Bali is the perfect affordable romantic Valentines Day escape.

Who wants to be freezing cold on the most romantic day of the year? Instead you could be spending time together in the “Land of Eternal Summer”.

Amazing beaches, incredibly friendly people, perfect weather— all at a price that won’t break the bank.

Simple rooms can be had for $10 a night while a hotel that would set you back triple digits at home is closer to $40. A couples massage will cost you $20 and a romantic dinner on the beach while you watch the sunset will only set you back another $20.

This year consider taking your SO somewhere warm— the other plus being that it’s more fun to spend Valentines Day in your bathing suit!

Kumarakom, an enchanting backwater destination is a perfect place to unwind, relax and indulge in good food. Set in the backdrop of Vembanad lake, it is dotted with houseboats painting a serene picture. A good book to read at the backwaters in a hammock and drinking coconut water or a couple spa or relaxing in the swimming pool, are some of the choices you are spoilt for.

Kumarakom is an absolute romantic travel pleasure destination to mesmerize your senses.

How to reach: There are direct flights from Mumbai to Kochi costing Rs. 3000 (Around$50) one way. The closest airport is Kochi which is 85 km away and the closest railway station is Kottayam which is 18 km away and it is ideal to hire a car to reach Kumarkom and costs Rs. 3000 one way.

Costs: Kumarakom offers wide range of accommodation. Backwater Retreat Theme House offers comfortable stay at Rs. 2000 per night. For luxury hotels and spa you can choose Vivanta by Taj or Kumarakom Lake Resort with tariff ranging from Rs. 15000-2000 per night.

Joe Gibson XIV of Best of World Travel

Boracay Island is a world renowned travel destination in the Philippines. It has received numerous titles and awards such as “2012 and 2014’s best island in the world”, and “top 10 destinations to watch in 2016”. Because of the island’s perfect natural beauty, tourists and travelers love going into this place, especially during summer, Christmas break and Valentines.

For budget seeking love birds, did you know that you can go to Boracay and back to Manila for only 1 Peso ( $0.02 USD) per flight which is served by the Cebu Pacific? This is a discounted fare that the airline promotes from time to time. But for regular fares, tickets may range from 3000-5000 Pesos ($60-100 USD) depending on the time that you are booking.

On the other hand, a sea route would be cheaper which only costs around 1100 Pesos ($22 USD) served by 2GO Travel.

As for budget lodging, tourists can choose rooms from 500-2000 Pesos ($ 10-40 USD) per night of stay. Meals and other foods may be bought or cooked that may cost you 35-300 Pesos ($ 0.7 – 6 USD) per day.

Stunning views, fresh air, clean waters and romantic settings are all free of charge as Boracay serves these kind of experiences that will mark in a lifetime. Other activities may also be experienced in the island such as stylish spa and massage, romantic ocean adventures, nerve wrecking encounters and of course a colorful night life.

Michelle from Cheeky Passports

One of the countries in Europe that we really enjoy travelling to is Croatia and Brac island encompasses all that we love about the country. Packed with lovely beaches, exceptionally good food, hiking opportunities and sleepy villages, the island is perfect for a short romantic getaway from the hustle of everyday life. Brac can be reached via a short ferry ride from the mainland (Split) and is best explored by car. Renting a car is very affordable and vehicles can be rented out from the mainland or even from the island itself. The cost of ferrying a car and two passengers is about Eur 25 each way and a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets is available. Restaurants dish out some very tasty fare with the island being well-known for its own culinary specialities. We feel that Brac is the the perfect place to spend some quality time with your significant other and look forward to spending more time on the the island the next time we are in Croatia!

Anuradha from Travel Highway

We had been to Masinagudi on an impromptu road trip last year. Driving through Bandipur and Madhumalai forests was a treat on its own, but as soon as we entered our property (Jungle Retreat), we were awestruck. It was literally a Jungle. The view of hoards of Deers welcomed us, looking at us whimsically. A Malabar Squirrel (Indian Giant Squirrel) was right outside our room, this squirrel is the largest squirrel in the world and only found in the Western Ghats region. And the best part was, we were disconnected for the entire 2 days from the outside world. No mobile network, no TV, no Wi-Fi = No distraction. Even the restaurant there didn’t have a Television!

Since its a reserved forest we had to return to our rooms by 5:30pm! So we had no one but each other for company throughout the stay. We stayed up and talked for longer hours and woke up early to the chirping sounds of birds (Though the occasional trumpets from wild elephants in the midnight scared us ;)). And it was relatively under budget as well. The rooms start from as low as INR 4,000 (Approx $60). If you are visiting only for a weekend, this would probably be one of the inexpensive romantic getaways! This trip was a highlight for 2 reasons, one, we were in the lap of nature once again. Two, we re-connected with each other and this trip was more romantic than we thought it would be.

Gábor Kovács from Surfing the Planet

Since I am Hungarian, I can’t be objective about it, but Budapest is undoubtedly one of the most romantic cities in the world, and is a perfect destination for Valentine’s day. In addition, although prices have increased in the latest years, Budapest is still a budget destination for most travelers. There are so many things to see in Budapest, here are just some great tips for romantic activities.

One of the most romantic things you can do in Budapest is enjoying the views from either the Castle Hill or the even higher Gellért Hill. The view of the city with the Danube cutting it in half is absolutely stunning, and this is completely free. Another really great romantic thing to do is taking a sunset cruise on the Danube for around 12 euros, and if you want something more fancy, some of these boat services even offer a romantic dinner on board (for around 50 euros). The views from the Danube, especially when the Parliament, the Castle and all the bridges are illuminated is one of the most romantic sceneries you will ever see. Finally, after visiting the city you can enjoy one of the famous thermal baths in Budapest. We can recommend you the outdoor pools of Széchenyi Bath (day ticket around 18 euros), where many times in winter you can sit in the hot water, while outside the pool everything is covered with snow.