It doesn't happen every year that Valentine's Day falls on a Wednesday. To our delight, this gives us the option of two weekends to choose from to dazzle our sweethearts. We could of course buy a box of chocolates and flowers on the actual day to say I love you, but there is something even better.

DO SOMETHING ORIGINAL

Consider taking your Valentine's celebration a step further than the nice meal out, give them a romantic weekend getaway. Be the apple of your sweetheart's eye by leaving all the distractions behind to focus on each other. 

LOVE IS IN THE FRESH AIR

With all this snow and ice we've had it's exciting to plan a special getaway. Enrich your relationship by staying in a cozy cabin in the woods at a park of your choice.

DITCH THE FINE DINING

There are more than 300 cabins at Virginia State Parks

(Photo credit: Robert Harris, Mecklenburg Co. Tourism)

His and hers marshmallows roasted over a romantic fire

BE SPONTANEOUS, SORTA

Plan a secret getaway to a Virginia State Park cabin. Just let your Valentine know the dates he or she needs to be available. Keep the destination on the hush hush.

Go on a wintery hike and then come back to enjoy an indoor picnic in front of the crackling fire. If you like wine, bring a bottle and wine glasses for two.

AVAILABILITY

You can do one of two things: You can check each park's webpage to search for available cabins, or you can do a broad search across the state to find all available cabins.

Click here to search all cabins at all parks for availability, or call 800-933-7275 to inquire.

It's not every year that you have two opportunities to plan a romantic Valentine's escape. Don't miss this chance. Remember, "real men wear flannel," or so someone said.

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