Said the Giving Tree. Valentine’s Day, in case you didn’t get the memo, is all about romance. It’s about couples courting and expensive ways to say I love you. Also, scoring. Hey, I’m a romantic. Turns out I’m not the only one. In a very unscientific study conducted by the bloggers of UpTake we surmised that more wedding proposals take place on Valentine’s Day than any other day of the year. Possible runners-up included Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Birthdays and the Super Bowl. Last on the list were Arbor Day and April, 15. We, and by “we” I mean “I” because everyone else went on with their lives, decided to make a list of the most romantic spots in America to propose on Valentine’s Day. There are no numbers to back thi...[more »]

... is all you need! That’s right, I said deals. As in more than one. If you’re thinking about getting away this Valentine’s Day with that special someone, here are some romantic hotel and spa deals for you: Esencia Estate in Playa del Carmen in Playa Xpu-Ha, Mexico, is churning a chocolate trio for two. Cacao was once referred by the Mayans as the food of the gods. It was used as a luxury item and held dear by royalty.  Today Esencia still believes in the power of cacao, and thanks to a close relationship with the local Mayan village of Tizimín, they are able to share that power with you! In celebration of the upcoming holiday, Esencia has created a special Valentine’s package “Chocolate for Two.”  Couples will have the opportunity to indulge and benefit fro...[more »]

Don't let that last petal fall! While Valentine’s Day is all about romance, that doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate with the whole family.  Little known fact, kids like candy, too. Nobody knows this better than the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, their cupid has arrows for everybody. Also, churros, which are like nature’s candy, where nature is a hot oven parked on Main Street. Many of the restaurants in both locations have special menus for the day, specifically those in one of the many resort hotels. The hotels also allow their guests an opportunity that a lot of parents may not know about: privacy.  Yes, privacy in the form of Disney’s activity centers for kids (reservations are strongly encou...[more »]