Valentine Resort Specials and Romantic Hotel Packages
by Madelyn Miller
As Valentine’s Day draws near, there’s still plenty of time for the
romantically inclined to plan an unforgettable getaway for two. Here are
some ideas to set love soaring
Romance Reigns at Trump Hotel Collection
With Valentine’s Day Packages from Coast to Coast.
 And to celebrate the
most legendary of love affairs, the Once in a Lifetime package pulls out all
the stops with everything couples need to pop the question, including a
diamond ring from Ivana Trump Fine Jewelry and a coordinated proposal from
the 89th floor of Trump Tower. The package also features one night in a
Grand Deluxe Lake View Suite, limousine transport to and from the hotel, a
welcome bottle of Champagne, an in-suite private chef dinner for two, two
dozen red roses, a full day of spa treatments for two, a romantic turndown
at night, and in-room American breakfast for two. Complimentary 2 p.m. late
check-out is based on availability. Rates begin at $20,100. for one-, two-
and three-bedroom suite bookings and is available through March 20, 2010.
(888) 44-TRUMP
http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/Special_Offers/Special_Offers.asp.
Romantic San Francisco
The newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is romancing couples with
two San Francisco-inspired Valentine’s Day packages, namely the “Fisherman’s
Wharf Crab Festival Chocolate Lovers” Romance Package and the “Amour
Romance” Package
“Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Festival Chocolate Lovers” Romance Package
Especially designed for crustacean lovers, the “Fisherman’s Wharf Crab
Festival Chocolate Lovers” Romance Package starts at only $224 and includes:
accommodations for two, for one night; two all day Cable Car passes;
complimentary Dungeness Crab cake appetizer in the hotel’s Knuckles at the
Wharf restaurant; a Ghirardelli Chocolate amenity; two tickets to Enoteca
Musto’s wine and chocolate pairing event, featuring Gruet Brut, New Mexico,
NV, paired with white chocolate & pistachios; La Crema Pinot Noir, Sonoma
Coast, 2007, paired with Dark Chocolate; and Quinta de Noval Tawny Port,
paired with milk chocolate. This special offer is available on Saturday,
February 13, 2010, only.
“Amour Romance” Package
For more traditional couples, the “Amour Romance” Package sets the stage
for romance. Starting at only $189, the package includes: accommodations for
two, for one night; full American breakfast for two (room service or in
Knuckles); bottle of Champagne; chocolate covered strawberries; turndown
service (on request); and late check out to 2:00 p.m. (on request). Since
true romantics can celebrate their love at any time of year, this option is
available from now through the December 30, 2010.
For reservations and additional information, visit http:fishermanswharf.hyatt.com
or call (415) 563-1234 or toll free (800) 233-1234 and click on or ask for
the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf “Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Festival Chocolate
Lovers” Romance or “Amour Romance” packages.
Best Aphrodisiac ending :
Cotton Tree Boutique Cottage Hotel, Cayman
Islands
Couples who book the Honeymoon Romance Package (valid through April 2010)
at the Cayman Islands’ first boutique cottage hotel receive a 3 hour private
tour aboard a luxury yacht with access to a Sea-Doo wave runner, an
aphrodisiac dinner prepared in-suite matched with the perfect wine, a
professional photograph, and champagne and hor d’oeuvres upon arrival. Also
included is daily breakfast stocked in the cottage, DVD’s, music, and
roundtrip airport transfers.
A top local chef is on hand for a cooking lesson to prepare an
aphrodisiac dinner ensuite (starting with oysters or one of the Caribbean's
favorite aphrodisiacs, conch, and ending with a chocolate decadence dessert)
with a sommelier choosing the wines to match.
Chocolate Flight: Mousse, rum truffle, sorbet and soufflé
The three-night luxurious package starts at $3,500 per couple, plus tax.
www.caymancottontree.com
Sweethearts Staying at Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk
Can Renew
Vows on Valentine’s Day
Couples reconnect in paradise by saying “I Do” for a second time with
Hawaiian-inspired ceremony
Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk is making Valentine’s Day 2010 even
sweeter by offering guests a chance to renew their romance with a
complimentary vow-renewal ceremony on Sunday, February 14, 2010. By
incorporating unique Hawaiian-style elements, this non-denominational
ceremony will be one that couples remember forever. The celebration of love
will take place on Valentine’s Day on the resort’s Grand Lanai.
