Top 5 Ways to Treat Yo' Self This Valentine's Day
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I’m a firm believer that Valentine’s Day is not just about the couples. It’s about celebrating love of all kinds, including love for yourself, your friends, your family and everyone who brings joy into your life. I hope that no matter where you are on the 14th, you find time to celebrate yourself and show some love to the most important people (& pets) in your life.
If you are looking for a fun way to treat yourself this Valentine's Day (that doesn’t involve trying to make a dinner reservation on the 14th) check out my top 5 below.
5 WAYS TO TREAT YO' SELF THIS VALENTINE'S DAY
Lymphatic Draining Massage - I know, I know - treating yourself to a massage is not the most original idea, but hear me out. I tried it last year right before leaving for a trip to Greece, and I have to say, the results were insane! My whole body felt lighter and I think I peed out like 5 pounds of water weight haha. Click here for the before & afters! While my discount code was only active for 2023, mention my name when you book & Val will look after you! After the holiday season, this massage might be just what you need!
Happy Hour with your Gal Pals - Avoid the Valentine’s Day dinner rush and plan a fun happy hour with your gal pals on Galentine’s Day (the 13th). On my recent trip to New York, I planned a happy hour for our Gals Abroad Getaways community. Chatting with all these strong, independent women, really left me feeling so inspired. If you live in the Chicagoland area - here are some links to my favorite cocktail spots to grab a drink with your Gal Pal:
Pigtail - They make the BEST espresso martini I have ever had & its not at all what you’d expect
Le Colonial - This is my go to spot for impressing out of town guests. But the bar is SUCH a fab spot to enjoy a drink & the ONLY one I ever order is their lychee martini. It’s a problem how yummy they are haha
Arbella - I love their globally inspired cocktail menu & their bar bites are SUPER yummy too!
Book a Photoshoot - Listen, there is something SO fabulous and self-indulgent about booking a photoshoot just for the hell of it. You get dressed up, maybe even get your hair and makeup done and pretend like you’re a supermodel (at least that sounds fun to me haha). I LOVE to use Flytographer to book photoshoots when I’m traveling (but they have tons of photographers in the US too!). Use code ALLE50 for $50 off your shoot. Or if you’re based in Chicago, The Studio Chicago is hosting their annual Valentine’s Day Mini Sessions on Feb 10 & 11 - and there are still spots available!
Upgrade Your Luggage - Investing in quality luggage is one of those gifts that keeps giving. If you have travel planned for 2024, treat yourself NOW to new luggage, so you aren’t forced to make it work with mediocre luggage later! I’ve tried several brands throughout the years, and I’ve found Away Luggage to be my tried and true. Mostly because of their unbeatable lifetime warranty (aka you break it, they replace it) & their functional design. These suitcases have been with me through nearly 30 countries in the last 4 years so…I’d say they hold up. They are dropping a Barbie Pink suitcase on Tuesday & I'm already drooling haha. Here’s $20 off your order!
Gals Abroad Getaways Trip - Shameless plug I know… but you have to admit, isn’t traveling the ultimate form of self care? We have so many exciting trips coming up in 2024, with registration opening for three European trips this month (including our Virgin Voyage to the South of France & Spain which launched this week!!) Be ready to “BOOK THE TRIP” and see the world in 2024 - in Gals Abroad Getaways style. If you are interested in traveling with independent, luxury loving women, make sure you are on our Gals Abroad Getaways newsletter list (if different than this one), where you will get exclusive news on upcoming trips and early bird pricing.
