valentinesday posts
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Feb 5th, 2010 at 4:00PM: There's only one way to go to Fiji: Turtle Island. The Valentine's Day deal from this luxury resort is nothing short of incredible. Book five nights in paradise, and you'll get two more nights free ... in beachfront accommodations in a two-room "bure." And, all meals are covered, including any romantic lunches you want to enjoy on the beach -- they'll be packed to order! The other activities are ...
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Feb 5th, 2010 at 8:30AM: Forget chocolate and flowers - how about treating your loved one to sex in a restaurant bathroom?
You'll need to travel to Toronto for the experience, but Mildred's Temple Kitchen has announced that they'll encourage any of their guests to use their bathrooms for some Valentine's day nooky.
Now, I'm no prude, but I don't think I'd be too comfortable standing in line with other couples as we ...
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Feb 3rd, 2010 at 11:00AM:
Our friends at hotel comparison site Trivago always manage to send us timely articles on European hotels. Take for example this list of the top ten romantic Valentine's day hotels.
The lineup has some of the best kept secrets, including a small luxury hotel next door to Buckingham Palace, a renovated millhouse in the French Dordogne and a quaint hotel overlooking the Italian Umbria. Here ...
by Annie Scott (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Feb 2nd, 2010 at 4:00PM:
LA's beautiful Ona Spa has a decadent Valentine's Day indulgence you don't want to miss: The Chocolate & Rose Treatment.
Chocolate and rose aromas custom-made at the spa will tantalize your olfactory senses as you are scrubbled down with exfoliating cocoa powder and soothing aloe. After that, your body will be snugly wrapped in a jasmine and rose essential oil elixir and -- here's the ...
by Lauren Nigro (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Feb 2nd, 2010 at 2:32PM: Some people like to travel for food. Others prefer to travel for sun. Still others enjoy traveling so they can share a secluded destination with a loved one. Here are ten romantic destinations for couples of all ages to enjoy... together.
Verona, Italy
Located in the northeast part of Italy near the Swiss border, Verona is most famously known as the setting of William Shakespeare's passionate ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 30th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The tough part about Valentine's Day is that it's in February, making the weather too cold to do anything really fun outside. So, trade in the snow for a spot on the beach this year. Le Domaine de Lonvilliers on St. Martin is offering a great new package. Spend three nights at the resort (free room upgrade based on availability), and receive roundtrip boat transfer from the airport, a bottle of ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 29th, 2010 at 4:00PM: You want to do something for Valentine's Day this year, but you don't know where to turn. Travel is always a great idea, and the economy is definitely cutting your way. There are deals everywhere. Of course, this just makes the choices even harder. Well, I just happened upon three packages from Regent Hotels that will make your decision a little harder ... how can you narrow even this short list ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 29th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Want to become Romeo? Ladies, want to turn your husband or boyfriend into the most romantic character who never lived (and didn't even do that long)? Check out the latest deal from the Romeo Hotel in Naples, Italy; it's designed to turn even a guy like me into a real romantic. For a rate starting at 625 euro, you'll be able to spend two nights in a Deluxe Harbor View Room, enjoy champagne and ...
by Melanie Nayer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 28th, 2010 at 2:30PM: What does your loved one smell like? The folks at Four Seasons are ready to find out.
We've published all sorts of Valentine's Day packages, including in-room massages, breakfasts in bed and while not technically a Valentine's Day offering, we can't forget the human bed warmers over at the Holiday Inn. But the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is putting a new twist on Valentine's ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 28th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Kimpton's offering you two ways to spend Valentine's Day in Manhattan this year: one if you're inclined to recognize the holiday, the other if you're flying solo. Let's face it; Valentine's day isn't designed to appeal to everyone, and the single folks shouldn't get screwed just because the only way they could get a "date" that night involves several appearances by Benjamin Franklin.
If you're ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 27th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Sometimes, the best service is none at all. With the "Do Not Disturb" getaways for Valentine's Day, you'll check into any number of hotels in the Caribbean or Latin America, and there will be plenty of people who will be happy to leave you alone. Check in early, if you like, and disappear for a while, and you can arrange for late checkout, too.
Don't get me wrong -- the "Do Not Disturb" package ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 26th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Nobody should have to rub one out on Valentine's Day alone ... nothing is more depressing. So, let Kimpton help you get the contact you need. At 41 hotels , you can take advantage of the "Rub the One You're with" package from February 1, 2010 through the end of March. Your stay will include a private one-hour massage instruction class. Using the whole "teach a man to fish" concept, you'll make ...
by Katie Hammel (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 21st, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Can't get enough travel news? Fear not, here is some more travel talk from around the web.
Chocolate and red wine are the perfect pair, especially for a romantic Valentine's celebration. Here's a list of chocolate and wine events around the country in February. [via About.com]
Sometimes a place is just so different from what we've known, it can be a little hard to deal. This ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 21st, 2010 at 1:00PM: Nothing beats Valentine's Day in Manhattan. You have an endless supply of amazing restaurants at your fingertips, Broadway is never far and at night, the city takes on new vibrancy. To anchor your Valentine's Day experience, the hotel must be nothing short of perfect. So, kick around a stay at The Pierre this time around. Located on the southeast corner of Central Park, this year's package for the ...
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 21st, 2010 at 12:30PM:
Woody Allen said "As long as you haven't been kissed during any of those rainy Parisian afternoons, you haven't been kissed at all".
Having met my wife in Paris, I have to agree with Woody. There really is something magical about Paris. It can be as busy and loud as any other big city, but it also offers plenty of places to just get away from it all, and enjoy the company of someone you ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 20th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Nothing says "romance" like a roaring fire on a chilly evening on Valentine's Day. Through the windows, you can see snow-laden trees and pure white landscapes. From the warmth of your room, you can enjoy the winter wonderland outside, as you settle down for the perfect evening with the perfect person in your life. If this is how you envision your Valentine's Day this year, turn your thoughts to ...
by Melanie Nayer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 19th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Valentine's Day brings out the romantic in people, and for some people there are no limits to the depths of their romance. Case in point: the fine staff at the Holiday Inn's London Kensington hotel.
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These happy helpers will hop in your bed (for free) for a five-minute ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 19th, 2010 at 1:00PM: After the toll that 2009 took on your spirit and your body, it's time for you to commit to a relaxed and steady 2010. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in on board with this and is kicking in some amazing deals through its Willow Stream spa brand, which is available around the world. So, if you're planning to hit Monte Carlo, Miami or the Mayan Riviera, you'll have a top-shelf treatment ready and ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 17th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Skip the typical Paris hotels this Valentine's Day, and enjoy the "casual chic" environment at the Hotel Jules. Valid only between February 12 and 15, the recently renovated hotel is offering a comfortable price of EUR223 a night for one of the 100 rooms on its six floors. The package includes breakfast daily for two people (this isn't the weekend to go to Paris alone, right?!), red roses and two ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 16th, 2010 at 10:00AM: The Red Carnation hotel group is rolling out the red carpet for Valentine's Day. At all its UK properties, romance will be shaped by luxury, leaving you to focus on the person with you. You'll be greeted with a bottle of pink champagne, and every evening will be punctuated with a unique romantic turndown service. Enjoy chocolate covered strawberries at any time in your room, and dine on culinary ...
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