“Hawaii’s brilliant sunsets, swaying palms and turquoise waters naturally
provide a picture-perfect backdrop for romance; our Valentine’s Day vow
renewal is a poignant way for couples to honor their love and celebrate
their time together in paradise,” said Teri Orton, director of sales and
marketing for Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk.
Couples participating in the ceremony will exchange a Hawaiian lei
symbolizing the unbroken circle of love while repeating to each other the
word ALOHA.
"A" Akahi (Kindness)
"L" Lokahi (Harmony)
"O" Oluolu (Polite)
"H" Haahaa (Humility)
"A" Ahonui (Patience)
Following the lei exchange and kiss, couples will then dance to the
Hawaiian Wedding Song. This special celebration begins on the resort’s Grand
Lanai at 6:15 p.m.
“Suite Romance” Package
Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk’s “Suite Romance” package is the
perfect Valentine’s Day treat for couples -- inclusive of a private in-suite
massage for two in the traditional Hawaiian lomilomi style, free gifts to
remember the experience and signature desserts from Roy’s Waikiki or Ruth’s
Chris Steak House at Waikiki Beach Walk.
The in-suite lomilomi massage is provided by licensed practitioners who
will start the special treatment with a full body, 45-minute massage using
Hawaii-made oils. Followed by a relaxing pineapple sweet and sour sugar
scrub, couples will be taught how to practice lomilomi on one another – so
the romance can continue after returning home. As part of the Suite Romance
package, guests receive a special gift that includes the pineapple sweet and
sour sugar scrub used in the treatment and a bottle of Hawaii-made massage
oil. Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk’s “Suite Romance” package starts at
$289 per night and is available through December 20, 2010.
From one’s first step on the property to the last wave goodbye, a stay at
Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk will put visitors in a state of “suite”
bliss. As the only full-service, all-suite resort on Oahu, Embassy
Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk offers a variety of Hawaii-inspired services and
amenities. For example, awaiting them in their suite is a Hawaiian story
card placed on the pillow – a different one each day – to inform and educate
guests about Hawaii’s unique heritage.
Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk offers daily complimentary, Full
Cooked-to-Order breakfasts featuring traditional hot breakfast dishes and an
extensive omelet station as well as a nightly manager’s reception* including
complimentary snacks and cocktails.
Renewing your vows is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your spouse,
so make your reservations now, and Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk will
take care of the rest. (Please note that participants are required to be
legally married.) For the Suite Romance package, enter promotional code: LUV
at
www.EmbassySuitesWaikiki.com or over the phone at 1-800-EMBASSY.
The City of Brotherly Love knows how to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Hotel Palomar Philadelphia will be offering two packages around
Valentine's Day - Misery Loves Company and Rub the One You're With.
Misery Loves Company (rates from $299, based on double occupancy in a
queen/queen deluxe room) is designed for singles looking to get away - it
includes a fifth of vodka with a choice of cranberry or orange juice, a pint
of Ben and Jerry's ice cream and a complimentary in-room movie.
Rub the One You're With (rates from $349) is for couples looking for a
hands-on way to pamper their partner, featuring a how-to massage instruction
class with a personal massage therapist, a take-home massage kit, a packet
of aromatherapy bath salts, a welcome bottle of champagne and complimentary
overnight parking.
117 S 17th St ·
Philadelphia
(215) 563-5006
http://www.hotelpalomar-philadelphia.com/
Mucho Amor in Mexico
Complimentary Aphrodisiac at the Los Cabos “Hotel with a Heart”
In-suite Experience -- a $380 Value – Included for Valentine’s Day (& the
Entire Month of February)
Couples looking for romance this Valentine’s Day need look no further
than the 237-suite beachfront Marquis Los Cabos Resort, where guests are
invited to enjoy a complimentary Aphrodisiac In-suite Experience for two for
the entire month of February. Designed to help promote spiritual
communication, this couples’ therapy begins with a bath of essential oils
and crystals of pink & white quartz to energize and stimulate the heart
chakra.
