This may be the greatest travel contest prize I’ve had the pleasure of writing about. It comes to you from one of the top names in luxury travel and is valued at over $12,000.

And all you have to do to enter is put your name on the waiting list for a pair of designer shoes.

Intrigued? Here’s the prize:

• Seven days/six nights at Four Seasons Resort Nevis in the West Indies
• One round of golf
• One couple’s massage
• One-day cabana rental with butler service

Sound like a great honeymoon? It should. The Four Seasons contest is part of a promotion for the new INK Bridal Shoe from the Lisa for Donald J Pliner line. The idea is that brides-to-be will place their names on the waiting list for the INK Bridal Shoe and be entered to win the romantic vacation, but the official terms and conditions don’t say you have to be getting married. I mean, I could probably consider having another wedding in my backyard or something if I needed to qualify for a Caribbean vacation.

Not that I would do that.

If you would – or if you’re legitimately a bride-to-be – sign up for the INK Bridal Shoe waiting list and enter to win a vacation here. You have until the end of February to enter.

Graphic provided by Four Seasons Nevis

If you want to take a romantic vacation to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, now is the time to start planning.  Looking for some great vacation ideas to surprise your sweetheart with?  You’re in luck!

3 Ideas for Romantic Vacation Destinations

Romantic Thrill Seeking in Tampa

1. Tampa, Florida

Do you need a break from the pressures of being an adult?  Head to Tampa, Florida for a weekend of playing like big kids.  Spend your days riding the roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and your nights bowling, dancing and dining in the Channelside district.  Take your date to the classiest pizza joint in town at Wood-Fired Pizza Wine Bar for gourmet pizza the locals are crazy about.

2. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

If peace and quiet is what you imagine for your perfect romantic weekend, then checkout this South Carolina beach town.  You can book a room at a luxurious resort or rent a vacation house that you never leave except to go for long bike rides down the beach.  You can also enjoy world class golf here – but we only recommend it if you both love the sport.

3. Sedona, Arizona

There’s peace and quiet, and then there’s pampering yourself into goo.  Pack your bags and your slippers for a retreat to Sedona and the Enchantment Resort, one of the country’s best destination spas.  If you can stretch your weekend from 3 to 4 nights, you can receive your fourth night free.

Hey, kids! Where do you want to go? Around the world(wide web)! You’re on. This is the time on the UpTake show where we link to a bunch of doings in the online travel biz and then you click on them and say nice things about us. Sometimes you send us flowers.

Buckle up, it’s go time:

Enter the Great Kiwi Adventure to win a trip for 4 to New Zealand!

The classic Italian coffee house (and its impressive guests).

Thinking about checking out the National Parks of France? Here’s a list of the top ten.

Taste Napa Valley at Rubicon Estate.

Mexico is looking for Arizona tourists… to have a good time.

TripAdvisor announces an iPhone app.

Enjoy Cancun in a boutique hotel.

Snorkel and explore off Maui’s coast.

The Top 5 places to eat ice cream at Walt Disney World (you know you want to know this).

KLM offers a new à la carte menu.

BP keeps Florida beaches off the best lists.

The untouched(ish) Society Island of Hauhine.

Cancun’s underwater museum rocks!

Check out the New England Aquarium package in Boston.

ABC presents Summer Travel Planning 101 (video opens automatically).

USA Today offers some tips on pet travel safety.

The Millennium Hotel in NYC is celebrating 20 years with a giveaway per day.

Hike Israel’s National Trail, it’s the destination and the journey.

The first Toy Story meet-up at Disneyland is FULL.

Looking to keep the romance alive while on the road? It can happen.

Are smartphones the new room key?

Win a trip to San Luis Obispo — sign up for the newsletter and you’re entered!

The 10 Best Amusement Parks (this list could use a good shuffle).

National Geographic on U.S. National Parks and travel.

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That just happened. Another rousing round of online travel tidbits for your consumption.

You’re welcome. Contact us via email or Twitter to get your link included next week!

We know it isn’t Valentine’s Day yet, but come next Wednesday it will all be behind us and who wants to think about Valentine’s Day after the fact? Nobody likes thinking about a bottle of wine when they’re hungover.

An unusual romantic treat is offered by Gondola Getaways in Long Beach California. One-hour gondola rides with special pricing and packages on Valentine's Day weekend.

Submitted by Kim Tracy Prince/ Photo by http://gonolagetawayinc.com/
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