel Wailea -- will take romance levels to new heights.

Heart-shaped atoll, Tahiti: A heart-shaped atoll in the South Pacific, Tupai is understandably best seen from the sky. A helicopter jaunt from the Intercontinental Hotel is the ultimate way to do it.

Vietnam Valentine's cruise: Genting Dream's five-night cruise from Hong Kong to Vietnam includes a huge array of entertainment and dining options on board -- a cupid party and a Zouk nightclub, for example -- as well as an alluring itinerary -- from Da Nang to Hoi An to Halong Bay.

Take a letter-writing workshop in Toronto: Whatsapping heart emojis seem a bit mainstream? You can learn to write a poetic letter in Toronto. The letter will be sealed in wax with a Valentine stamp -- from an original 1850s cast-iron press.



