NEW YORK , N.Y., Jan. 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) offers a whole host of specially-designed packages around the world, to suit all types of couple. For those that aren't able to get away for the actual day, there are plenty of other special Valentine-themed treats at SLH hotels to please your other halves when they're least expecting it!
Here's a selection of some of the packages that are still available to book and for more Valentine's ideas, visit www.slh.com
EUROPE
Traditional Portuguese St. Valentine's weekend Carmo's Boutique Hotel, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
Sitting in the oldest town in Portugal, Carmo's Boutique Hotel is an intimate and stylish residence perfectly placed to experience the traditions, cultural heritage and romance of the beautiful Minho region. SLH's two night Romantic Saint Valentine's Getaway at Carmo's spoils guests for the whole weekend with Portuguese cuisine, fine wines, candles, spa treatments and plenty of other romantic surprises. Priced from £375 per couple, the package is valid for 13th to 15th February including breakfast and evening meals including a gourmet Portuguese dinner with matching wines-and a traditional candlelit meal with live music and a champagne toast. The package also includes two aromatherapy massages an in-room hot bath ritual and access to the pool and Jacuzzi at Carmo's spa. Additional nights are offered at a 15% discount. www.slh.com/hotels/carmos-boutique-hotel
A Sweet Valentine's on the French Riviera at Hôtel Juana Hôtel Juana, Juan Les Pins, France
Nestled amidst a pine tree forest and just steps away from the Mediterranean, the Art Deco styled Hôtel Juana is a wonderfully understated hotel, ideal for a romantic getaway, close to both the beach and the chic town of Antibes. SLH's Sweet Valentines package (priced from £219 per couple) allows couples experience the glamour and romance of the French Riviera with a night's accommodation on -Saturday 14th February, a special Valentine dinner in the hotel's trendy new restaurant "Bistrot Terrasse", homemade chocolates on arrival and breakfast the following day. And with a new cocktail invented every week by the famous barman, there's bound to be a special Valentine's tipple to finish off the weekend. www.slh.com/hotels/juana-hotel
Really Romantic Russian Experience in St Petersburg Alexander House Boutique Hotel, St Petersburg, Russia
Regarded as the Venice of the North, St Petersburg might not be the most conventional Valentine's destination, but it is no less romantic than its better known Italian counterpart. SLH's Romantic Russian Experience at Alexander House Boutique Hotel overlooking the Kryukov Canal adds special touches to a couple's stay such as candles, rose petals, fruit plate, wine in the room and late check-out (subject to availability). The package is priced from £144 per couple per night throughout February. www.slh.com/hotels/alexander-house-boutique-hotel
Pillow talk and afternoon tea throughout February at The Ampersand, London The Ampersand Hotel, London, UK
The Ampersand Hotel in London's South Kensington is serving a dedicated Valentine's Afternoon Tea as the perfect indulgent treat for two. Served in the romantic setting of the hotel's Drawing Room, the tea will include freshly baked white chocolate heart-shaped scones, savoury gougères and a selection of other romance-inspired sweet pastries. The Valentine's Afternoon Tea is £32.50 per person or £44.50 with a glass of champagne and available 7th – 15th February.
For the whole month of February, The Ampersand is also inviting guests to personalise their pillows with a special message or image for a unique Valentine's gift. The hotel will print a design of your choice onto two crisp white pillows, ready to surprise your other half when they're about to lay their head for the night. A pair of personalised pillows is priced at £90 and the service is available 1st – 28th February (a minimum of one week's notice must be given for production). Rooms at The Ampersand Hotel in February with Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) are priced from £192 per couple. www.slh.com/hotels/the-ampersand-hotel/
Champagne-filled weekend at a French château Château de l'Ile, Strasbourg, France
For the archetypal Valentine's treat in a 19th century castle, complete with an extravagant French candlelit meal, live music, indulgent spa treatment and plenty of Champagne, look no further than Château de l'Ile. The enchanting castle sits in parkland on the banks of the sleepy River Ile and is a wonderful setting to while away a romantic few days. The one night Romantic Valentine's Break offered by Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) includes a four course dinner of exquisite local French fare with Champagne and live music, ½ bottle of Champagne in the room, buffet breakfast and a spa treatment in the Asian Villa spa, which also has a sauna, Hamman and swimming pool. The package is available on 13th and 14th February and is priced at £473 per couple. www.slh.com/hotels/chateau-de-lile-hotel
Exclusive offer only available to book on Valentine's Day Canaves Oia Hotel & Suites, Santorini, Greece
Although Canaves Oia Hotel & Suites in Santorini will be closed for Valentine's Day itself, the hotel is offering a very special package that will only be available to book on 14th February. Exclusive to slh.com, the package offers an upgrade to a Honeymoon Suite when three nights in a superior suite is booked and will also include a complimentary catamaran sailing experience and a dinner for two (excluding beverages).
