Valentine’s Day doesn’t need another box of chocolates. This year, go a little wild: adult-only resorts, sun-soaked escapes, cruises, and playful experiences that turn 'we should do this sometime' into 'pack light and surprise.' Add artful books and flights for extra fun. Gifts that are bold, mischievous and unforgettable.

A dare. A sensual escape. A morning that started the way most stories end with sheets tangled, sun on skin and no deadlines in sight. In Part One of this exclusive story set at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl, Jess and James takes readers inside their moment. Welcome to a new kind of rendezvous.