Feb 6th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
Valentine's Day is coming. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or simply wishing you had someone to "share the love" with, we guarantee you'll love this glimpse into some of the world's most romantic hotel suites. We searched from Canada to Curacao to California to Cabo, London to Paris to Switzerland and even scoured Fiji, Bora Bora and Dubai. Of course, a few picks are close to ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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27 Romantic hotel suites across the world
Feb 6th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
Valentine's Day is coming. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or simply wishing you had someone to "share the love" with, we guarantee you'll love this glimpse into some of the world's most romantic hotel suites. We searched from Canada to Curacao to California to Cabo, London to Paris to Switzerland and even scoured Fiji, Bora Bora and Dubai. Of course, a few picks are close to ...Valentine's Day is coming - where are people traveling?
Jan 27th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Most holidays see a spike in travel - particularly those that involve long weekends. But what happens on the romantic holiday of the year, which, in 2012, just so happens to fall on a Tuesday? Sure, card sales, flowers, chocolate and the prix fixe menu at The Melting Pot will go up in price, but will travel increase?
Kayak sourced the top five most romantic destinations based on both a) ...The couple's guide to Valentine's Day hotel packages
Jan 21st, 2012 at 9:00AM: It's always fun to do something a little special for Valentine's Day, and staying at a luxury hotel can definitely add an air of romance to the occasion. And because we know every couple has a different idea of romance, here is a guide based on your "couple personality" to help you decide where to spend this Valentine's Day.
Nature-loving couples
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Amelia Island, ...My Valentine: 500 year-old letter is first Valentine's Day card
Feb 14th, 2011 at 2:30PM: People often think Valentine's Day is a modern invention, a diabolical conspiracy of florists and greeting card companies to suck money out of poor chumps who should be able to show their love without spending a dime. Actually, sending Valentines is older than modern commercialism.
The BBC reports that the first use of "Valentine" in the English language was in a letter dated 1477 from Margery ...Name a cockroach after your lover: Valentine's Day at the Bronx Zoo
Feb 12th, 2011 at 9:00AM: The Bronx Zoo has come up with a good way to show that special someone you care--name a giant cockroach after them.
The BBC reports that for ten bucks you can buy the rights to one of the zoo's 58,000 giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches and name it after that special someone who bugs you more than anybody else. The zoo says they sold 1,000 dedications in the first day of the promotion. Perhaps ...Single for Valentines Day? Try speed dating on a ski lift!
Feb 12th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Saddleback ski resort, located near Rangeley, Maine, has come up with a unique way for single skiers and snowboarders to meet that special someone this Valentine's Day. On Monday, the resort will host a speed dating event which will run all day long and give would-be lovers the opportunity to get to know one another while riding the double chairlift to the top of the mountain.
The festivities ...Valentine's Day in the sky: find love on a plane
Feb 11th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Are you headed into Monday solo? If that's the case, it might make sense to book a quick flight for the most romantic day of the year! Don't spend Valentine's Day on your couch despising Cupid for neglecting you. According to the latest from travel search site Skyscanner, "flyrting" may be your key to happiness.
According to Skyscanner, almost half of all passengers have confessed to flirting ...Valentine's Day Travel: World Wide Bus offers free bus tickets from NYC-Boston
Feb 10th, 2011 at 5:00PM: If you're tight on cash this Valentine's Day, it may still be possible to plan a last-minute getaway to New York City or the Boston area. World Wide Bus, which launched last fall, is offering free round-trip bus tickets from Manhattan to Cambridge, or vice versa.
Too good to be true? Well, if you can take time off work, the free tickets are valid for travel on Feb. 14 (Valentine's Day), Feb. ...Budget-friendly London Valentine's Day ideas
Feb 10th, 2011 at 10:30AM:
With Valentine's Day coming up shortly, it's time to catalogue some romantic Big Smoke activities. Here are five budget-friendly London Valentine's Day ideas.
