Travel Dispatch: A Dash of Romance for Valentine’s Day
Plus: How to Spend 36 Hours in Paris and Venice
Travel Dispatch

February 5, 2025

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we’re bringing you a dash of romance. Explore Venice’s seaside gardens, reinvigorated cocktail scene and stunning art exhibits. Learn to express your desires, enhance intimacy and build self-confidence in places like Costa Rica, California and the Berkshires. In Paris, discover under-the-radar spots in the popular Montmartre hilltop neighborhood. And practice self-love by planning a solo trip and exploring at your own pace.

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A view over over Paris's rooftops, as the sky is turning a soft pink and purple. The pointed Eiffel Tower is visible in the distance, rising into the sky.

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