Valentine’s Day 2026: 86% Indian women want a vacation trip as a gift this year, special advice from experts for men

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you are thinking of giving only red roses or diamonds to your partner this Valentine’s Day, then wait! According to a recent survey, 86% of Indian women are looking forward to a ‘vacation’ to a serene or adventurous destination this Valentine’s Day. This report indicates that Indian women are now giving more importance to shared experiences and memories rather than material goods.1. “Travel is the new love language” (The Shift in Romance) According to Booking.com’s ‘This Guy Books’ survey: Taking the initiative is ‘sexy’: 86% of the travelers surveyed admitted that they find their partner’s style very ‘sexy’ and attractive when they plan and book the entire trip (flight, hotel, itinerary) without asking. Waiting time: Almost 91% women want their partner to make romantic gestures this time. Take responsibility for the travel itinerary yourself.2. Women’s Choice: Efforts and Surprises The Attraction of Planning: 92% women said that they find men who take charge of the entire holiday planning and booking more attractive. Mental Load: The survey shows that when men handle the logistics (tickets, stay), 74% women feel more ‘loved’ and secure because it reduces their mental burden. Extra Affection: Interestingly, 99% of women agreed that if their partner books a great vacation without asking, they will shower more love on them than before.3. Why are men hesitating? (The Struggle for Men) Even though women want a trip, 22% of men say they don’t know where to start planning. 20% of men live under the pressure that if the itinerary is not perfect then the trip will be spoiled. Valentine’s Day 2026: Where are Indian couples going? Based on booking data and search trends, this year’s top destinations: Puducherry: 48% more searches have been done in it compared to last year. Varkala: This coastal city of Kerala has seen an increase of 41%. Udaipur (Udaipur): This city of palaces and lakes is still on top with 33% growth. Guwahati: This year’s surprise package, where there has been a 60% jump in bookings.