Didn’t quite get round to booking that romantic couple’s trip for Valentine’s Day? We’ve found a selection of luxury boltholes that are offering romantic packages throughout the year, whether you’re looking for somewhere a hop away or a more far flung destination.
ROYAL MANSOUR, Marrakech
Escape to the exoticism of Marrakech where couples can hide away in their very own three-floor Riad – complete with a private rooftop with plunge pool – and enjoy delectable gastronomic delights and spoiling spa treatments.
Package includes:
– Stay in a Superior one-bedroom Riad with upgrade to a Premier one-bedroom Riad on availability
– Daily full breakfast served at La Table restaurant or in guests’ Riad
– Romantic dinner for two at La Table restaurant
– 60-minute treatment for two in a Spa Suite
– Special welcome amenities
– Fast track service upon arrival and departure at Marrakech Airport
– Private transfers from and to Marrakech Airport
Cost: from 1,230 Euros (one-night stay), 2,090 Euros (two-night stay)
Offer valid: 1 – 28 February 2017
To book: www.royalmansour.com / +212 52980 8080
BAUR AU LAC, Switzerland
Baur au Lac is offering an ‘1844 Chocoholic Package’: this decadent offer is the perfect weekend getaway for guests with a penchant for all things sweet. Upon arrival guests are gifted with an 1844 Chocolate box containing the hotel’s exclusive chocolate which they can enjoy alongside a wine tasting. A delicious five-course menu at the Michelin star restaurant Pavillon is finished with a special 1844 chocolate dessert and if the sweet tooth isn’t quite satisfied yet, retire to the vibrant Rive Gauche Bar for a white chocolate martini cocktail. Hot chocolate with shortbread biscuits at turndown are the perfect accompaniment to a cozy evening in.
Package includes:
– Fresh fruits in room
– Complimentary minibar
– 1844 Chocolate Box
– White Chocolate Martini Cocktail at the Rive Gauche Bar
– Five–Course-Menu at the Michelin- Star Restaurant Pavillon with a special 1844 chocolate dessert
– Hot chocolate with shortbread biscuits for turndown service
– Exclusive wine tasting accompanied by 1844 chocolate
– Upgrade upon availability
Cost: from 1,750 CHF per room per night
Valid: throughout 2017, 2 night minimum
To book: www.bauraulac.ch / +41 44 220 50 20
PEDRAS SELGADAS, Portugal
Couples can canoodle in the woods, in Pedras Salgadas Spa and Nature Park’s award-winning, eco treehouses and woodland lodges set in magical parkland in Northern Portugal. With its own naturally effervescent mineral waters and Belle Epoque spa, this undiscovered destination offers an intriguing mix of nature, nurture and world-class contemporary architecture. Star-gaze, cycle and spa in one of Portugal’s most secret spots.
Package includes:
– Two nights’ accommodation at Eco House or Tree House
– Breakfast in the charming ‘Casa de Chá’ authentically Portuguese restaurant
– Welcome gift (Sparkling wine with chocolates)
– One romantic dinner with drinks included in the restaurant
– 1 DUO couple’s spa treatment for 55min
– Late check out (subject to availability)
– Access to the Thermal Spa Wellness area
Cost: from 486 Euros in an Eco House and 592 Euros in a Tree House
Valid: Throughout the year
To book: pedrassalgadaspark.com / +351 259 437 140
THOMPSON PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico
Sip Champagne with a Caribbean Sea backdrop: enjoy a romantic dinner at Thompson Playa Del Carmen’s Beach House where a special menu will be served on the sand. A romantic turn down and breakfast in bed complete the experience.
Package includes:
– Accommodation at The Beach House
– Dinner for two at the beach house
– Romantic turn down
– Breakfast in bed
Cost: from £259 per night. Three-night minimum stay
Valid: Throughout the year
To book: www.thompsonhotels.com / +52 984 206 4800
BLUE SKY LUXURY VILLAS, Barbados
Stay in a three-bedroom, three-storey townhouse with spectacular sea views and private access to a white sandy beach for lazy paddles and snorkelling along the reef. Perched upon the fashionable west coast, Mahogany Bay is just a few minutes’ drive to Holetown’s excellent restaurants and shopping but if that all seems a fraction too far couples can simply take a dip in their private plunge pool or ask the resident cook / housekeep to rustle up some tasty local fare to be enjoyed by candle light. Pre-supper sundowners by sunset in the private garden are recommended.
Cost: from $920 per night, five-night minimum stay
Valid: throughout the year
To book: visit www.blueskyluxury.com / 0800 088 5574