Sculpted into the volcanic rocks and overlooking the sparkling Aegean Sea, the idyllic retreat offers some of the most romantic accommodation on the Greek island. Couples can choose to soak in their own Jacuzzi on the terrace of the Honeymoon Suite, relax by the infinity edge pool or enjoy an al fresco dinner watching one of the world's most spectacular sunset - What a Valentine's Day present! www.slh.com/hotels/canaves-oia-hotel/
ASIA
Rejuvenating Balinese break at L Hotel Seminyak L Hotel Seminyak Bali, Indonesia
The focus at L Hotel Seminyak Bali is on ultimate relaxation, rejuvenation and re-energizing, making it a peaceful retreat to spend some quality time with a loved one over Valentine's weekend. With SLH's Valentine Package, guests will experience the therapeutic and restorative qualities of the island with a Balinese massage and special Indonesian Valentine's dinner in the cosy restaurant Lola, featuring the aptly-named Love Bar for an intimate after dinner cocktail. Every guest is assigned a personal butler on arrival, dedicated to servicing their every need during their stay, while guests on the Valentine package will also receive special romantic gifts and amenities in their room. The two night package is available between 13th and 16th February and priced from £204 per couple including breakfast. www.slh.com/hotels/l-hotel-seminyak-bali
Private Valentine's seafood night in Hong Kong The Luxe Manor, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's first and only Nordic restaurant, FINDS, located at the edgy boutique lifestyle hotel, The Luxe Manor, is reserving exclusive private dining spaces on Valentine's Day, so couples can enjoy exquisite seafood dishes complemented by Champagne in their own company. The restaurant is creating intimate spaces for tables for two with stylish curtains and serving a special seven-course menu featuring the restaurant's renowned seafood dishes with a romantic twist, including Poached and Chilled Raspberry Point Oyster, Norwegian Turbot with Black Truffle and finishing with Chocolate and Rose Petals. The hotel's quirky Dada Bar will be serving a special Love Story cocktail, perfect as a post-dinner love-inducing concoction. The Valentine's dinner at FINDS at The Luxe Manor is available 13th -15th February and is priced at HK$998 (£85) including one glass of Champagne. Rooms at The Luxe Manor in February with Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) are priced from £149 per couple including breakfast. www.slh.com/hotels/the-luxe-manor-hotel/
A Love Story at The Scarlet Singapore The Scarlet, Central Business District, Singapore
The Scarlet is inviting couples to experience a romantic escapade in the historic heart of Singapore with its one night Valentine's packages that treats lovers to a host of exciting surprises. A Love Story at The Scarlet Singapore is an exclusive one night package priced from £188 per couple with Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) that includes a Bouquet of Sweet Memories, a carefully curated Lovers' Amenities Kit, breakfast and a late check out (subject to availability). The special package is available for one night between 6th and 15th February but guests that book over Valentine's weekend itself can also dine under the stars at The Scarlet's rooftop bar, Breeze, which will be offering a special love-inspired menu priced at S$160 (£79) per couple. Starting with a Love Lace cocktail, made exclusively by Breeze for Valentine's Day, the set menu features an appetiser of Foie Gras on Brioche with Mango and Balsamic reduction, followed by Seafood Chowder, and a choice of Cereal Crusted Salmon, Duck Leg Confit or Chateaubriand for main course. The delectable dessert of Churros served with Vanilla Ice Cream, Berry Compote and Dark Chocolate Shooter will perfectly round-off the meal. www.slh.com/hotels/the-scarlet-hotel-singapore
Hong Kong highlights at Lanson Place Hotel Lanson Place Hotel, Hong Kong
