14 Travel Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Europe
From winter sun in southern Europe to quiet alpine towns and moody coastal landscapes, these 14 Valentine’s Day travel ideas focus on atmosphere, shared time, and meaningful escapes rather than clichés.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an EU-wide initiative designed to modernize the management of external Schengen borders. It automatically registers the personal data, biometric information (fingerprints and facial images), and travel details of non-EU citizens entering or leaving the Schengen Area for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. EES replaces traditional passport stamping with a digital system, improving accuracy in monitoring overstays and enhancing security. The system applies to travelers from visa-required and visa-exempt countries alike, though it does not affect EU citizens or long-term residents. Its introduction represents a key step toward the EU’s Smart Borders package.
From winter sun in southern Europe to quiet alpine towns and moody coastal landscapes, these 14 Valentine’s Day travel ideas focus on atmosphere, shared time, and meaningful escapes rather than clichés.
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