For Valentine’s Day, you’ve tried it all before, from fancy dinners out to candlelit feasts prepared in-house. You’ve even gone all out on big-ticket jewelry and that weird singing Roomba-esque contraption that Bluetooth pairs to your rice cooker. It’s time to shake things up and not just think outside the box, but think outside of your entire town. The perfect way to do so?
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An Airbnb Gift Card Is the Perfect Solution to Your Valentine's Day Woes
An Airbnb gift card.
This piece of digital gold gives your partner (and you, vicariously) access to the entire world. No vacuum, no matter how soulful, is ever going to compete with that. This is the year to let the dust pile up and instead, get out and actually go somewhere with your partner.
An Airbnb gift card is easy and digital, with the balance delivered to the recipient’s Airbnb account. They’ll be notified of your gift, personalized message in toe, putting you in the enviable position of Hallmark Star for giving a great gift — that you can take part in, too, with a romantic weekend away.
Romantic Airbnbs to spend a gift card on
Dreamy Catskills mountaintop cabin in Bovina Center, New York
The Catskills delivers for a couple that wants to disconnect and loves the outdoors. This cabin is situated atop Bramley Mountain, only three hours from NYC. The journey to Bramley Mountain is an adventure in itself. You’ll pass through beautiful forests on winding roads where you can stop at villages and shop for produce en route to the mountaintop thicket. The Airbnb has cathedral ceilings and a wood-burning stove. It’s a Guest Favorite rental, with many reviewers staying multiple times at the cozy Catskills retreat.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $240 per night
Luxurious A-Frame with a hot tub and sauna, Ronald, Washington
With private beach access, a luxurious hot tub, sauna, fire pit, hammock, and Scandinavian design elements, this Washington A-Frame is ticking all the boxes. Located in the Cascade Mountains on the breathtaking shore of Lake Cle Elum, the cabin has a lot of space. But don’t be tempted to ask friends to join. While it’s a smidge more expensive, you’re paying for the extra amenities, and a stay here will be one to remember.
Eight guests, two bedrooms
Price: $300 per night
Boho-style bungalow with an outdoor tub, Charleston, South Carolina
With carriage rides, exceptional dining and nightlife, live music, art, history, and culture, Charleston is one of the most romantic cities in the US. The beach is also on your doorstep for a nature fix, so you can design your romantic getaway based on what you and your partner want or need. This colorful home makes a great base. The boho bungalow is super stylish, and outside in the garden — hold onto your hat — there’s a bathing tub and shower where you can relax with a glass of wine soaking under the Southern night sky. That sounds like heaven to me.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $117 per night
Top 10 percent Airbnb in Blue Ridge, Georgia
One to bookmark, this cabin is on the border of Cherry Log and Blue Ridge, Georgia. Situated amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s ideal for couples who are happy to ignore their cell phones for a few days and unplug. The Airbnb offers panoramic sunset views that can be enjoyed from the spacious deck with comfortable rocking chairs and a fire pit. There’s a private hot tub, excellent star gazing, an indoor wood-burning fireplace, and jaw-dropping views from every room. 
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $152 per night