1. Flower hunting at Columbia Road Shops & Flower Market. East London's Sunday flower market is jam-packed with shoppers and aimless strollers alike. The streets are full of stands selling flowers, with salesmen barking prices in ...Top 5 hotels to visit for Valentine's Day
Feb 9th, 2011 at 3:00PM:
It's Valentine's Day... that special Hallmark holiday when women swoon over heart shaped candies and men scurry at the last minute to find anything red that might suffice as a thoughtful gift. But let's be real, teddy bears and chocolates are so cliche. Unless it comes in a little blue box with a white ribbon, you're going to have to start upping your game on Valentine's Day.
Good news ...Valentine's day gadget gifts for romantic travelers
Feb 9th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
Sure, pricey chocolates and flowers may be a pretty safe bet for Valentine's day -- but what if you are looking for a gift that'll last quite a bit longer.
We've collected some travel friendly gifts for the special traveler in your life. With prices starting at just $0, there is bound to be something for everyone in this list! ...Daily Pampering: Betrothal Butlers at Woodlands Inn help you pop the question
Jan 31st, 2011 at 4:00PM: Planning to pop the question? Woodlands Inn, a five-star, five-diamond Salamander Hospitality property in Summerville, South Carolina (just a short drive from Charleston) has enlisted a team of Betrothal Butlers to be at your beck and call as you plan your perfect proposal.
This special service is launching for Valentine's Day, but will be available throughout 2011, so if you're considering an ...5 best chocolate factory tours around the U.S.
Jan 28th, 2011 at 11:00AM: If you really want to impress a chocoholic on Valentine's Day, consider stopping by one of these chocolate factory tours in San Francisco, New York City, Las Vegas, Hawaii, and Vermont. Most of these tours are free, plus you'll score complimentary samples -- and extra brownie points for creativity.
But even if you can only give your sweetheart a box of chocolates this year, these tours are ...The ultimate pre-wedding party: Off & Away offers $22,500 bachelor / bachelorette auction
Jan 27th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Ever wonder what happens to the palatial pads used in MTV's "The Real World" after the season is over? In at least a few instances, they've been turned back into their original hotel suites, available for show devotees or high-rollers to rent by the night.
Luxury hotel deal purveyor Off & Away is offering their highest-priced acution to date with the ME Cancun suite apartment that housed ...Daily Pampering: Romance and a Tiffany & Co. shopping spree at Park Hyatt Washington
Jan 25th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Want to really wow your sweetheart this Valentine's Day? It just might take you $8,000 ... but you can do it. The Park Hyatt Washington is offering a special "Suite Romance" package that includes accommodations in its Presidential Suite, dedicated butler service, valet parking, Champagne and strawberries, an en-suite couples massage for two and a set of monogrammed robes.
Wow her with a private ...Daily Pampering: InterContinental Hong Kong's million dollar Valentine's Day date
Jan 17th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Looking for a totally over-the-top way to spoil your special someone this Valentine's Day? The InterContinental Hong Kong has planned the ultimate Valentine's Experience for only HK$1 million (approximately $130,000 USD) Valentine's Day Date in the hotel's Presidential Suite.
The package includes one-night stay in Hong Kong's largest Presidential Suite (at 7,000 square feet), which includes a ...Last-minute Valentine's Day deals at Taj Boston
Feb 8th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Still haven't made your Valentine's Day plans? Typical of a procrastinator like yourself, but thankfully, hotels in the Boston area are still offering some sweet deals for the sugary event. Just be sure to book before she realizes you forgot...
The Taj Boston, located at the corner of Arlington and Newbury is offering last-minute planners a park-view suite, complete with a wood-burning ...Daily Pampering: Spend Valentine's Day at Turtle Island in Fiji
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 ...Canadian restaurant encourages patrons to have sex in its bathrooms on Valentine's day
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 ...Hotel comparison site Trivago picks the top ten Valentine's day hotels in Europe
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 ...