Lanson Place Hotel is a stylish urban hideaway perfectly placed to discover the buzz of the city, yet sitting in a quiet corner in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay district so couples can find respite to enjoy each other's company in between exploring the city sights. For the whole month of February, SLH's Valentine's Package offers couples a complimentary upgrade, a special HK$500 dining voucher to spend on a romantic dinner out in one of the renowned restaurants close to the hotel, a welcome hamper and a bottle of Prosecco. The package is priced at £183 per couple per night and also includes breakfast and a late checkout (subject to availability). www.slh.com/hotels/lanson-place-hong-kong-hotel
AMERICAS
My Funny Valentine in the Caribbean The Bannister Hotel, Samana, Dominican Republic
The intimate Bannister Hotel has all the ingredients for an unforgettable Valentine's break, nestled between the mountains and the sea on the Samana Bay coastline on the north east of the Dominican Republic. The two night My Funny Valentine package with Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) offers couples an automatic upgrade to a Deluxe Ocean View Suite, from where they can enjoy the views of the Bay of Samana and admire the stunning yachts in the on-site marina. Priced from US$589 (£389) per couple for two nights, the package includes breakfast each morning at the hotel's Le Deauville Restaurant, and a three course romantic dinner with a glass of sparkling wine at the infamous Café del Mar, the first one in America, plus a romantic surprise… www.slh.com/hotels/the-bannister-hotel
Bottomless Prosecco on Miami's South Beach Vintro Hotel & Kitchen, Miami, USA
Having opened its doors in July 2014, Vintro Hotel and Kitchen has fast become a sophisticated addition to the South Beach scene and will be celebrating its first Valentine's Day this year with a special five course menu on 14th February at its Kitchen South Beach. The Valentine's Day Menu is priced at US$150 per person and features its signature Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Latin flavours, such as Ceviche, Braised Lamb Shank with Roasted Olive Caponata and Grilled Whole Snapper with Charred Lemon and Herbs. The Valentine's Day meal is accompanied with bottomless Prosecco, plus red and white wines, to keep couples in top mood. Rooms at Vintro Hotel and Kitchen in February with Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) are priced from US$358 (£236) per couple room only. www.slh.com/hotels/vintro-south-beach
Lover's Escape on the golden sands of Palm Beach The Chesterfield Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Sitting along the palm-lined boulevards of Florida's elegant Palm Beach, the historic Chesterfield Hotel offers couples the perfect combination of beach, city, nightlife and award-winning dining for a Floridian romance. SLH's Lover's Escape package at The Chesterfield Hotel includes a bottle of Champagne, chocolate-dipped strawberries and a single red rose on arrival, a romantic turndown with rose petals and candles, and English breakfast the following morning. The one night package is priced from US$492 (£325) per couple and available between 1st and 28th February. www.slh.com/hotels/the-chesterfield-hotel
Romantic spa and dinner in colonial splendour Anticavilla Hotel, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Romance is the theme of the month at Anticavilla Hotel in the heart of Cuernavaca, south of Mexico City, which has special Valentine's menus at its Maikiki Spa and at its VerdeSalvia restaurant. The specially-curated spa menu for couples offers guests side-by-side massages in the candle-lit private couple's suite with an 'antioxidant', 'relaxing' or 'activate your senses' package. The packages start from Mex$1,400 per person (US$96 / £63) for a full body chocolate exfoliating massage and antioxidant facial. On Valentine's Day, the hotel's Italian restaurant, Verdesalvia, is offering the 'Ultimate Romance Dinner' package, with a three course dinner, bottle of Prosecco and rose petal and candlelit dinner, priced from Mex$1,800 per person (US$123 / £81). Rooms at Anticavilla Hotel in February with Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) are priced from US$272 (£180) per couple including breakfast. www.slh.com/hotels/anticavilla-hotel
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