When the love of your life shares your love for life on the road choose a Valentine the reflects the beauty and joy of your enduring journey together. Meet the challenge of limited space and unlimited travel by choosing a gift that fills her heart, but not the limited storage of her home on the road. \u00a0From big to small, consider some unique Valentine\u2019s Day gifts she\u2019ll love.<\/p>\n
So you know you\u2019re not alone, the National Retail Federation found that Americans are expected to spend $19.6 billion for Valentine’s Day in 2018, an average of $143.56 per person. Of that money, about $4.7 billion is expected to be spent on jewelry while $3.7 billion will go toward a nice night out, the federation said.<\/p>\n
For a gift she\u2019ll love, think jewelry. Even if she prefers a simple look to bling, she\u2019ll appreciate something selected to reflect her special place in your heart \u2013 that doesn\u2019t need a special place in her limited storage.<\/p>\n
Consider jewelry that captures the magical moments you\u2019ve shared, friends you\u2019ve met, and sights seen.\u00a0 Valentine\u2019s Day is a great time to start a charm bracelet with charms that will remind her of special places and times.<\/p>\n
Consider the popular slide on charm bracelets such as Pandora then commemorate the holiday with charms of states \u2013 or states of mind \u2013 that will fill her heart and mind with warm memories.<\/p>\n
Start a traditional link charm bracelet \u2013 profess your love in silver \u2013 then remember to add a charm from each special destination or event you encounter together for a gift that keeps the magic of Valentines alive throughout the year.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re on the road and friends and family are far away, give the gift of safety for Valentine\u2019s Day.\u00a0 Popular with joggers and hikers, Road ID bracelets show your love by keeping her safe. Inconspicuous or bold, Road ID bracelets have all your contact information available at a glance for rescuers and helpers in the event of an accident on a trail, or dark, unfamiliar RV park, or campground.<\/p>\n
Help her keep her jewelry organized on the road with a hanging travel jewelry bag.\u00a0 It will keep her jewelry neat and untangled and help keep her home on the road organized.<\/p>\n
Make it a memorable Valentines Day that she\u2019ll love with an experience to treasure. Make whatever spot you\u2019re at special with a day at a local spa, yoga retreat or salon.<\/p>\n
A day at the spa can work out the kinks from days on the road.\u00a0 Pop for a soothing massage followed by the region\u2019s special beauty treatment.<\/p>\n
In the southwest, look for spas that pay homage to the region\u2019s Native American Roots. Arizona and New Mexico boast many spas that offer treatments based on holistic healing practices. Sedona\u2019s world-wide reputation as a place for spiritual and personal enrichment makes it the ideal location to experience a special spa day.<\/p>\n
Soak in the enchanting beauty of New Mexico while enjoying the healing mineral springs. Consider giving her the gift of a day at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Resort where she can enjoy the beautiful mountains while soaking in the natural mineral springs after her massage and beauty treatments.<\/p>\n
Consider a Whipped Cocoa treatment in Hersey, Pa. for a sweet and unique treat.\u00a0 In California, head to Calistoga for its rejuvenating natural mineral hot springs and mud bath treatments that leave mind and body refreshed.<\/p>\n
For hundreds of years wellness seekers have been headed to North Carolina for rejuvenating and revitalizing heath treatments. Today, the area remains a mecca for spa and wellness treatments with roots deep in natural and holistic practices. Schedule a stop in the region and pamper her for Valentine\u2019s Day with a day at a spa \u2013 from luxury at the Biltmore Estate, to time at a 40-acre wildlife retreat where treatments include energy healing and creek-side hot tubs, to a day in a healing salt cave.<\/p>\n
From a splurge dinner out to a high-flying adventure, give her the Valentine\u2019s Day gift of a shared experience.<\/p>\n
Skip the crowds of Valentine\u2019s Day itself and choose a day before or after to celebrate. Take her to a leisurely dinner that celebrates local cuisine.\u00a0 Enjoy a night for barbeque and icy drinks in the southeast, a fresh lobster \u201cup north,\u201d or a \u201csteamer\u201d on the Atlantic seaboard. Celebrate the Pacific coast with seafood and farm-to-table fare, or spice things up for Valentines Day with the chili-infused flavors of the southwest.<\/p>\n
Splurge on an adventure for two \u2013 from paragliding to boat charter or just a peaceful round of golf for two.\u00a0 Pair your adventure with a picnic and some quality time for talking and togetherness for a Valentine\u2019s gift she\u2019ll love.<\/p>\n
RV life doesn\u2019t leave a lot of room for knick-knacks, but she\u2019ll love a gift that makes life on the road easier and better.<\/p>\n
Catch dirt before it comes inside and add some attitude to your site with a personalized RV door mat. Available from a variety of sources, the mats add some personality while collecting dirt before it comes indoors.<\/p>\n
If you think a door mat doesn\u2019t capture the romance of the holiday, consider adding some glam and humor to your Valentine\u2019s gift giving.<\/p>\n
Help her cover her morning hair on the way to the bathhouse or hide the effects of days on the road with a fun and blingy \u201cRV Hair Don\u2019t Care\u201d or \u201cCamping Hair Don\u2019t Care\u201d trucker\u2019s hat.\u00a0 Make it an ensemble with a matching glittery T-shirt or sweatshirt.<\/p>\n
Add some sweetness to her morning rituals with a custom-made \u201cHappy Camper\u201d coffee cup and a bag of freshly ground coffee or fancy hot chocolate.<\/p>\n
Help her save her memories with the Valentine\u2019s Day gift of a travel journal.\u00a0 Custom made, personalized, or a last-minute pick up at a big box store, a travel journal is a gift that helps her cherish the times you spend together.\u00a0 Specialized travel journals have spaces to record favorite restaurants, interesting stops, and friends made.\u00a0 Pair the journal with a pack of colored pens so she can add some illustrations or highlight favorite destinations.<\/p>\n