My inbox has been filling up with last-minute Valentine’s Day deals. If you’ve been vacillating about getting away this upcoming long weekend, or later in the month, take a look at these packages to help you make up your mind.
California
San Francisco
Campton Place is offering a Leave Your Heart in San Francisco Package that includes:
Deluxe room accommodations
Champagne and strawberries upon arrival
Breakfast in bed for two
Complimentary Molton Brown bath amenities
Pre-fixe dinner with wine pairings at Campton Place Restaurant
Rates start at $275 a night and are valid through Feb. 28, 2009; for reservations, call 415-781-5555.
The Westin St. Francis is promoting affordable luxury, with $179 rates that include breakfast for two or in-room champagne upon arrival. Want both? Rates start at $299, and include a stay in a junior suite. Valid through Feb. 28, 2009. The hotel’s spa is offering a complimentary split of POP Champagne, chocolate truffles and a long-stemmed rose with the purchase of any 50-minute spa service, Feb. 9 to 17. Tel. 415-397-7000.
Half Moon Bay, about 30 miles south of San Francisco on the coast, also has several offers on tap, from $100 dinner credits and prix-fixe dinner specials at local restaurants, to packages at the new Hotel Oceano and Spa and the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. See details.
Central and Southern California
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa makes Valentine’s Day a full weekend celebration with the Ojai For Lovers package. Stay Friday through Monday and receive a welcome gift and either two massages or a romantic in-room dining experience. The package is good every weekend of February. Rates start at $605 per night for two; tel. 888-697-8754 for reservations.
The Montage Resort & Spa, Laguna Beach in Ocean County overnight package Evening of Romance includes:
Ocean view accommodations
Welcome champagne
Pre-fixe dinner for two at The Loft
Afterglow in a private cabana with port and chocolates or cognac and cigars
A couples’ massage at Spa Montage
Complimentary parking
Rates begin at $995 and are valid through April 30, 2009; tel. 866-271-6953.
Hawaii
The Kahala Hotel & Resort on Oahu is all about love with the Kahala for Lovers Weekend. The package includes:
3 nights in a newly redone room
Champagne and strawberries upon arrival
“In the Mood” dinner for two at Hoku’s, featuring a five-course menu with aphrodisiac ingredients
Rates start at $1,298 and are valid Feb. 10 to March 16, 2009; call 800-367-2525. Bonus: Two additional packages available at the Kahala: Suite for Lovers, $2,985; and the Ultimate Lover’s Weekend, $5,212.50.
Arizona
Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa in Sedona Is offering a chocolate cooking demonstration, an aura soma color reading, a sweetheart yoga class and dinner at the award-winning Yavapai Restaurant. Rooms at Enchantment start at $295 a night and are valid Feb.13 to 15. For reservations, call 800-826-4180.
Caribbean and Central America
Nevis
The gorgeous island of Nevis is extending its love on some of these deals into April.
Those looking to follow in the footsteps of Horatio and Fanny can take advantage of the Passion and Love Package at Montpelier Plantation Inn. This offer includes:
Five night/six days accommodations
Couples massage
One dinner for two at the intimate Mill restaurant
Two dinners for two at the acclaimed Terrace restaurant
A complimentary bottle of champagne and basket of fruit upon arrival
The package is priced at $2,805 per couple, inclusive of tax, and is valid now through April 14, 2009. For more information, call 869-469-3462.
Couples can hide away at The Hermitage Plantation Inn with its Romantic Retreat at the Hermitage Package, which includes:
A deluxe cottage for five nights/six days
Complimentary bottle of champagne and bouquet of flowers upon arrival
Daily plantation breakfast and candle-lit dinners
One in-room massage per person
A romantic sunset sail with cocktails
The package is valid Feb. 13 to April 12, 2009, $1,950 per couple, including all taxes. For information, call 800-682-4025.
Through the month of February 2009, couples and families can relax at Mount Nevis Hotel & Beach Club with the February Friends and Family package. Guests who book a minimum of four nights will receive an equal number of complimentary room nights. Nightly rates range from $375 to $450, based on double occupancy. For information, call 1-800-756-3847.
Belize
The Ultimate Romance Package at Cayo Espanto, near Ambergris Caye, includes:
A customized four-night stay in Casa Ventanas, Cayo’s over-the-water bungalow,
A complimentary bottle of champagne
One massage per person
Private snorkel trip and a romantic beach picnic
Three tailored meals per day
All snacks and drinks (excluding champagne, wine and cordials)
Full usage of non-motorized water sports equipment
Guests will be attended to by a personal houseman
This offer is available for reservations made before Feb. 28, 2009, valid for travel until Aug. 31, 2009; $4,995 per couple (including all taxes and resort fees). Guests who select Cayo’s signature Essence de Café and Coconut Scrub spa treatment will also receive chocolate-covered fruit and a bottle of champagne.
