A number of warm-weather, romance-themed escapes are advertising savings for traveling couples this winter. Participating hotels offering romantic packages in such destinations as the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Florida, and Mexico include:
Anguilla
Anacaona Boutique Hotel
The Amorous Anacaona Honeymoon Package (starts at $2,185, including tax and service charge):
-Seven nights of accommodations for two
-Champagne and a welcome rum beverage upon arrival
-Daily continental breakfast
-Three dinners for two in the hotel’s Firefly Restaurant, including one of their cultural evenings such as Thursdays with the Mayoumba Folkloric Theatre
- A day trip to Sandy Island
-A 60-minute massage for two
Visit www.anacaonahotel.com
Beaches Edge Villas
Vows, Villas and Value (starts at $1,250 per night for one villa):
-Offer applies to the property’s two villas, featuring an additional night free in one villa following four nights in both villas
-Free night can be used before a couple’s friends and family members arrive for a wedding to satisfy Anguilla’s two-day marriage license requirement or after the rest of the party leaves
The offer is eligible for stays between January 10 and November 20, 2015, and is open to any villa guests, not exclusive to weddings.
Visit www.beachesedge.com
Carimar Beach Club
Honeymoon Package (starts at $1,870 per couple, including service charge, government tax, and marketing levy):
- Seven nights in a beach view one- or two-bedroom villa suite
-Two massages
-Romantic dinner for two with cocktails
-Two-day car rental
-Complimentary gift upon arrival
-Starter breakfast basket
-Fresh flowers replenished daily
-Use of the snorkel equipment and tennis courts
The package is available May 1 through November 15, 2015, excluding the property’s annual closure from September 1 to October 31, 2015.
Visit www.carimar.com
CeBlue Beach Resort & Villas
Tropical Nuptials Destination Wedding Package (starts at $5,000 for a minimum four-night stay):
-Early check-in and late checkout (subject to availability)
-A justice of the peace
-Costs of the marriage license and registration fee
-Tropical bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere
-West Indian wedding cake
-Chilled bottle of champagne for toasting
-Local transportation to and from local authorities for completing required documentation
Other wedding-related services are available at an additional cost.
Visit www.ceblueanguilla.com
Cap Juluca Resort
Just the Two of Us (starts at $5,064; three-night, package-inclusive stays start at $6,852, excluding tax and gratuities):
-For intimate weddings
I Still Do (starts at $2,457; three-night, package-inclusive stays start at $4,245, excluding tax and gratutites):
-For vow renewals
Both packages include use of a beach or lawn venue, officiate services, a photographer, a three-course dinner for two on the beach, champagne, and a wedding cake and more
Visit www.capjuluca.com
Fletch’s Cove
Romance Special Package (starts at $4,545 per couple, including service charge and government tax):
-Seven nights of accommodations for two
-Bottle of champagne and welcome basket upon arrival
-Breakfast provisions of the couple’s choice for the first day
-Use of beach chairs and snorkel masks
-Romantic dinner for two at the restaurant of the couple’s choice (value of $150)
-Choice of a sunset cruise with hors d’oeuvres and open bar or two 60-minute massages at the villa
For bookings, contact Carol Bartholomew at [email protected] or at (610) 420-4753.
Visit fletchscove.com
Frangipani Beach Resort’s
Honeymooners’ Paradise (starts at $3,600):
-Six nights in a one-bedroom suite
-Bottle of champagne
-Sunset cruise and a beachside couple’s massage
-Daily continental breakfast at the on-site Straw Hat Restaurant
Frangipani also offers couples getting married or renewing their vows the option to buy out the resort and have the property to themselves. Buyouts are available from April 15 to August 31 and require a three-night minimum booking.
Visit www.frangipaniresort.com
Little Butterfly Villa
Romance Getaway Package (starts at $1,999):
-Seven nights of accommodations in a private suite
-Two 60-minute massages in the villa
-Romantic bedroom décor with flower petals and champagne
-Welcome fruit and wine basket
-First day’s breakfast and beverage stock
Visit www.littlebutterflyanguilla.com
Malliouhana Hotel & Spa
Retreat to Romance (starts at $4,490)
-Six nights at the newly re-opened resort in an Ocean View Premium room or Junior Suite
-Bottle of champagne in-room upon arrival
-Complimentary continental breakfast daily
-One 90-minute couple’s massage at the Auberge Spa
-Sunset cocktails and canapés on a night of the couple’s choice
-Private dinner featuring freshly caught Anguilla lobster
Visit malliouhana.aubergeresorts.com
Sheriva Luxury Villas & Suites
Luxuriance Package (starts at $2,900 per night for a four-bedroom villa, excluding government tax, service charge, and marketing levy):
-Five nights for the price of four or eight nights for the price of seven
-Daily extended continental breakfast
-Signing privileges at Cap Juluca Resort’s restaurants, boutiques and watersports
-One complimentary private chef-prepared lunch for stays of up to five nights
-One complimentary private chef dinner and one complimentary spa treatment for stays of seven nights or longer
The Luxuriance Package is bookable now for five-night-minimum stays from January 15 through December 15, 2015.