Couples are then treated to a glass of red wine, prepared with a stone of
Garnet, to help stimulate the base of chakra. Finally, the Spa Marquis
therapist prepares a synergy of sandalwood, Mexican herbs called “patchouli”
and ginger to proceed with an acupressure massage to stimulate vital energy.
The complimentary Aphrodisiac Experience is only valid when guests book a
minimum of three room nights in a Junior Suite during the month of February
2010. Through May 2010, Junior Suite room rates start at $361/night. Taxes
and service charge are not included. For reservations, please call 1-(877)
238-9399 or visit the new
www.marquisloscabos.com.
Featured in National Geographic Traveler’s “Hotels with a Heart,” the
Marquis Los Cabos donates five percent of the hotel’s annual revenue for the
staff’s education and healthcare in its Marquis University. Since 2003, the
resort has helped on average 20 employees a year obtain primary schooling
and bachelor degrees.
About Marquis Los Cabos
The 237 all-suite beachfront Marquis Los Cabos Resort is located on the
southernmost tip of the Baja California península, where the Sea of Cortez
meets the Pacific Ocean, and is minutes from the authentic Old World village
of San Jose del Cabo as well as the lively town of Cabo San Lucas. The
resort features a 15,000 square foot holistic spa and fitness center, an
exclusive gourmet restaurant where a Michelin-pedigreed chef prepares a
nightly prix fixe menu and an extensive collection of Latin American
sculpture and painting on display in public areas and guest suites.
“Couples…It Takes Two” at the Outrigger Reef
on the Beach in
Honolulu
Art Displays by Kuloko Artists and dancing by Albert Franz Ballroom
Dancers
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Kuloko Arts of Hawaii, located in the
Ocean Tower lobby of the Outrigger Reef on the Beach presents “Couples…It
Takes Two,” a special event to celebrate that special bond between loving
couples.
On Saturday, February 13, 2010, Kathleen King, owner of Kuloko Arts
invites everyone to a special day filled with love. Drawings and paintings
of couples of all kinds will be on display and for sale by various local
artists who have made Kuloko Arts of Hawaii their home, including Patrice
Federspiel, Kristine Provenza, Kathleen King, MaryBeth, Teri Inouye, Jeff
Pagay, Shana Sguier, Edguardo Garcia and Gladys Dormido.
To add to the celebration, The Albert Franz Ballroom Dancers will hold
two special performances by dance partners Albert Franz and Teresa Yi and
Calvin and Debra Ota. Show times are at 4:30 pm and 9:30 pm just outside the
store in the Ocean Tower lobby. Albert Franz is a professional ballroom
dancer and has competed in various national ballroom dancing competitions.
He has placed in the United States Professional Ten-Dance champions eight
out of nine years and has also represented the United States at the World
Professional Ten-Dance competition.
Art show display and dance floor are located at the lobby fronting Kuloko
Arts of Hawaii, Shore Bird, and Ocean House restaurants. For more
information about this event call (808) 922-5110 or visit
www.kulokoarts.com
For couples who wish to continue the celebration and dance the night away
in Waikiki, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach offers an attractive kamaaina
room rate starting from only $139 (plus tax) for local residents with valid
I.D.
call toll free 1-800-OUTRIGGER (1-800-688-7444) within the United States,
Guam and Canada. Elsewhere call direct to 303-369-7777 (long distance
charges apply). Or, visit
www.outriggerreef.com or e-mail
reservations@outrigger.com.
Love is Priceless. Admission to Callaway Gardens is Free
Enjoy complimentary admission to Callaway Gardens between now and
February 28, 2010. No coupon, no ticket, no voucher required.
