Couples Flock to Wellness Retreats for Valentine's Weekend

Resorts offer romantic packages with spa treatments, nature activities, and relationship-focused workshops.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:31am

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With Valentine's Day falling on a holiday weekend this year, hotels and resorts are creating special wellness-focused experiences and packages to attract couples looking for a romantic getaway. From sound baths and crystal facials to private trail rides and stargazing, these six destinations are offering a range of activities designed to help couples reconnect and rejuvenate.

Why it matters

The global wellness tourism industry has grown to a $894 billion market, and resorts are capitalizing on the demand for wellness-focused travel, especially around popular romantic holidays like Valentine's Day. These packages allow couples to indulge in relaxation, quality time together, and activities that promote connection and mindfulness.

The details

The packages featured include a three-night 'Romance Package' at Paws Up Montana with private sound bathing, yoga, and a tasting menu; a 'Suite Serenity' experience at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi with couple's treatments and a healing session; relationship-focused workshops at Miraval in Austin; a 'Romance Package' at New Hampshire's Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa with a couple's massage and private meditation; a 'Heart of Winter Retreat' at the new Skýra Retreat in Finnish Lapland with a couple's massage and 'Love Coaching' session; and a 'Whispers of the Earth' package at Rosewood Bermuda with an energy balancing massage and crystal facial.

  • Valentine's Day falls on a holiday weekend this year.
  • The 'Heart of Winter Retreat' package at Skýra Retreat is offered from February 9-16, 2026.

The players

Global Wellness Institute

A nonprofit organization for the wellness industry that reports wellness tourism has grown into a $894 billion industry.

Caroline Joseph Reese

The wellness supervisor at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi who leads a customized healing session for couples.

Susanne Hulbekkmo

The founder of the new Skýra Retreat in Finnish Lapland, who aimed to create a quiet, restorative destination.

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What they’re saying

“I had in my mind to create a quiet place far away from all the noise of the modern and hectic world.”

— Susanne Hulbekkmo, Founder, Skýra Retreat (New York Times)

The takeaway

These wellness-focused Valentine's Day packages demonstrate the growing demand for travel experiences that allow couples to prioritize relaxation, connection, and mindfulness amidst the bustle of everyday life. By offering a range of activities from spa treatments to nature immersion, these resorts are catering to couples seeking a romantic yet rejuvenating getaway.