Valentine’s Day: 10 Perfect Travel Destinations

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The Girl Who Has Everything - Looking for a new way to sweep your sweetie off his or her feet for Valentine’s Day? Why not whisk them away for a romantic weekend getaway. Here are some ideas of where to go, based on your honey’s personality type. By Britt Middleton  She’s got plenty of diamonds and a closet full of fab clothes. What you want to give her is an experience. Take her to the five-star Setai Hotel in Miami, where Beyoncé and Jay Z have retreated for some R&R. Be sure to splurge on a luxurious spa day to cap off your trip.  (Photo: the Setai, Miami Beach)

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The Girl Who Has Everything - Looking for a new way to sweep your sweetie off his or her feet for Valentine’s Day? Why not whisk them away for a romantic weekend getaway. Here are some ideas of where to go, based on your honey’s personality type. By Britt Middleton She’s got plenty of diamonds and a closet full of fab clothes. What you want to give her is an experience. Take her to the five-star Setai Hotel in Miami, where Beyoncé and Jay Z have retreated for some R&R. Be sure to splurge on a luxurious spa day to cap off your trip. (Photo: the Setai, Miami Beach)

The Star Gazer - Does your girl always have the 411 on the latest celebrity gossip? Then she’ll love seeing one of R&B’s brightest stars, Vanessa Williams, in the flesh. She’s giving a special Valentine’s Day performance at Caesars Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Keep some tissues handy, because we doubt there will be a dry eye in the house once the opening notes of “Save the Best for Last” hit.  (Photos from left: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images, Walter McBride/Getty Images)

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The Star Gazer - Does your girl always have the 411 on the latest celebrity gossip? Then she’ll love seeing one of R&B’s brightest stars, Vanessa Williams, in the flesh. She’s giving a special Valentine’s Day performance at Caesars Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Keep some tissues handy, because we doubt there will be a dry eye in the house once the opening notes of “Save the Best for Last” hit. (Photos from left: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images, Walter McBride/Getty Images)

The Fitness Enthusiast - With California’s Yosemite National Park as your backdrop, you and your partner will have plenty to do, from guided rock climbing tours to hiking and even mountain biking trails. Be sure to check out the luxury Ahwahnee Hotel, a tourist favorite.  (Photo: Ahwahnee Hotel)

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The Fitness Enthusiast - With California’s Yosemite National Park as your backdrop, you and your partner will have plenty to do, from guided rock climbing tours to hiking and even mountain biking trails. Be sure to check out the luxury Ahwahnee Hotel, a tourist favorite. (Photo: Ahwahnee Hotel)

The Music Fan - Where else can you get Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson and more of music’s greats in one place? Nowhere but the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Your honey will flip for a chance to see one-of-a-kind memorabilia and get the true stories behind the music. (Photo: Courtesy of WikiCommons)

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The Music Fan - Where else can you get Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson and more of music’s greats in one place? Nowhere but the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Your honey will flip for a chance to see one-of-a-kind memorabilia and get the true stories behind the music. (Photo: Courtesy of WikiCommons)

The History Buff - If your sweetie loves a good story, Savannah, Georgia, is a good bet. Known as America’s first planned city, its origins stretch back to 1733, when General James Oglethorpe named it as the 13th and final American colony. When you’re not sipping sweet iced tea and chatting up the locals, try a romantic stroll through the popular River Street district.  (Photo: Savannah Riverboat Cruises)

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The History Buff - If your sweetie loves a good story, Savannah, Georgia, is a good bet. Known as America’s first planned city, its origins stretch back to 1733, when General James Oglethorpe named it as the 13th and final American colony. When you’re not sipping sweet iced tea and chatting up the locals, try a romantic stroll through the popular River Street district. (Photo: Savannah Riverboat Cruises)

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The Overworked Achiever - Santa Catalina Island is just about an hour off the Southern California coast, but its relaxed, island feel is perfect for putting some separation between work and play. With its stunning beach views and luxury resorts, he or she can truly unwind.   (Photo: the Avalon Hotel, Catalina Island)

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The Overworked Achiever - Santa Catalina Island is just about an hour off the Southern California coast, but its relaxed, island feel is perfect for putting some separation between work and play. With its stunning beach views and luxury resorts, he or she can truly unwind. (Photo: the Avalon Hotel, Catalina Island)

Audubon Zoo - Consistently ranked among the top zoos in America, the Audubon Zoo is a tranquil escape from the tourist-packed French Quarter. When you’re not getting friendly with the wildlife, be sure to treat yourself some authentic Cajun cuisine at the Audubon Clubhouse Café.  (Photo: Audubon Zoo, New Orleans)

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The Animal Lover - Consistently ranked among the top zoos in America, the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is the perfect setting for your animal-loving mate. When you’re not getting friendly with the wildlife, be sure to treat your partner to some authentic Cajun cuisine at the Audubon Clubhouse Café. (Photo: Audubon Zoo, New Orleans)

The Avid Golfer - You can’t go wrong by surprising the golfer in your life with a weekend at the Sanctuary Resort on Kiawah Island, near Charleston, South Carolina, with its five championship golf courses and five-star amenities including motorboat tours and Lowcountry-style cuisine. (Photo: Kiawah Resort)

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The Avid Golfer - You can’t go wrong by surprising the golfer in your life with a weekend at the Sanctuary Resort on Kiawah Island, near Charleston, South Carolina, with its five championship golf courses and five-star amenities including motorboat tours and Lowcountry-style cuisine. (Photo: Kiawah Resort)

The All-Out Foodie - You may not immediately think of Portland, Oregon, as a food town, but it’s quickly becoming the place to be, thanks to its focus on farm-to-table cuisine and innovative cooking techniques. Here’s a terrific guide for where to start.  (Photo: Stephanie Yao Long/The Oregonian/Landov)

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The All-Out Foodie - You may not immediately think of Portland, Oregon, as a food town, but it’s quickly becoming the place to be, thanks to its focus on farm-to-table cuisine and innovative cooking techniques. Here’s a terrific guide for where to start. (Photo: Stephanie Yao Long/The Oregonian/Landov)

The Technology Wizard - Don’t freak, but there’s a giant robotic arm in the lobby of New York City’s Yotel (it actually collects your luggage and delivers it to your room). That’s one of the reasons this place is a must-see. Any tech lover will appreciate the hotel’s sleek, contemporary design and amenities, including free Wi-Fi throughout and hydraulic tables that rise from the floor in the on-site restaurant.   (Photo: Yotel Times Square NYC)

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The Technology Wizard - Don’t freak, but there’s a giant robotic arm in the lobby of New York City’s Yotel (it actually collects your luggage and delivers it to your room). That’s one of the reasons this place is a must-see. Any tech lover will appreciate the hotel’s sleek, contemporary design and amenities, including free Wi-Fi throughout and hydraulic tables that rise from the floor in the on-site restaurant. (Photo: Yotel Times Square NYC)

The Nature Lover - Rent a tree house at the Primland Resort in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, and you’ll be completely immersed in the stunning landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The protected lands are also home to a number of wildlife, including deer and wild turkeys, and a variety of birds.  (Photo: Primland Resort)

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The Nature Lover - Rent a tree house at the Primland Resort in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, and you’ll be completely immersed in the stunning landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The protected lands are also home to a number of wildlife, including deer and wild turkeys, and a variety of birds. (Photo: Primland Resort)