It may be Winter but there are lots of fun things to do and see at
Callaway Gardens such as visiting the warm, tropical Cecil B. Day Butterfly
Center; seeing the amazing free-flight Birds of Prey show and exploring in
the beautiful John A. Sibley Horticultural Center. There is a fun nature
photography exhibit through Feb. 23 that showcases images found in nature
that represent the alphabet and more. Or, you can get outdoors and get a
little exercise on one of the many walking trails or meander through the
Gardens on the Discovery Bicycle Trail (bicycles are available for rent or
bring your own).
Every season provides a great reason to visit Callaway Gardens!
Now through February 28, 2010. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Georgia
For More Information, visit
www.callawaygardens.com or call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292).
About Callaway Gardens
For almost 60 years Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation,
inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of
visitors. Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway
Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and
residential communities on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.
Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery
center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout
the year.
In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 100,000 square feet of
meeting space, 923 guest rooms, restaurants, a full-service spa, shops,
golf, tennis, fishing and more.
Callaway Gardens Living includes five unique residential communities with
custom homesites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course –
each close-knit community offers an ideal home away from home or full-time
residence.
Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,000 acre preserve – conserved, untouched
land set aside for biological studies and environmental conservation.
Toast to Valentine’s Day with the JW Marriott Denver
 Unwind with your someone special this February at Denver’s favorite
luxury hotel
Think outside the little blue box this February and treat your sweetheart
to a romantic Valentine’s Getaway to the JW Marriott Denver.
Indulge in a relaxing Couples Massage at the Spa at Cherry Creek. Catch
up over appetizers and cocktails in the hotel’s cozy restaurant, Second Home
Kitchen + Bar. And then toast to your happiness with champagne and chocolate
covered cherries while unwinding in your luxurious guest room.
Offering a 20% savings off of standard pricing, the JW Marriott
Valentine’s package starts at only $229 per night and includes:
Accommodations for two in a luxurious guestroom
$50 gift card to the Spa at Cherry Creek
Two complimentary cocktails or appetizers in Second Home
Chocolate covered cherries and strawberries with a bottle of champagne
The package is available Friday, Feb. 12 – Monday, Feb. 15, with Monday
only available with a Sunday night stay over. Upgrades to Mountain View and
Concierge Level are available; room tax is not included. Rate Code: LUV
The dog-friendly JW Marriott Denver, located in the heart of Denver’s
Cherry Creek North shopping district at 150 Clayton Lane, features 196
opulent guest rooms and suites that blend modern décor with generous space,
high-tech amenities and an exquisite 4-piece marble bathroom. The hotel,
which was named one of the “710 World’s Best Places to Stay” by Condé Nast
Traveler, recently completed more than $2 million in property enhancements.
303-316-2700
www.jwmarriottdenver.com
Romantic Choices Make Arizona Biltmore the Place for Lovers
on
Valentine’s Day and Throughout February
On Valentine’s Day, and throughout the month of February, lovers can
share: a Romantic Couple’s Massage Under the Stars in a rose-petal strewn
heated spa cabana with champagne; a Valentine-themed Chocolate Afternoon
Tea; a Candlelight Romance for Two Package enjoyed in the privacy of your
room or suite, or a Cabana Club Romance Package experienced in a poolside
cabana. And on Valentine’s Day itself, romantic dinners with wine pairings
in Wrights at the Biltmore and Frank & Albert’s restaurants.
Romantic Couple’s Massage Under the Stars:
Couples enjoy a side-by-side, 50-minute massage at sunset in one of the
spa’s private, heated outdoor cabanas with burning candles glowing and red
rose petals sprinkled on the massage tables, followed by a split of
champagne or wine and chocolate-covered strawberries served at the adjacent
Jacuzzi under the stars. $350, tax and gratuity not included.
Chocolate Afternoon Tea:
Daily in February in the Tea Lounge from 1:30-4:30 p.m., it features
special chocolate desserts. Biltmore Grand Tea is $36 and Biltmore Royal
Tea, with Kir Royal or Mimosa, is $46. Tax and gratuity not included.
