Overview
- Pickyourtrail reports a tilt toward personalised international escapes to the Maldives, Bali, Thailand and Dubai, with trips typically lasting three to five days.
- Budgets for overseas Valentine’s travel are up an estimated 20–33% from 2025, and 60–70% of couples are requesting customised itineraries, according to the company.
- Soft adventure is in demand, with 60–65% choosing activities such as surfing, safaris and guided nature experiences, led by a Millennial/Gen Z‑driven 15% year‑on‑year rise in experiential travel.
- Hotels and restaurants across Indian cities are packaging themed dinners and wellness rituals, including set offers like Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar’s INR 20,000 per‑couple dinner and Four Points Pune’s private cabana at INR 20,000++.
- Domestic alternatives spotlight boutique and nature retreats from Udaipur, Coorg and Kovalam to the Andamans and Jawai, alongside city experiences such as Bengaluru’s Nandi Hills sunrise, Cubbon Park walks and microlight flights at Jakkur.