If you’re planning to surprise your sweetheart with a romantic escape from Los Angeles for Valentine’s Day, you only have a week left to plan it. But no worries, we are here to help. From champagne and chocolate to oceanfront massages, your LA Last Minute Deals Examiner alon with some love-struck hotels, have you covered. All you need to do is sit back and select your trip from this Cupid’s approved list. Then go on line to sites such as CheapOAir, Trip Advisor, Orbitz et al, and find flights from LAX, John Wayne or Bob Hope airports.
Cupid’s clue: Once you have printed out your E-tickets and reservations put them in a pretty little box with a big red ribbon and place it on your lover’s pillow. Then all you have to do is whisk them away. And, if you really want to do it right, hire a car and driver like George at AGB Inc. (or call: 31-0-925-9012) to pick you up and take you to the airport in style. Be sure to mention Examiner.com to get a 10% discount on your ride.
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The envelope please:
For starters Preferred Hotels Romantic Retreats offers lovebirds the chance to spice up their Valentine’s Day with a stay at one of 20 participating hotels offering perks that are extra sweet. Here are some of our favorite Cupid’s choice deals:
Makena Beach & Golf Resort, Maui-Wailea-- Couples stay in a premium ocean-view room with private lanai and receive daily, complimentary breakfast; an oceanfront couples massage; and a choice of convertible or jeep car rental. A four-night stay required with rates starting at $409.
Fifteen Beacon, Boston, Massachusetts, a member of Preferred Boutique®
With the "Love 'em" package, lovebirds can enjoy a bottle of champagne, rose petal turndown service, breakfast in bed, and late check-out. For those looking to "leave 'em," anti-Valentine's Day guests can enjoy two drinks and brunch at Mooo... restaurant, chocolate-dipped treats, and
any (anti) Valentine's Day movie. Rates start at $525 per night.
Trump SoHo New York -- couples have the choice of two very sexy options for a romantic getaway at Trump SoHo NY. Lovebirds can have the city to themselves with the “Fire & Ice” package, which includes car service to private ice-skating after hours in Central Park. Couples who want a sweet excuse to stay inside can choose “Charming SoHo,” which offers breakfast in bed and a spa credit.
The Splurge: Fire & Ice includes:
One hour private skating session at Wollman Skating Rink with string quartet serenade (transportation via Mercedes Benz house car); a night in a penthouse suite; Champagne welcome and in-room breakfast for two; couples 30-minute bath treatment and massage, plus Moroccan hammam and late checkout for a rate that starts at $6,740 a night.
Or the Charming SoHo deal that includes one night accommodations, a $100 spa credit for The Spa at Trump SoHo, Champagne welcome and chocolate-covered strawberries, room service breakfast for two, late checkout and rates that start at $480 nightly.
Rates are based on double occupancy, availability and room type within each category. Tax and gratuity excluded. To book, visit www.trumpsohohotel.com or call 877-828-7080.
Around the world with Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent’s Romantic Escapes Concierge creates magical moments such as:
Star Beds in Botswana’s Okavango Delta -Set amongst the shady trees and sparkling waters of the remote Okavango Delta, Sanctuary Baines’ Camp is an intimate retreat of unexpected luxury. Five signature suites are set on elevated platforms built into the tree line along the meandering Boro River to insure privacy.
Royal Fireworks in India--Stroll down a rose petal covered trail to the Maharana’s private barge in Udaipur and enjoy a multi-course dinner as the sun sets over the City Palace. The colorful blue-green and red wooden barge measures150 feet in length and is open on top and curved up at both ends like a lotus flower. Check out: www.abercrombiekent.com
Bahama baby! Bimini Bay Resort & Marina, Bahamas --This pretty, little island oozes with romance. And love is in the air this season atBimini Bay Resort & Marina, one of the best-kept secrets in the Bahamas where lovers can escape to fantasy land
The Romance on Us package includes:
Private three-course chef’s dinner prepared near a personal bonfire on the beach, complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival, daily breakfast for two and rates beginnig at $307 per night, based on double occupancy and represent a savings of 25 percent. A three-night minimum stay is required. www.biminibayresort.com
There you go lovers, now put a bow on it!
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