Romantic Escapes: Travel Deals for Valentine's Day

As a special treat for your sweetheart, why not plan a romantic getaway for this Valentine's Day? Februray 14th will be here before you know it.  Forget the flowers and candy and get something he or she will really LOVE this year.  My husband and I always say that it isn't a vacation unless we leave the kids behind! Here is a round-up of some great travel deals:

 

Situated on 650 tropical acres, Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott resort serves as the perfect backdrop for a romantic interlude. Whether sweethearts are rekindling the flame or simply igniting their passion, lovers alike will be swept off their feet with Doral’s Romance package. Designed just for two, the Romance package includes intimate accommodations in a deluxe room, champagne and strawberries upon arrival, daily buffet breakfast in Terraza Restaurant, one dinner in Mesazul Restaurant per stay and a 50-minute Couples Relax massage per stay. Available year round, the two-night stay is priced seasonally with rates starting from $369.*  As a special treat this holiday, the Spa at Doral is offering a Valentine’s Day package which includes a 50-minute Doral Swedish Massage, lunch in the spa restaurant and a Strawberry Sweet Heart Gift Set containing strawberry crème body soufflé, white chocolate body paint with a body paintbrush, and strawberry honey dust. Starting at $174, The Valentine’s Day package is only available during the month of February.  For resort reservations or further information, call (800) 713-6725 or visit www.doralresort.com. For Spa at Doral details visit www.doralresort.com/Spa/spa.

 

Orlando’s newest upscale property, the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek is offering all cultivators of cupidity to embrace the Sweet Escapes package and treat a loved on with a romantic getaway to the Mediterranean-style resort, secluded amongst plush forest settings on beautiful Bonnet Creek. Starting at $179 per night, romantics will enjoy deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two adults, and a bottle of Champagne delivered right to their room. The resort’s Blue Harmony Spa will be offering special treatments, including couples massages and a complimentary Sweet Scrub manicure with any 80 minute service. The offer is available now for booking. For reservations, guests can visit www.wyndhamgrandorlando.com or call 877-999-3223 and mention the Sweet Escapes package.

 

Nestled on three miles of pristine Southwest Florida beaches, Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort is the perfect location for couples yearning for a romantic getaway.  With the Escape! Romance package, loving duos and pairs can enjoy luxurious accommodations in a Deluxe Gulf Front Room with a king size bed and private balcony with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and Marco Island’s exuding sunset, breakfast buffet or a credit for room service and champagne & chocolate strawberries upon arrival. The Escape! Romance package is available year-round with starting rates from $639. For resort reservations or further information, call (800) 438-4373 or visit www.marcoislandmarriott.com.

  

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Puerto Rico: Wyndham Rio Mar

Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa brings “Pure Romance” to their sandy shores with 40 percent savings that even cupid would be proud of. The newly launched “Pure Romance” package includes an afternoon picnic in the oceanfront garden, choice of one adventure-infused outing (Bio Bay kayaking tour, catamaran and snorkeling jaunt, ATV rainforest excursion or the zip line experience), dinner for two with a bottle of wine at Palio, daily breakfast, romantic nightly turndown service including rose petals, votive candles and champagne on arrival and 20 percent off Mandara Spa services as icing on the cake. “Pure Romance” rates start at $414 nightly and are available for booking February 1st through April 8th, 2012. To take advantage of the wealth of affordable romance, sun seekers should call 1-800-474-6627 and mention the PKGROMA rate code or visit www.wyndhamriomar.com. Additional information can also be found at www.facebook.com/WyndhamRioMar or www.twitter.com/RioMarWyndham. (Please note that these rates do include taxes and gratuities, are based on availability and blackout dates do apply.)

 

Located on seven and a half acres amidst the white sands of Palm Beach and encased by lush gardens and swaying palm trees, The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba is the ideal location for a romantic rendezvous.  Whether lovebirds are celebrating a honeymoon or simply looking to rekindle the romance, the premier resort offers various packages aimed to please the heart and the wallet!  The romantic dinner package includes plush accommodations, champagne & fruit upon arrival, daily buffet breakfast, one romantic dinner and half-hour massages for the couple.  Available year-round, the three-night stay is priced seasonally with nightly rates starting at $457 per room.* For resort reservations or further information, call (877) 782-0149 or visit www.westinaruba.com.  When booking, please ask for rate plan HNYMN.

 

Westin St. John Resort & Villas: Volunteering Valentine
Through December 31st, Westin St. John Resort & Villas is offering a $100 resort credit and transfers for lovebirds who volunteer at nearby Virgin Islands National Park. With the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park, visitors can participate in a one-day program that allows volunteers to show up any Tuesday or Thursday at 8 a.m. to help maintain park trails and ruins, and remove debris from beaches and coastlines. Visitors can sign up easily online at: http://www.friendsvinp.org/volunteer.htm. Nightly double occupancy rates start at $399. The Westin St. John is only 10 minutes from the national park. Guests must present their volunteer voucher at the front desk to receive the credit. For reservations and resort information, call 888.627.7206 or visit www.westinresortstjohn.com on the web or www.facebook.com/WestinStJohn on Facebook.

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