Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat someone you love to a special gift or experience they can treasure for the rest of their lives. And what better gift than the experience of travel? That’s why Expat Explore has compiled the best date spots around the world based on the most common treats or symbols related to Valentine’s Day.
From the best chocolate in the world to bustling fresh flower markets, these destinations are known for some iconic Valentine’s Day-related attractions and gifts. Read on for fun date ideas around the world to spoil your loved one and celebrate Valentine’s Day in style.
Discover the best date spots around the world this Valentine’s Day:
Start with a hot air balloon ride in Turkey

Start your round-the-world date early in the morning as you embark on a majestic hot-air balloon ride in one of the world’s most stunning destinations, Cappadocia, Turkey. Marvel at the fairytale landscape and storybook chimneys as you and your date see some of Turkey’s best sights from the sky.
Related: Discover why Turkey is a photographer’s dream.
Then, enjoy the best bubbly breakfast in France

After an incredibly exciting and romantic morning in the air, you both might be in need of some delicious food. Why not venture to the famous wine regions in France for a glass of the only real champagne you’ll have in the world? Pair it with a breakfast croissant or other delectable French pastry to collect some sustenance for the rest of the romantic activities ahead.
Related: Learn more about the top French wine regions and their wines.
For a sweet treat, eat chocolates in Belgium

A lovely breakfast would be incomplete without a sweet treat to end it off with. So, next, bring on Belgium for some of the world’s most beloved chocolates. While raw cocoa comes from Africa and South America, what the Belgians do with it makes it so delicious. This ultimately boils down to the ultra-fine ground and high chocolate content. We’re sure your sweetie will enjoy every bite!
Related: Take a look at the top things to do in Belgium that’s true to the country.
Buy the best bouquet of flowers in the Netherlands

No Valentine’s Day date would be complete without a beautiful bunch of flowers as a gift and a commemoration of your special day. But where to go for the world’s best flowers? If you ask us, the biggest flower market in the world might be a good place to start! Visit the Aalsmeer Flower Auction in the world’s ninth-biggest building by area, and be sure to grab a bunch of fairytale flowers.
Related: Tick off the top things to do with our ultimate Netherlands attractions guide.
Sit down for a top-notch concerto in Austria

Every date needs a bit of entertainment, right? Whether it’s a put-put course or a fondue pot, having something to do on your date not only makes it memorable but also provides an opportunity to discuss your thoughts on it and thus get to know each other better. One such experience that will definitely have you and your date talking about it long past Valentine’s Day is attending a classical concert. Vienna is known for many must-see attractions and bucket-list experiences. But one that will remain with you forever is a Viennese classical concert in one of the world’s top classical concert halls.
Related: Choose to experience a classical music concert in Vienna on our Central Europe in Low Season tour!
Get a taste of the best nightlife in Germany

Once you’ve wrapped up a romantic, high-brow concert experience, it’s time to loosen up and get you and your date moving and grooving! And where better than the home of incredible nightlife, Berlin? With everything from underground EDM to gothic raves, you and your date will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dancing the night away.
Tuck in for the best rest in Morocco

Once you’ve soaked up every minute of your round-the-world date, it’s time to hit the hay. Now, you might be thinking that there couldn’t possibly be a special destination that one must visit simply to sleep there. Well, you’re almost right in the sense that this magical country has a lot more to offer! However, for the ultimate night of sleep, why not sleep under the stars in the Moroccan desert? If you’re thinking along the lines of camping, think again…
Villages like Merzouga offer accommodation in the form of comfortable and fully-equipped tents, complete with all the necessary amenities. You and your boo will never forget this night of sleep and the incredible views when you wake up.
Related: Spend a night under the stars in Merzouga on our Highlights of Morocco tour.
And just like that, you’ve completed the most magical date around the world! While we know that’s not quite possible, we hope we’ve given you some date and travel inspiration for the new year.
If you’d like to visit any of the must-visit destinations on our list, look no further! Expat Explore offers guided single and multi-country group tours to the world’s top destinations. Simply book a tour, pack and sit back!