I was a guest on Scott Carty's The Buzz this week on 570 KVI in Seattle. My timely travel topic was none other than LOVE -- and there's no shortage of things to do in the Pacific Northwest for Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14.
Here are fourteen (14!) ideas, which you may be able to celebrate on the actual day, during the weekend before, or sometime during the month of love. And if you don't have time for a getaway, check your local restaurants and hotels for special Valentine's Day menus and packages. Prima Bistro in my hometown of Langley on Whidbey Island has the music of Duo Nouveau with vocalist Eleanor Fye during dinner from 6-9 PM. Amore!
- Savor Seattle: Chocolate Indulgence Tour. Who knew that Seattle was home to 50 chocolatiers? This two-hour tour ($49) will give you 15 chocolate tastings ... how sweet is that?
- Laugh Lover's Ball: An evening of Sophisticated Silliness featuring five comedians: Henry Phillips, Jackie Kashian, David Crowe, Ryan Hamilton and Alien Warrior Comedian. February 14, Moore Theater in Seattle, 6 and 8:30 PM. Tickets $26-$38-$48.
- Teatro ZinZanni: The hot new show called Caliente! opens this month with a special February 14 edition that includes the full dinner plus romantic music, bubbly and chocolate covered strawberries. If you miss Valentine's Day, they offer up more “date night” performances on select Wednesdays. From $126-$176.
- Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise: Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Cruise on Valentine's Day from 7-10 PM. Gourmet meal, complimentary bubbly, live music, cruising Lake Union and Lake Washington. $95.
- Kaspars Sweetheart Supper - This lovely Queen Anne restaurant is now open for special events and cooking classes. Serving a four-course menu, $50/$75 with wine pairings.
- Spur Gastropub: This is a fun and hip Belltown restaurant, offering a five-course menu, $85 or $125 with paired wines | $130 with paired cocktails.
- Maximillien in the Market: A five-course French dinner is served at this Pike Place Market bistro with classical guitarist Charlie Solbrig. $85 or $110 with wine pairing.
- Inn at El Gaucho: Around the World Package includes overnight accommodations, free parking, two tickets to Gauguin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise at SAM; $50 dining credit to El Gaucho. Rates starting at $189, valid February 9 - April 29, 2012.
- Four Seasons Hotel Seattle: ART Restaurant’s Valentine's Day dinner menu includes sharing platters for two: First Base, Sea of Love, Love Me Tender and Just the Two of Us. Priced from $60-$110; ala carte available. The Spa also has special offerings: Just for You, Just for Him, Pucker-up Package, Couples Romantic Escape and Loving Fingers & Toes.
- Cedarbrook Lodge: The Valentine’s Day Two Remember package includes accommodations, five-course dinner at Copperleaf Restaurant, valet parking and 10% discount on boutique purchases. Valid February 10-12, $349. Five-course dinner only, February 10-14, $75 per person.
- Hotel Murano-Tacoma: Cupid Strikes package with overnight accommodations, bubbly or wine, bouquet of roses, Tacoma’s own Almond Roca chocolates, $20 toward breakfast in bed. Rates start at $179, valid February 1-29.
- Mt. Rainier: Special packages at Alexander’s Country Inn, Wilderness Edge Cabin and seven other venues. Tuck away in luxury or go snowshoeing from your door.
- Opus Vancouver: Exclusively Yours Package includes deluxe king room, sparkling wine at check-in, small bottle of Veuve Clicquot in guest room, half-dozen red roses or a fresh orchid, handwritten note and framed photo of your choice. Valid the month of Feburary, rates from $295.
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