10 Over-the-Top Valentine’s Day Getaways
By Brynn Mannino
Come February, resorts around the world pull out all the stops (think door-to-door jet service, diamonds galore and personal chefs) to lure in lovebirds. And such extravagance doesn't come cheap-one package on our list is valued at a whopping $500,000 (guess you can't put a price on love). Curious to find out how indulgent these vacations can get? Here are our 10 favorite over-the-top couples' packages from Valentine's Days past and present. How suite!
"Million Package" at Kona Village Resort, Kailua Kona, Hawaii
In 2008, this Hawaiian resort, which prides itself on being "unplugged" and "unpretentious," changed gears and offered the highest-ticketed Valentine's Day package on our list. At $500,000 (you read that right), the package included private jet transit, custom-designed Tiffany & Co. jewelry and a full round-the-clock staff-as if lounging all day on white and black sand beaches wasn't enough!
"Diamond Indulgence" at Trump SoHo, New York City
This Valentine's Day the Trump SoHo's pampering package, valued at $29,000, could leave you sparkling-literally. Couples will receive a "balancing diamonds massage," meant to offer serenity and healing through diamond-infused oils, in addition to a special treat for the lady: 18K white gold oval diamond earrings by Ivanka Trump Jewelry. Accommodations? Guests will laze around in a penthouse with views of the New York City skyline.
"Fantasy Versace Weekend" at The Villa by Barton G., Miami
For the first time in history, this South Beach resort is offering couples the chance to stay in the luxurious former personal living quarters of the late Italian fashion icon Gianni Versace. The Valentine's Day special, which costs $25,000 per couple, features door-to-door limo service, a four-handed couples' massage (that's two masseuses per person), an "Aphrodisiac Dinner" prepared specially by The Villa's culinary team and more.
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"'The Proposal Package" at Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
If you're planning to pop the question this February 14 and you want all the details taken care of, this $10,000 proposal package may be for you! This Valentine's Day weekend, Resorts Casino Hotel is offering a 1920s-style limo transport, a romantic dinner for two, a custom-designed specialty cake, tickets to the symphony and-wait for it-an engagement ring valued at $7,500. Engagement bliss continues through the weekend with spa treatments, champagne and more.
"Sky's the Limit" at Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, Bedford, Pennsylvania
From start to finish, this Valentine's Day package, valued at $6,000 per night and available both the weekend before and after Valentines Day, is indulgence at its finest. Couples will get whisked away to the resort in a private helicopter to be greeted by a personal butler and a personal chef, who will prepare a customized six-course dinner, along with breakfast in bed, a bottle of Dom Perignon with crystal champagne glass keepsakes, two robes (to keep), private use of the resort's Springs Eternal Spa and more.
"Package 14" at Duane Street Hotel, New York City
This Tribeca retreat is offering a package that's both naughty and nice. For $1,400 a night, guests can experience a romantic 14-course tasting dinner on the hotel's rooftop overlooking Manhattan followed by 14 in-room "aphrodisiac amenities," including champagne, role-playing dice, edible panties and more. Luxurious accommodations in a corner-view room with floor-to-ceiling windows seal the romantic deal.
"Out of Africa Romance" at Sanctuary Baines' Camp, Botswana, Africa
At Sanctuary Baines' Camp, a five-suite retreat located on a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, for $710 per person/per night, lovebirds can enjoy a sexy "star bath" (a free-standing bathtub on the candlelit suite deck with views of the shimmering Boro River), alfresco bathrooms and a four-poster "sky bed" that can be rolled onto the deck for a night under the stars overlooking a lagoon where hippos are often spotted.
Boyz II Men "Love Cruise" on the Carnival Imagination
What could be more romantic than sharing a luxurious cruise with the swoon-worthy singers from Boyz II Men? February 11 through 14, Carnival Cruise Lines is teaming up with the R&B threesome for a concert cruise from Miami to the Bahamas. With cruise prices ranging from $639 to $2,199 per person, guests can enjoy a cocktail party with the band, a full-fledged concert, a special vow-renewal ceremony, a poker tournament and more-plus use of all regular ship facilities, including pools, salons and shopping malls.
"Pillow Talk" at Milliken Creek Inn & Spa, Napa Valley, California
This resort in the heart of wine country offers three reasonably priced romance-filled packages during the month of February. Gourmet breakfast, turndown service and massages are the status quo, and couples can opt for romantic add-ons like message-in-a-bottle delivery, a pair of white doves or a dozen butterflies (released in honor of the couple) and a private hot air balloon ride for two.
"The Roman Tower" at Pocono Palace, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
At this couples-only resort in the Poconos, guests can relax in champagne glass-shaped hot tubs and heart-shaped pools. During February's "Month of Love," all-inclusive visits are ramped up with romantic perks, including an "Aphrodisiac Dinner," an hour-long Chocolate Bliss Massage, vow-renewal ceremonies and more.
Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.
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