How I’m Reliving the Romance of Past Trips at Home This Valentine’s Day

"While nothing can replace the feeling of exploring somewhere new with the person you love, reliving old, fond memories can be just as exhilarating."

TRAVEL TODAY Valentine's Day How I'm Reliving the Romance of Past Trips at Home This Valentine's Day Valentine's Day 2021 might look a little different than in year's past. You're likely foregoing that long weekend in Paris (or even that fancy steakhouse dinner) for something a little more… understated this year. But it doesn't mean that you can't relive the magic and romance of past trips at home. A few years ago, my husband and I spent two wonderful weeks in Brazil. We fell in love with the electric nights in Rio and the secluded beaches of Paraty, a colonial village inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2019. While we'd give anything to go back to that trip, this year, we'll be enjoying a quiet Valentine's Day at home in Brooklyn. But it won't be short on good memories: we'll likely throw a João Gilberto record on; whip up a few caipirinhas, made with cachaça purchased on our trip, natch; and, if I'm feeling adventurous, perhaps I'll even try to whip up some feijoada, a rich stew made of beans, pork, and beef. While nothing can replace the feeling of exploring somewhere new with the person you love, reliving old, fond memories can be just as exhilarating. Why not pop that special bottle of Champagne you bought in Reims or throw on the special suit you had made in Hong Kong? I promise that, even at home, it will make for a night you won't forget. Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products and services; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Laura Ratliff Senior Editorial Director Valentine's Day 16 Travel Gifts for Her, From Silk Sleep Masks to Rattan Earrings read more Accessories The 9 Best Fake Engagement Rings for Travel read more Honeymoons 8 Honeymoon Resorts for Beach Lovers, Culture Vultures, & Every Couple In Between read more Gear Get Out on the Water with a Friend or Significant Other with One of These Tandem Kayaks read more Valentine's Day 15 Travel-Inspired Gifts for Him, From Short Parkas to Water-Resistant Dopp Kits read more Accessories 7 Stylish & Compact Jewelry Cases for Securing Your Valuables While You Travel read more Health & Beauty These Destination Scented Candles Will Help Evoke Your Favorite Places read more Books These Classic & Contemporary Novels Set in France Will Transport You to the City of Love read more VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 © 2021 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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