{"id":"f-e550251d2f-8b3a3b78-77a0-5eaa-90d2-c93bd9191d5b","title":"Planning a surprise trip is the most 'sexy' thing you can do this Valentine’s Day","description":"A survey found that as many as 92% of women find it attractive when their partner takes charge of planning and booking, while 82% would rather be with someone who plans meaningful experiences than someone who simply looks good.","timestamp":1771176600,"category":"travel_and_lifestyle","headline":"Planning a surprise trip is the most 'sexy' thing you can do this Valentine’s Day","modifiedHeadline":"Travel: The New Indian Love Language","subCategories":["scid_f1c06958"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"0859996f-f3c2-4c7d-a3d9-2ab3ac06b5cd","bundleTitle":"Relationship tips","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"663","fcSummary":"a booking.com study reveals indian couples increasingly view travel as the ultimate romantic gesture. a surprise, fully-planned getaway is considered \"sexy\" by 86%, with 92% of women finding it attractive when partners take charge. effort and meaningful experiences now outweigh material gifts, fostering feelings of love, gratitude, and happiness.","summary":"Survey reveals Indian women find surprise trips \"sexy.\" Planning getaways shows care & boosts affection, signaling love more than gifts.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/Travel_Lifestyle/IN/en/cnbc-tv18/f-e550251d2f-8b3a3b78-77a0-5eaa-90d2-c93bd9191d5b","sourceUrl":"https://www.cnbctv18.com/travel/valentines-day-planning-a-getaway-most-sexy-booking-com-survey-travel-news-ws-l-19848949.htm","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/d3MStj8pAqb0.webp","content":"Romance isn’t about roses or chocolates anymore. It’s a surprise itinerary, a confirmed hotel booking, and a partner who’s already sorted the flights. A study by Booking.com suggests that for Indian couples, travel has quietly become the most powerful love language.\n\n
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\n According to the research, 86% of Indian travellers say they find it \"sexy\" when a partner surprises them with a fully-booked getaway. In other words, nothing says \"I love you\" quite like \"I’ve planned everything, just pack your bags.\"\n
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\n The findings point to a shift in how romance is being defined. Instead of focusing on material gifts, many women now associate emotional connection with effort. As many as 92% of women surveyed said they find it attractive when their partner takes charge of planning and booking, while 82% would rather be with someone who plans meaningful experiences than someone who simply looks good.\n\n
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\n And the emotional payoff is real. When a partner handles the travel logistics, women report feeling loved (74%), excited (72%), and deeply grateful (51%). Almost all — 99% — say they would be more affectionate towards a partner who booked a trip for them without being asked. For 95%, happiness itself increases when their partner occasionally takes over the full booking process.\n
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\n Yet, despite this clear desire, there remains a gap between what people want and what they experience. While 76% of Indian women believe men should take the lead in planning vacations, 8% say they have never had a partner fully plan or book a trip for them. This year, 91% of women say they want their partners to show more initiative in romantic gestures, starting with travel.\n\n
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\n So what’s stopping people from stepping up? The study points to familiar anxieties. About 22% of travellers admit they don’t know where to begin, while 20% worry about getting the itinerary perfect. Nearly half say they haven’t taken charge simply because their partner usually handles the planning. And 35% would rather take on the stress of all their holiday shopping than be responsible for organising an entire vacation.\n
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\n The takeaway is simple: effort is the new attraction. Planning a trip signals care, confidence, and emotional investment.\n\n
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Planning a surprise trip is the most 'sexy' thing you can do this Valentine’s Day

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