Romantic Rendezvousedited by Ellen Schofield  Omni Hotels Texas Collection “Leapend Weekend”. The pampering begins at the moment of arrival. Guests will be greeted with a decadent chocolate surprise and champagne for two, moving on to a complementary in-room movie each night, breakfast in bed in the morning, customized spa experiences arranged by the concierge, late check-out upon request and a complementary signature robe to take home. This package is available at nine Texas locations from February 28 to March 2, 2008.
San Diego Poetry Slam. Start by dressing the part of a poor, bohemian poet. Next, enjoy a dinner in San Diego's North Park neighborhood of small restaurants, or to be truly authentic, watch the diners longingly while sharing a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread, and some cheese. Finally, walk to the San Diego poetry slam to catch the latest stand-up performance, every evening at 9:00 PM. The slam is a spoken word celebration and tournament that features locally renowned poets, brand new slammers, and everyone in between. If you're a poet and you want feedback on your work, you'll get it here. If you want to get paid for your words, slam will give you a chance to win the competitor’s fee kitty. Judges are picked at random out of the audience so you never know what kind of poetry will win on any given week, but no matter who wins the evening is sure to be a lot of fun. www.sdpoetryslam.com. To confirm dates and details: www.collectivepurpose.org  Elite Island Resorts “Romance and Privacy” Package. Enjoy a romantic champagne sunset cruise; a private dinner in your room, a private verandah or a secluded beach locale, a couples massage, matching bath robes or t-shirts and more. The package is available through December 20, 2008 at select locations. For the ultimate in romance, couples can renew their vows or opt to be married at any Elite Island resort. The wedding is complementary when select deluxe accommodations for at least seven nights are booked.
800-345-0356 or eliteislandresorts.com. Sizzling Romantic Getaway Ideas From Fodor’s. San Francisco: Best Place to Propose: in a balloon, high over the golden hills of Napa Valley. Best Place to Make Up: Muir Woods, a few miles north of San Francisco is a perfect place to wander hand-in-hand along the paths under 1000-year old giant trees and breathe piney air. Rome, Italy: Best Place to Propose: the Villa d’Este, a seductive garden with more than 500 very festive fountains just outside the city. Best Place to Make Up: the Bocca della Verita (The Mouth of Truth), in the portico of the church of Santa Maria. Since the Middle Ages this sculpture has been used as a lie detector. If you’re fibbing, the mouth will bite off your hand. If you don’t draw back a bloody stump, your lover should trust your sincerity. Paris, France: Best Place to Propose: The Basilica de Sacré-Coeur, specifically at the top of the 234 steps. Best Place to Make Up: Le Vert Galant, a quiet park named for Henri IV, who was known for his many love affairs, and said to be the place where “sweethearts love to linger.” Fodor’s San Francisco 2008, Fodor’s Exploring Rome, 7th Edition, Fodor’s Paris 2008 | 