Valentines News
Say “I Do” to Colombia This Valentine’s Season
This Valentine’s weekend, Colombia is already part of the celebration. For more than five decades, the country has been recognized in the United States as a leading source of the flowers shared during the season of love. Today, more than 80% of Valentine’s blooms originate from Colombian fields. In January and February 2025 alone, approximately 720 million stems supplied the U.S. market, reflecting a relationship built on trust, trade, and shared value. More recently, Colombia’s reputation has also expanded through its high-quality cacao exports, bringing another taste of the country into romantic moments nationwide.
South African couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest underwater kiss
Global hospitality group The Lux Collective’s well-loved LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives is the official resort host of South African-based conservation couple, Beth Neale and Miles Cloutier, who break the Guinness World Record for the longest underwater kiss to mark the Valentine’s Day 2023.
A GLITTERING ST. VALENTINE’S DAY EXPERIENCE WITH ROCCO FORTE HOTELS, ITALY
Rome and Florence, two romantic destinations where Rocco Forte’s Hotel de la Ville and Hotel Savoy are located have created exclusive experiences linked to the world of jewels.
BRITISH AIRWAYS BRINGS ROMANCE TO THE SKIES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
British Airways is sharing the love with its customers this Valentine’s Day with a range of special touches including seasonal desserts, a dedicated ‘Love is in the air’ in-flight entertainment channel and sweet treats in its lounges.