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20 Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaways

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A slew of hotels wants to play cupid for your Valentine’s Day celebration this year. Make unforgettable memories with a spa day, breakfast and mimosas in bed, a candlelit dinner or a shared adventure, all guaranteed to make your partner swoon.

Montage Healdsburg, Sonoma

Take advantage of the natural spoils of Sonoma wine country courtesy of Montage Healdsburg’s one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day offerings. Choose between a guided mushroom foraging excursion, a visit to two of California’s most acclaimed vineyards with the expertise of sommelier Steve Thomasson or next-level stargazing with a private tour of the Robert Ferguson Observatory and a night-sky photography session with an astrophotography expert.

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Experience two of Southern California’s most iconic destinations this Valentine’s Day with a private yacht to ferry you between the luxury resorts. Cupid takes the form of the guest experience planner, who will organize swoon-worthy activities like a picnic for two aboard the yacht, a photoshoot and a couple’s massage.

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris

Savor the city associated with gourmet food with a spectacular menu prepared by distinguished chef Simon Zanoni. Valentine’s Day dishes like braised black angus beef ravioli with 50-year aged balsamic vinegar or pasta, named in honor of the famous love song “O Sole Mio,” with black truffle shavings and a guinea fowl filling come paired with wine selected by the sommelier.

Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn, Rhode Island

If you seek an over-the-top Valentine’s Day package — and happen to have up to $153,000 to spare — look no further than these Five-Star hotels. The Ocean House package includes a private helicopter arrival, Veuve Clicquot mimosas served with breakfast in bed in the Tower Suite and, as a souvenir, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz EQS 450.

The Weekapaug Inn’s Love of Nature Package features two pairs of Hunter boots, daily picnics, guided nature and beach walks and, not to be outdone by its sister property, a 2023 Volvo XC90 hybrid to take home. You’ll want to pack your boots again come summer, as the package includes a two-night return trip to the inn for the summer solstice.

Hotel Wailea, Maui

The adults-only hotel promises a paradise with every detail thoughtfully tended to: a private jet transfer and luxury SUV service for arriving guests; a seven-course alfresco dinner prepared in the comfort of the romantic storybook treehouse; and unforgettable couple’s experiences like Japanese whisky tastings, a yacht excursion, aerial silk yoga classes and the hotel’s “Bubble Bus” dropping off treats like caviar and champagne on demand.

The Wall Street Hotel, New York

Romance begins the moment you enter your room at The Wall Street Hotel with the pop of the complimentary Laurent-Perrier champagne, chilled to perfection. Head downstairs for an intimate dinner at one of La Marchande’s curtained semi-private tables and a martini nightcap. Your next morning begins with breakfast in bed and a day of making memories in the city.

Auberge du Soleil, Napa

Relax in a style fitting of California wine country with this February offer: a bottle of cabernet sauvignon, grown in the hotel’s vineyard, welcomes you to accommodations you’ll never want to leave, given the special room service menu of all-day à la carte offerings and a three-course dinner delivered to your door. If anything, the property’s spa couple’s package — a 30-minute body scrub and jasmine and rose tea bath, followed by a 60-minute massage and topped off with a bottle of Laurent-Perrier — might coax you out of your love nest.

Trump National Doral Miami

For the pair who enjoys hitting par, the Four-Star hotel’s championship golf courses and Valentine’s Day package — which comes with a suite, daily breakfast, unlimited mimosas at Champions Bar & Grill and a day spent lounging in a poolside cabana — provide the perfect sun-filled Miami getaway.

The Boca Raton

Relish in a day of relaxation in the hotel’s decadent 50,000-square-foot Spa Palmera with three hours of bliss courtesy of its Touch of Romance package, beginning with a Tropical Fusion Ritual, a couple’s massage, a head and scalp massage and completed with champagne and strawberries to share after utter tranquility. Book the hotel’s Have It All package for a $500 resort credit you can use for dinner at its 14 restaurants and bars.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

After a day of taking in the sights and sounds of downtown Manhattan, return to the Five-Star hotel’s ideal Tribeca location for some welcome downtime at the internationally inspired spa. For an out-of-the-ordinary experience, try a “Ready for Real Love” session with the spa’s resident hypnotist, Nicole Hernandez, who can help deepen your connection and restore psychological balance with her practice.

The Rittenhouse, Philadelphia

Seeped in Philadelphia’s historic charm, The Rittenhouse provides a cozy place for a romantic getaway that includes a 60-minute Rittenhouse signature massage and facial for two at the luxurious spa and two cocktails at the Library Bar, a warm, inviting setting to begin a date night.

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, San Diego

The lush 10-acre gardens of the hacienda-inspired hotel feel like a lover’s paradise, an effect amplified by the experience that awaits you on Valentine’s Day: an alfresco, candlelit dinner for two; chilled champagne; sweet treats; and a visit to the charming wishing tree, where you can write your dreams on a blank tag and hang it on the branches in hopes of them coming true.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

The Maldives resort’s sprawling modern beachfront villas and stilted villas with pools over the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean look like the picture-perfect backdrop for an island getaway. For Valentine’s dinner, pick from 12 different restaurants, including the all-glass, underwater Ithaa. The Conrad also will honor the holiday with special spa treatments, an in-villa breakfast spread with rosé and more.

The Jefferson, Washington, D.C.

Stunning Beaux-Arts architecture sets the scene for a romantic weekend at The Jefferson. This boutique hotel features numerous intimate corners to cozy up in — a plush chair in front of the library’s roaring fireplace, a leather couch in one of the cabinet rooms lining the secret hallway that adjoins the cocktail bar or a king-sized bed in front of the First Lady Suite’s fireplace.

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Give your beloved the royal treatment with a day at Eau Palm Beach’s bright, vibrant Five-Star spa. Enjoy champagne and caviar in your private spa garden villa before a day of head-to-toe pampering with a massage, a facial, a manicure, a pedicure and a session in the outdoor garden shower.

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Share a moment of respite from the busyness of Hong Kong’s city life with the Five-Star hotel’s Celebration Package — a 30-minute body scrub and a 90-minute massage or facial, enjoyed in the intimate comfort of a private couple’s treatment room, with champagne and cake to share following the services — along with a complimentary room upgrade and breakfast, and a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner.

Bardessono Hotel and Spa, Napa

For a memorable gift, check into this all-suite hotel and take your valentine on a hot-air balloon ride over Napa Valley. The balloon launches two blocks from Bardessono at sunrise seven days a week with a maximum of five other couples. After a morning of drifting over the vineyards, sit down to breakfast at the hotel’s excellent Lucy Restaurant & Bar.

Point Grace, Turks and Caicos

At this boutique hotel (from the same company behind Grace Bay Club), share your passion for the environment by joining a marine-biologist-led tour of the local reefs and helping restore the ecosystem by planting coral. After all your hard work, enjoy a picnic lunch of baguette sandwiches, Cajun-spiced snapper wraps, crudité and a glass of cold Whispering Angel rosé.

Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

Take in the romance of New Orleans with a sampling of the city’s quintessential attractions: dinner at Miss River, acclaimed chef Alon Shaya’s homage to New Orleans cuisine, or champagne pairings and coastal Louisiana dishes at chef Donald Link’s Chemin à la Mer; a private ride through the Garden District in a historic streetcar; or a performance by Grammy-nominated trumpet player Branden Lewis in the beautifully appointed lobby.

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