5 Valentine’s gifts every frequent traveler wants

There’s only three days left until Valentine’s Day and even busy travelers love to know that even when they’re out of sight, they’re not out of mind. Here are 5 perfect gifts for the frequent traveler in your life.

“You are home to me” Map
This beautiful letterpress piece will always remind your traveler that no matter where your adventures take you both, home is always where you are together. The talented artist behind this map sells amazing maps, personalized by choosing your home state to feature beneath the typography and they are printed on vintage atlas pages.

Buy From: Etsy.com

The share some love headphone splitter
This headphone splitter is just perfect for sharing music with your loved one while you pass the hours on a flight to your next romantic getaway. The audio accessory plugs into your phone and has two headphone connections. The pretty hearts come in “cherry red” and “bashful pink”.

Buy From: ModCloth

Fisheye No.2 camera “I Love You, I Love Lomo”
If the love of your life loves travel photography, then this adorable Fish Eye camera from Lomography could be the perfect gift. This love themed camera can document your travels in the most individual of ways, with a 170 degree fish eye lens and on-camera flash.

Buy From: lomography.com

Unique Boarding pass cards
Choose from a range of super cute boarding pass cards, every pass has a unique message on it, from “You’re First Class” to “Come Fly With Me”. These are the absolute perfect gift to let your valentine know that you’ve planned a romantic trip.

Buy From: These Are Things

Wooden memory box
This memory box is a lovely way to store all your memories. Whether you want to keep notes, souvenirs and mementos that accumulate on a romantic trip together and so often get forgotten. This gift is perfect for the valentine who loves to keep shells from beach trips and polaroid’s of your time together.

Buy From: Luckies

Is your Valentine a frequent traveler? Then here are a few gift ideas for you, they’re sure to show your significant other how much you love their sense of adventure. Plus, these ideas might just inspire your next trip together. 

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Written By: Christine Romans

5 things to do for Valentine’s Day in Cape Town

Celebrate the day of love and seduce your sweetheart in the Mother City this year. So love is in the air and truth be told, it’s one of those days you either love or hate. If you find yourself without a clue of how to impress and woo your sweetheart, don’t panic, because here is a list of the most romantic places to go and things to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Cape Town 2015.

gValentine’s Day at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenboschg

If you’re on the hunt for something romantic, something laidback or even a weekend away, Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch has something to suit anyone’s budget. You and your partner can have a decadent Valentine’s Day picnic for two on the venues beautiful lawns, a gourmet dinner for two at the Eight Restaurant or even the V-day overnight and movie special.
COST: R450p/p – R2175 per room (Booking is essential!)

gValentine’s Day Movies at the Galileo Open Air Cinemag

This month is when romance films are all the rage, and there is no better cinematic experience than the Galileo Open-air Cinema. Whether you choose to spend your evening on the croquet lawn at the V&A Waterfront or in the Winelands at the GrootConstantia Wine Estate, you will definitely see love in the air!
COST: R70p/p - R110p/p (Tickets available via TheGalileo.co.za)

gValentine’s Day Couple’s Treatment at WOW! Spag

Pamper your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a relaxing spa treatment from South Africa’s first all-natural house of beauty. WOW! (Ways Of Wellness) organic spa in Gardens is offering a special couples package that will spoil two lovebirds with a variety of spa treatments. The package will include a 30 minute neck and back massage, a 30 minute flash clean facial for only R880 per pair!
COST: Booking is essential (CapeTownMagazine.com must be mentioned to qualify)

gValentine’s Day Dinner at Signal Hill Terraceg

Experience this special day dining out with your loved one at the urban chic eatery, Signal Terrace. The restaurant is focusing on making it the most romantic night out possible, by offering a five-course meal extravaganza. The menu is filled with delicious cuisine, like almond and fig tart and fresh Knysna oysters; you will also receive a drink on arrival, along with decadent strawberries covered in chocolate. Another feature of the night is that one lucky couple can win a night in the luxurious suites at the Hilton Hotel, so be sure to pack your bags!
COST: R395p/p (Booking is essential)

gValentine’s Day at Jou Ma Se Comedy Clubg

One of the most important things in a relationship is the ability to laugh at yourself as a couple, so why not spend Valentine’s Day at the stand-up show at Jou Ma Se Comedy Club at the Pumphouse in the V&A Waterfront. The relationship guru, Stuart Taylor is on the line-up as well as Andrew Magic Man, Phil de Lange and Westley Cockrell. What’s more, the comedy joint also offers love birds a range of yummy treats as well as a two-course V-day special meal to tuck into.
COST: R120p/p (Two course dinner costs an additional R180p/p)

Valentine’s Day is just 5 days away and you need to be finalizing your plans to romance your sweetheart. The Mother City is big on love this year, so make sure to impress your partner this Valentine’s Day.

For a reliable shuttle service to and from Cape Town International Airport, contact Airport Shuttle in Cape Town. If you're visiting Cape Town for the Valentine's Day weekend, make sure to book into the luxurious, affordable, self-catering, 808 Cartwright Corner.

Written By: Christine Romans