In-Room Candlelight Romance for Two Package:
Enjoyed in the privacy of your room or suite, included are a 50-minute
couple’s massage, the chef’s gourmet four-course holiday menu, bottle of
Domaine Chandon Champagne or ZD Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon, a box of
house-made chocolates, and a rose for her. $650 including tax and gratuity
Cabana Club Poolside Romance Package:
Enjoyed poolside in a private Classic Cabana from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., included ares a bottle of champagne, picnic lunch for two,
half-a-dozen chocolate-dipped strawberries, and a rose petal for her. $350,
tax and gratuity not included.
Frank & Albert’s Valentine’s Dinner
is a special three-course holiday menu with optional wine pairing, served
5:30 - 10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14. $45 per person; wine
pairing $25. Tax and gratuity not included. Frank & Albert’s is the
Biltmore’s newly opened restaurant preparing Arizona Comfort Foods and
American Classics featuring the freshest indigenous ingredients.
Wright’s at The Biltmore Valentine’s Dinner:
A four-course gourmet holiday menu at the Arizona Biltmore’s historic
signature restaurant served 5:30 - 10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. $70 per
person; wine pairing $40. Tax and gratuity not included.
For reservations: 602-381-7632, or
www.arizonabiltmore.com.
Engage in some SeaDuction on Valentine’s Day
 The Waikiki Aquarium,
located on Oahu, will be hosting their annual Seaduction Valentine’s Day
Dinner. The evening will feature a champagne reception, candlelit
three-course dinner arranged throughout the Aquarium’s galleries. The
romantic evening is offered at $300 per couple, all-inclusive, with all
proceeds benefiting the Waikiki Aquarium. For reservations, parties call the
Waikiki Aquarium at (808) 440-9015. Couples may reserve the table/exhibit of
their choice on a first come, first serve basis. Group seating is also
available.
The Total Chocolate Immersion Trip
Imagine a week of making chocolate desserts, gelato, and the famous
Amalfitana eggplant & chocolate! Tie on your aprons for Cooking
Chocolate-including hands-on cooking classes featuring the best of Italy’s
dolci. Learn old-world chocolate recipes while blending cultural tours
through southern Italy’s most glamorous and ancient towns, while staying at
the 4 star Villa Franca. In addition to this chocolate-only cooking week,
you will be treated to a full chocolate body massage.
Positano, la citta’ verticale, the vertical city, famous for its
geographical landscape and infinite palate of colors, has attracted writers,
artists and musicians throughout time. Vertical stairways meander upward
amid the whitewashed houses that sit facing the sea. Houses colored of
salmon, corn- yellow and ice-blue were painted so fishermen would recognize
their home from the sea. This once sleepy fishing town discovered by
American soldiers after World War II, is now a famous seaside resort
attracting millionaire yachts and Hollywood starlets. Small artisan shops,
still enthusiastic about their craft, producing one-of-a-kind clothing,
Positano moda, handcrafted gold, and hand-made ceramics line the narrow
streets. Cafes spill out on sidewalks with colorful tables and umbrellas,
while the pedestrian-only walkway lead to Positano’s most breathtaking
beaches. Prettier than any painting, Positano’s magic affects everyone.
Accomodations~ The Villa
The 4 Star is set at Positano’s high point looking out over the sea in
the center of town. All the rooms are elegant, bright and decorated with
pastel frescoes and Amalfi coast ceramic tiles in azure blues, lemon yellows
and the natural cool colors of the Amalfi Coast. Each room has a sea view
terrace and fully equipped private bathroom, air-conditioning, mini-bar, and
Satellite TV. The Villa offers a rooftop swimming pool with bar, Internet
point, an award-winning restaurant, 24 hour room service and continuous free
shuttle service around Positano and its envirs.
Each morning a copious full buffet breakfast is served at the Villa with
cappuccino, fresh Italian croissants, pastries and breakfasts foods to
satisfy any international palate. The knowledgeable staff are available 24
hours to answer questions, give advice and offer every comfort you might
imagine.
The wellness center in the hotel offers full exercise facilities, spa,
sauna and a variety of natural massage services.
Neapolitan and Amalfi Coast Cooking Classes
Join award-winning gourmet and pastry chefs, from the decorated
chocolatier Antonio to the Chef Lizia for a week of cooking with chocolate.
