Spend Valentine’s Day in ‘Southwest Splendor’ at the Inn of the Five Graces (Photos)

Picture a love nest in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico at the charming, little Inn of the Five Graces. The enchanting 24-room hideaway is offering an all-inclusive ‘Southwest Splendor’ package that’s available from now through the end of April 2012 that costs $1,065 and includes two nights, breakfast for two, a romantic Tibetan-inspired fireside massage for two (inclusive of gratuity), a Desert Blends gift set with massage oil, scrub, clay and lotion and two four-day passes to five museums.

Romance is definitely in the air here from the idiosyncratic historic adobe and stone structures, and private enclave of lushly-landscaped courtyards to the tolling church bells amid the high desert air. Nestled in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico’s historic district, the Inn, which anchors the historic, 17th century Barrio de Analco, or Quarter Across the Water in the language of the Mexican Tlaxcala Indians, who came to Santa Fe in 1598 with Spanish explorers, blends Eastern tradition with New Mexican hospitality and sensual elegance.

Its golden buildings, some centuries old, hold suites of unsurpassed beauty. Interiors are lavishly decorated with intricate mosaic tiles, coved ceilings, thick beams carved by hand hundreds of years ago, hand crafted Tibetan furnishings, richly-colored throws, jewel-toned carpets, gleaming chandeliers and wood-burning fireplaces.

Rooms are equipped with complimentary mini bars (nonalcoholic beverages), kitchenettes, and lavish robes and slippers.. Upon arrival, guests are treated to chips and salsa, complimentary hot cider, cappuccino, espresso, coffee, tea, and a wine and cheese reception on Friday evenings. The Inn also boasts complimentary breakfast, the adjacent 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar, a 24-hour concierge service, valet parking, a full-service fitness center and an enchanting spa with an enticing treatment menu inspired by the natural setting and the hotel’s unique fusion of Tibetan and East Indian ideals, traditions and style.

The three serene courtyards of the Inn are lined with flagstone floors, brimming with plants and flowers, vines rising up and over walkways and arches, tall flowing fountains, and silver-lined lounge chairs. The quads offer a peaceful spot for guests to enjoy complimentary breakfast or a tranquil retreat from the daily bustle of Santa Fe.

The Inn of The Five Graces is located in the historic district of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the corner of Old Santa Fe Trail, one of the main and most historic roads into the city at 150 East DeVargas Street in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The city of Santa Fe is in the north central area of the state, about an hour's drive north of Albuquerque, the state's largest city. Visitors can arrive via Highway I-25.

The Inn is about a two hour flight from Los Angeles. There is a municipal airport in Santa Fe serviced by American Airlines. For more information about the Southwest Splendor, romance, honeymoon and/or spa packages, call 505-992-0957 or e-mail guestservices@fivegraces.com or visit www.fivegraces.com.

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