Romantic destinations for a "I'm sorry I've been working late but I love you happy Valentines day" vacation? I've been grinding since Jan 1st and we've had a lot less time together. I really want to wow her. We're in NYC but willing to travel anywhere under like 10 hours.

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Paris is always a good idea

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Ladera resort in St Lucia. About 4 hour flight from NY, and it’s amazing. Perfect for a 3 day getaway

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i second this. Did exactly this 15 years ago.

Also, at the bottom is Viceroys Sugar Beach. I highly recommend the beachfront bungalos. Food there is very good as well.

I have been heading to Sugar Beach for the past few years.

Long weekend somewhere warm.

Since you’re based in New York, fly first class nonstop to Cancun. Four hour flight, leave mid-afternoon on friday.

Stay at a luxury hotel on the beach. Spend all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday reconnecting (no emails, no calls). Fly back on Valentine’s Day and spend the last night in your own bed.

You’ll be a rockstar.

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I’m sorry to tell you that you would be setting the wrong precedent by doing this trip - please reconsider immediately. One month of working hard and you are thinking about a big trip? What are you going to do when March and April are busy? Again, don’t set a bad precedent with some big trip and just do something nice locally.

I work my butt off for the year and then do something big for my family at the end of the year with no interruptions for 2 weeks. Also I do something nice in summer when it is easier to get away for another week or two.

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The four seasons is an easy answer but also an easy solution. She'll feel pampered and you won't have to go to the airport. Even just for the weekend it'll make her feel special. Call ahead and have flowers in the room, etc. Women love that stuff

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Cabo

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One and Only in Cabo.

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Don’t wow her! Don’t woo her. Listen to her.

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Bedroom ?

Bedroom ?

The Plaza

I like Paris, first class tickets, direct flight and 3 nights should do the trick

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A1 did you sit on your phone?

Bermuda for the weekend

Anguilla four seasons

Kauai (over 10h though, but will more than make up until next V-day).

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