Your cooking classes will tempt your sweet tooth as you will use chocolate
in more ways than you can imagine. Chef Antonio’s award-winning works of
chocolate have included a 6 foot chocolate mermaid, one of the world’s
largest crêpes, served with chocolate-hazelnut Nutella, and most recently
the largest iced coffee frappe in the world, with over 2000 Italian
espressos added and whipped. Chef Antonio hosts an annual Chocolate Party
with cioccolatini, mini chocolate truffles in flavors from the lightest
white chocolate dusted with coconut, to the darkest, cioccolato fondente,
with a bit of spicy chili pepper. Chef Antonio’s clients include movie
stars, Sophia Loren, Italian VIP, the Pope and chocolate and ice cream
lovers from all over the world.
From celebrity chefs to home-style cooking with Chef Lizia, you learn
chocolate delights such as the flourless chocolate almond cake- caprese,
topped with panna-whipped cream and a veil of powdered sugar.
You will also learn desserts made with chocolate that you may never have
imagined such as the local Amalfi Coast specialty-a layered eggplant stacked
with chocolate. This melanzane al cioccolato is served with canditi-dried
and candied orange and topped with crushed almonds. This recipe originated
in the monastery of Tramonti in the mountains above the Amalfi Coast town of
Maiori. During the Middle Ages, the monks dipped their eggplant in a liqueur
mixed with herbs, spices and sugar. When chocolate was brought to Europe
from the New World in the 16th century, the Amalfi people started dipping
their eggplant in chocolate. Today the tradition continues with this
delicate melanzane al cioccolato.
Lauren Birmingham Piscitelli
Cooking Vacations
20 Park Plaza –
Suite 400
Boston, MA 02116
Tele: 617.247.4112 Toll Free:
1.800.916.1152
www.cooking-vacations.com
Italy Office:
Via G. Marconi, 177
84017 Positano, Italy
Tele: 39.339.604.2933
Adults only Month at Me Cancun
ME by Melia Invites Adventurous Travelers to an Amorous Experience
What happens at ME Cancun, stays at ME Cancun. ME by Melia’s urban resort
is offering a variety of special events and packages during its “Adults
Only” month this February. With a tag line intended to leave everything to
the imagination – pack your bags, leave your baggage -- couples and singles
alike are encouraged
Three exclusive “Behind Closed Doors” packages are being offered for
guests looking to spice things up. From in-room couples’ massages and
aphrodisiacs to ultra romantic dinners and access to a private hotel
entrance, guests will be able to live out their wildest fantasies.
Additionally, ME Cancun is waiving its standard fee for an additional person
per guest room.
Beyond the packages offered, ME Cancun will have a multitude of
resort-wide activities to arouse curiosity and inspire creativity among
participating guests. Weekends are kicked off with a Friday “Ladies Night”
at Rande Gerber’s Rose Bar where guest DJs and VIP bottle service make for a
hot, high-energy party until 2 am.
For those left standing, the romp continues at “SuiteME After Party” at
the property’s original SuiteME, the one-of-a-kind suite that hosted the
cast of the 22nd season of MTV’s The Real World. For next morning revivals,
patrons will be served poolside “Bloody Mary Levelers,” and every weekend,
starting at 11 am, DJs create the ultimate vibe at the Maxim Pool Party.
If guests need to unwind, they have the opportunity to be completely
pampered during special manicure and pedicure cocktail parties in SuiteME
every Saturday. Guests can also enjoy cocktails and a beautiful Cancun
sunset from the Mermaids Terrace, overlooking the lagoon, every weekday from
4-6 pm.
ME Cancun is a must for adventurous travelers looking for a stress-free
vacation with no kids allowed. With three packages to choose from, there is
something for everyone, ensuring guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
“Spice” Package
· Body Toppings: Whipped Cream, Chocolate, Sprinkles,
etc.
