I can treat myself to flowers.

Carve my name in the sand… at a dreamy getaway, no partner required. Whether you’re flying solo or in a relationship, now is the ideal time to plan an impromptu trip for Valentine’s Day. Continue reading for all the details on our favorite hidden-gem tool.

Priority Access

The latest travel stories and updates of the week.

• Scroll on. Desserts and new flight paths aren’t the only additions to Delta’s offerings – they now provide free WiFi on most domestic flights (yes, even for basic fares).

• Not so super. With the teams set for the big game, many travelers are racing to secure accommodations – and VRBO isn’t making it easy.

• Budget-friendly journeys ahead. Although tourism is projected to rebound to 80% to 95% of pre-pandemic levels, increasing expenses are leading travelers to spend less during their trips.

• Increased foot traffic. Conflicts between local Uber and taxi drivers in Cancún have sparked transportation issues, prompting a travel advisory from the US government.

Hot travel topics

Love is in the air (and so are budget-friendly flights). Here’s why we adore Explore: it helps you find flights to romantic spots that won’t break the bank – just in time for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re planning a getaway with your partner or looking for a reason to escape this Hallmark holiday, Explore offers dreamy flights at great prices. Here’s how it works:

• Step 1: Input your flight details. Enter your departure airport and the dates you want to travel – if you’re flexible, you can also browse flights by month.

• Step 2: Set your budget. Utilize the budget filter (located on the left side for desktop or the upper left corner for mobile) to determine how much you want to spend.

• Step 3: Choose your trip type. This is where you select the “romantic” option. Although it’s not available on mobile, we suggest checking “beaches” under “themes” instead.

• Step 4: Zoom in and out. Ready to see your options? Uncover your results by zooming in and out on the interactive map to finalize your destination.

New to Explore? No worries – here are all the details on how to make the most of this fantastic tool.

Insider tips

Add your reservations to your itinerary. With Valentine’s Day approaching, have you locked in your dinner plans yet? We love exploring restaurants on OpenTable. Plus, if you enable email sync in your Dinogo Trips, any bookings you make – for romantic dinners, activities, and more – will be automatically stored in your account. This ensures you have easy access to all your plans (no more digging through your inbox on the day of).

Voices from the community

It’s officially Black History Month. To honor this, we spoke with Sydney Powell, Designer on the Dinogo Marketing Team, about her insights, advice, and thoughts on how the travel industry can better include Black travelers. Check out our blog for the full conversation.