You still have time to book an unforgettably romantic Valentine’s Day trip to a global destination, so here’s our list of hot spots and specials in Paris, LA, Hong Kong, Hawaii, San Francisco, The Maldives, China and even Africa.
Paris seems to be on every romantic’s bucket list, so why not stun him or her that one off with a last-minute trip to the most romantic city in the world. We have discovered one of the City of Light’s best five-star boutique hotels has a “book three nights, get one night free” special for the holiday.
Esprit Saint Germain is located in the heart of Paris’ chic Saint Germain des Pres district and offers a 24/7 living room with breakfast each morning and a pour-yourself-anytime cocktail lounge. The top two rooms have high ceilings with timbered ceilings, lavish beds and a balcony with views of the Baroque-style Saint Sulpice Church.
The top two suites at five-star Paris boutique hotel Esprit Saint Germain have timbered ceilings and a long list of complimentary amenities.
Renting an apartment in Paris is brilliant way to romance your Valentine. Paris Perfect Apartments literally has the most perfect temporary apartment rentals (from a few days to a week to a few months). The perfectly-selected and managed apartments come equipped with everything you’d expect from a luxurious flat, plus Paris Perfect Apartments has a blog with well-crafted stories full of insider tips such as the most romantic itinerary for Valentine’s Day in Paris.
Paris Perfect’s Cabernet apartment has a perfectly-placed balcony for romantic mornings and evenings.
Don’t miss adding these romance-filled Paris day tours to your itinerary. Paris Perfect recommends the Cabernet, Lillet, Champagne, Chambertin and the Saint Julien as the most sensual properties in their apartment catalog.
Imagine enjoying this Eiffel Tower view from Paris Perfect’s Chambertin apartment.
California has some of the most romantic locales in the world and one of the most swoon worthy is The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. This windswept oceanfront masterpiece feels like you are on the edge of the world and inside a Hollywood movie set.
Coastal views abound from almost every room and public area at The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay.
To celebrate the hotel’s 15 years, The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is offering a fourth free night with the purchase of three. Starting at $705 per night, the package includes coastal view accommodations, breakfast daily and overnight parking (available through Dec. 31). For more information, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HalfMoonBay/Default.htm
The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay’s suites feature luxurious modern decor and stunning ocean views.
LA is one of the hottest destinations for romance on the planet. One of the best hotel brands for LA romance is Luxe Hotels. These ultra chic boutique hotels are ideally situated in downtown LA (Luxe City Center), Brentwood (Sunset Luxe) and Luxe Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Each Luxe property brings together art, culture, fashion and comfort for a totally romantic trip to the City of Angels. For more information, visit http://www.luxehotels.com/.
Luxe Sunset in posh Bel Air lights up nightly for romantic strolls.
Hong Kong celebrates Valentine’s Day too. Book a romantic five-course dinner for two from 49 stories up at Café Grey Deluxe inside Hong Kong’s The Upper House, which is a highly modern ultra luxury hotel known for its spacious studios and suites. The hotel’s menu consists of a scallop-salmon tartare amuse bouche, parsnip-chestnut potage with caviar, butter-poached Maine lobster with heart of artichoke and a cart full of scrumptious desserts from which to choose and indulge. For more information, visit: http://www.upperhouse.com/en/default
Want to wow him or her by renewing your vows? Hawaii’s Ko Olina Resort on Oahu is hosting its fourth annual Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal ceremony. Complimentary to guests, this romantic ritual takes place at the resort’s scenic Nai‘a lagoon each Feb. 14 morning. What could be more romantic than reciting your vows to your beloved while holding hands and wiggling your toes in warm Hawaiian sands? For more information, visit www.koolina.com/
Renew your vows on the sand at Oahu’s Ko Olina Resort.
Water and romance just seem to go hand in hand, right? For an exotic Valentine’s getaway, Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa recently finished construction on a wedding pavilion that sits in the middle of the Indian Ocean. With warm Maldavian breezes blowing you and your guests, you can tie the knot while fishes literally swim around your party. The Maldives are known for their pristine waters and brilliant white sand beaches and the 103 luxury villas at this Four Seasons property makes the most of the island’s jungle-meets-water locale. For more information, visit http://www.fourseasons.com/maldiveslg/
The over-the-water wedding and vow renewal pavilion at The Four Seasons Maldives captivates every guest.
If the mention of Africa sends shivers up your spine in a very good way, then consider customized tour company Passage to Africa. Just one of the properties this luxe tour company manages is the secluded and wildly romantic little houses that overlook a real wildlife watering hole in Tswalu Motse, South Africa. Adventurous lovers thrill to these most private accommodations, especially at sunset and when candles are lit in the evenings. For more information, visit http://www.passagetoafrica.com/
Rent your own tiny house overlooking a South African water hole with custom tours by Passage Africa.
The Temple House in Chengdu in China has partnered with luxury British lingerie retailer, Agent Provocateur, to curate “romantic stay” packages that include private fittings while you sip on pink Champagne. What could be more sexy? For more information, visit http://www.thetemplehousehotel.com/en/offers-gifts/offers/the-temple-house-x-agent-provocateur-package
Slip behind these silk drapes for a private fitting of Agent Provocateur lingerie.
Can’t get away to an exotic locale for this year’s Valentine’s Day? Read these hot hotel descriptions to your beloved for a long-term travel planning session. There’s always VDay 2017, y’all.