· In-Room Aphrodisiac Dinner: Oysters, Champagne, Strawberries
· Bottle of Absinthe
· VIP Access to SuiteME Party on Friday
“Stress Relief” Package
· In-Room Couples Massage
· Titillation
Feathers
· Candle-lit Palapa or Beach Dinner
· Personal Romance
Shopper at Luxury Avenue
“I’s Wide Shut” Package
· Airport Transfer in Tinted-Windowed SUV
·
Entry through Private Entrance of ME Cancun, In-Room Check-In
· In-Room
Aphrodisiac Dinner: Oysters, Champagne, Strawberries
· VIP Access to
SuiteME Party on Friday
ME Cancun is a personality-based hotel concept, combining modern design
and original art with the latest sounds and flavors. Every amenity is
enhanced by the latest technology while an Aura Experience Manager
orchestrates a highly personalized and complete guest experience. Each of
the 419 guest rooms, including 32 Loft Suites, four Level Suites, and four
Passion Suites, offers stunning ocean and lagoon views providing
breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. SuiteME, the one-of-a-kind suite that
recently housed the cast of the 22nd season of MTV’s The Real World, comes
equipped with lavish amenities, highly-stylized furnishings, sweeping views
of the Caribbean, and all the comforts of home. ME Cancun offers acclaimed
restaurants, three pools, endless amenities, and the YHI Spa, the ideal
place for relaxation while on vacation.
www.mebymelia.com
Escape to a romantic Hideaway at the Legendary Hermosa Inn
The newly-remodeled Hermosa Inn offers the perfect romantic hideaway for
you and your sweetie this Valentine's Day.The Hermosa Inn Rendezvous Romance
Getaway includes a one-night stay in a newly-remodeled casita, $100 dining
credit at the Four Diamonds Lon's, champagne and chocolate covered
strawberries delivered upon arrival and a special romance gift basket
including a book of love poetry, a lavender-filled silk eye pillow, and an
aromatic romance candle for setting the mood.
Gentleman, take note for this ideal all-inclusive amenity package to woo
your special someone this Valentine's holiday at the romantic Hermosa Inn.
Cost for the Rendezvous Romance Getaway package is $529 and good for the
month of February.
Known for its one-of-a-kind charm and steeped in Arizona history, the
newly-remodeled accommodations at The Hermosa Inn offer a private patio,
sitting room, beehive fireplaces, wood-beamed cathedral ceilings,
hand-painted tile, Egyptian cotton bedding and dreamy canopy beds.
Beautifully upgraded bathrooms have spacious walk-in showers, oversized
antique pedestal bathtubs ideal for soaking and sumptuous Waterworks
products for a relaxing experience.
www.hermosainn.com
Houston is an icon of Romance
In the heart of the historic district and amidst many of the city’s most
talked about restaurants and bars, Hotel ICON is the perfect place to start
and end your Valentine’s getaway.
 Not ready for the next
step or have to get home to the other loves in your life (aka the kids)
Enjoy a delectable, three course prix fixe dinner on February 14th created
by VOICE’s award winning chef Michael Kramer. Mix and match menu elements
ranging from natural aphrodisiacs to the savory and sweet and take in the
turn-of-the-century space, considered a Houston gem for its architecture,
décor and cuisine. Highlights include Pacific Oysters with Housemade
Pancetta, Israeli Couscous and Vermouth Cream; Filet of Beef “Sous Vide”
with Black Truffle Gnocchi, Hedgehog Mushrooms and Sherry Vinegar Sauce; and
Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Bombe with Espresso Ice Cream and Cinnamon Sabayon.
Priced at $75 per person excluding tax and gratuity.
 Love Actually
Enjoy a bottle of chilled champagne and chocolate covered strawberries
delivered to your room, leave your car at valet on us and take advantage of
the plush, period-inspired bedrooms that have become a hallmark of this
landmark property. Offered February 12th through 14th and based on double
occupancy. Prices starting at $217 per room, per night excluding tax and
gratuity.
Pillow Talk
Create a Valentine’s memory you’ll never forget and never leave your
room. Enjoy complimentary valet, welcome bottle of champagne and chocolate
covered strawberries, couples massage (in room or at the hotel’s Balance Day
Spa) and unique bath butler service, incorporating exotic oils, bubbles and
candlelight. Offered February 12th through 14th and based on double
occupancy. Prices begin at $545 per room, per night excluding tax and
gratuity.
