Indulging in Valentine’s Day getaways

There’s still time to pamper your loved one for Valentine’s Day. There is a wide range of options including several choices of river cruises, a getaway to the Southwest or a retreat to the luxurious and warm Caribbean Channel Islands.
Shower your sweetheart with a passionate voyage to Italy or France on a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise. Revel in Italy’s La Dolce Vita with their splendors of Northern Italy, Venice, Florence and Rome for 13 days on the River Countess, recognized as one of Travel and Leisure’s top river cruise ships. Spend seven evenings indulging the fabled pleasures of the hypnotic water bound city of Venice, discover the hidden gems of Northern Italy by day, savor Italy’s culinary capital of Bologna, learn about Padua’s great center of learning, explore Ferrara (Italy’s best kept secret), walk in the footsteps of the star crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, take in the birthplace of the Renaissance for two nights in Florence and tour Rome’s Eternal City for three.
Gourmets and gourmands delight in Uniworld’s new “A Portrait of Majestic France” on a 15-day voyage to appreciate the finer things in life. This journey combines art, culture and gastronomy with an exploration of picturesque French landscape and illustrious cities. It includes Paris, “the City of Lights” and Bordeaux, the land of noble wines. Sail the Seine, Garonne, Gironde and Dordogne rivers and enjoy 22 included excursions while feasting on the finest flavors from each region. Feast on an onboard dinner menu created by French master chef, Philippe Etchebest, prepare for a sensuous evening with a tasting of Arcahon oysters — the ultimate aphrodisiac. Satisfy your yens for culture by breathing in the fragrance of Monet’s garden in Giverny and walk in Van Gogh’s footsteps in Auvers-sur-Oise. The moment wouldn’t be complete without sharing a kiss under the glistening Eiffel Tower and celebrating the joie de vivre in the country that declared it an art form.