Valentine’s Day trips can be pretty exciting, and you don’t have to be coupled up to enjoy them. Solo Valentine’s Day trips can be just as fun if you do them right, and these three tips will help you enjoy them to the fullest.
Love Yourself
You don’t have to travel with a significant other to feel like love is in the air everywhere you go. The best thing about solo trips—whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not—is that they allow you to rediscover your sense of self-love because they can be great for your self-esteem and make you feel more confident.
Meet New People
Platonic love is equally important as romantic love, and solo trips allow you to meet many new people even if you’re not looking for a partner. You can stay at a hostel or join walking tours to increase your chance of meeting like-minded travelers who are looking for fun new experiences, just like you.
Right Destination
If you want to enjoy Valentine’s Day without falling into any commercialized traps, avoid destinations that are heavily associated with this holiday. Paris and Rome will be over-priced during this time of the year anyway, so why not think outside the box and discover some alternative destinations instead?