For reservations, call 713-224-4266
www.hotelicon.com
Use your imagination
Hotel Gansevoort
A chic, full-service urban resort in New York City’s Meatpacking
district, is offering a Valentine’s Day Indulgence Escape Package with all
the items necessary for creating some naughty distractions this winter. With
prices starting at $615.00* for a Deluxe room and $855.00* for a Suite, this
package is offered until February 21, 2010 and includes:
(www.hotelgansevoort.com)
Early check-in (1pm)
Deluxe Room or Suite accommodations
A dozen red roses
Chocolate-covered strawberries
Pool access and two complimentary poolside beverages
Bottle of chilled Moet champagne
Mile High Kit
1. a mini vibrator with battery included
2. mirror
3. 2 condoms
4. and lubricating jelly,
5. all in a sleek, pocket
size travel kit
Twister
Book of Erotic Games
Complimentary Continental breakfast in Tanuki Tavern
Late check-out (2pm)
The most calorie Valentine you can find
Renaissance Hotels has partnered with Dylan’s Candy Bar to create the
Escape!® Romance Valentines Day package available at participating
Renaissance Hotels throughout the United States and Canada. The package is
available for your readers to book starting at www.RenHotelsRomance.com and
is available for stays between February 11-15, 2010.
 To launch this Valentine’s
Day package, Dylan’s Candy Bar created an exclusive fantasy candy land suite
with over 300 pounds of candy at the Renaissance New York Hotel 57, which
will be available this Valentine’s Day as well. Nick Cannon joined in on the
fun to check out the suite for his valentine, wife Mariah Carey. “Talk about
feeling like a kid in a candy store! The Renaissance Hotels Dylan’s Candy
Bar Sweetest Suite is amazing and perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth like
me” said Nick.
Renaissance Hotels Dylan’s Candy Bar Sweetest Suite
 · The whimsical “Sweetest
Suite” is available at the Renaissance New York Hotel 57 for two nights
only, this February 13-15 for $2,500.
Readers can book this exclusive package by calling 212-651-3205. It
includes:
White chocolate fountain
Edible candy wall
Cotton candy machine
Over 300 pounds of edible candy
And gum balls and chocolate treats in
every drawer
No Calorie chocolate to cover your Bodies
Hyatt Hill Country, Texas
Windflower - The Hill Country Spa
Valentine's Treatment of the Season. Available throughout February
Chocolate for Lovers
Smells more delicious than flowers and creates lasting memories of your
special day together. Look, feel and smell scrumptious with this insanely
decadent chocolate sugary scrub that leaves your skin feeling
soft and smooth. Indulge in the all-over chocolate infused wrap, rich in
anti-oxidants. Complete your fat-free experience with a wonderfully sweet
body moisturizer that leaves your skin looking rich & fabulous!
Choose from Chocolate-Strawberry, Chocolate - Cherry, Chocolate Mint or
Chocolate-Chocolate. Yummy! And guilt-free!
90 minutes $200; Add a 30-minute massage therapy to this service and be
extra sweet, $55
Couples' Massage, something special for the two of you. 60 minutes $275, 90
Minutes $350
Prefer to have the couples' massage in the privacy of your guestroom? Please
contact the spa reservations department at 210-767-5577 for availability.
Sweet Tweets for social media Lovers
For Snowbirds, RockResort’s Arrabelle at Vail Square, is offering a “Sweet
Tweet for Two” package:
· Two night stay at The Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort – A savings
of up to 30 percent!
· One 80 minute couples massage (where they’ll be sure to focus on those
“Twitter thumbs”)
· Roses, champagne, and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival
· A Tweethearts tubing session at adventure ridge.
www.rockresorts.com.
Madelyn Miller did not find a valentine in time for 2010, so she is going
to a Valentine Vampire party instead. Read her stories on
www.travellady.com,
www.carladynews.com,
www.yogayaya.com,
www.cocktailatlas.com,
www.chocolateatlas.com,
www.coffeeatlas.com,
www.teaAtlas.com
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