Visit www.villasatsheriva.com
Spyglass Hill Villa
Romance Package (starts at $4,500, including taxes and service charges):
-Seven nights of accommodation in a private villa
-Romantic bedroom décor with flower petals and champagne
-Two 60-minute massages in the villa
-Access to an open bar
-Personal concierge to assist throughout the stay
-Hammock for two with a stunning view
-Welcome fruit and wine basket
-First day’s breakfast and beverage stock
Visit www.spyglasshillanguilla.com
Topaz Oceanview Residences
Signature Bridal Welcome Package (starts at $628 per night):
-Stay in Pinnacle Villa atop Sandy Ground Village
-Complimentary rental vehicle
-Welcome gift featuring food, beverages, wine, champagne and flowers
Visit www.topazoceanview.com
The Viceroy Anguilla
Love & Legacy Package (starts at US$500 per person):
- Applies to groups of at least 100 adults staying for three nights
Love in the Sky
-Rewards couples who book six roundtrip seats on a Tradewind Aviation flight from San Juan to Anguilla with complimentary seats on the same flight.
Love is Simple (starts at $4,200) and The Elegance of a Vow (starts at $4,800):
-A couples-only ceremony
-Dedicated wedding specialist
-Three-course dinner for two at the resort’s signature restaurant Coba.
-Personal assistance with the marriage license and certificate service
Couples who host a wedding with more than 100 rooms will receive a complimentary five-night stay in a suite, a romantic dinner for two and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne for their first anniversary.
For reservations and details on package inclusions, contact Charnissa Richardson at (305) 842-6067 or at [email protected].
Visit www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/anguilla/weddings/wedding_packages
Aruba
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts
Honeymoon package (starts at US$385 per night, including taxes and fees):
- Deluxe Oceanview room
- Bottle of champagne with flutes, chocolate, cheese and crackers and a special gift from the resort
-Dining for two in a private palapa on Eagle Beach
-Classic romantic movie under the stars every Thursday and Sunday night at 8 p.m.
-Full American breakfast buffet
-Local calls
-Wi-Fi
-Complimentary tablet (with Skype) in each guestroom
-The resort is happy to arrange a romantic private sunset sail or a side-by-side couple’s massage
full American breakfast buffet daily, local calls, Wi-Fi throughout the entire property and complimentary use of a tablet (with Skype installed) in each guestroom.
Visit www.bucuti.com/reserve-now
The Bahamas
Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina
The Romantic Rendezvous package (starts at $399 per person, per night, based on double occupancy):
-Four days and three nights in beachfront accommodations
-Private three-course dinner on the beach with a bottle of wine
-Round-trip ferry service to Hope Town, including golf cart renta
-Private couple’s massage in a beach cabana
-Guided boat tour with a private picnic on the beach
-Reef snorkeling experience
-Welcome cocktail and amenity
-Daily breakfast
-Airport transfers
The three-night Romantic Rendezvous package is available now through March 31, 2015. Blackout dates and additional restrictions may apply.
Visit www.abacobeachresort.com/special-experiences.html
Florida
Hawks Cay Resort
Key to Romance (savings start at 10 percent on stays of two or three nights, and 20 percent on stays of four nights or longer):
-Waterview, Premium Lanai Guestroom or a Hawks Cay Villa in one of four villages
-In-room sparkling wine on the night of arrival
-Half-day bike rental to explore the island of Duck Key
-20 percent off a couple’s massage in a couple’s suite at Calm Waters Spa
Visit www.hawkscay.com/specialoffers
Mexico
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
The Perfect Proposal, for soon-to-be-weds (starts at $1,099 for two nights, excluding tax and service fees):
- Junior suite accommodations for two
-One in-suite, 30-minute couple’s massage
-Private Mexican cooking lesson for two
-Candlelit dinner for two on the beach with live music
-Daily breakfast in bed
-Transportation to and from the airport. This two-night package is priced at US$1,099, plus tax and service fees.
Accommodation upgrades are available upon request.
Grand Diamond Infinity package, for couples looking to reaffirm their commitment to one another (starts at $27,000, including tax and service fee for two):
-Four nights in a 5,750-square-foot beachfront suite with a private pool and Jacuzzi and direct beach access
-Diamond eternity band in 14k white gold
-Limo pick up at the airport
-Bottle of Cristal champagne and basket of fresh fruit in suite upon arrival and replenished dail
-Personal butler and luxury car with a private chauffeur
-Gourmet meals prepared by Chef in the privacy of the suite or at the resort’s restaurant
-Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
-Daily 60-minute relaxing massage at the beach or in the spa
-Romantic candlelit dinner on the beach with live classical music
-Two-hour panoramic helicopter flight
-Access to the fitness center and classes
-Sunset cruise and dinner in the resort’s private catamaran
-Mixology class and wine tasting;
-Golf green fees and a golf cart at a local course
Offer is subject to availability at time of booking and must be reserved at least 15 days in advance.
Visit grandresidencesrivieracancun.com/special-offers.asp
Nevis
Paradise Beach Nevis
Sun Kissed Wedding Package ($1,500):
-Stay in a three- or four-bedroom villa that features hand-woven thatched roofs with 20-foot vaulted ceilings, privacy walls enclosing lush gardens, an outdoor dining pavilion and a waterfall pool overlooking the Caribbean and neighboring St. Kitts
-All of the official paperwork (the resort’s wedding planner will coordinate the details and transfers to St. Kitts)
-Services of a justice of the peace
-Decorated arbor on the beach, flowers, champagne and a West Indian wedding cake.
Visit paradisebeachnevis.com
Trinidad
Hyatt Regency Trinidad
Couple’s Romance Retreat Spa Package ($145):
-50-minute aromatherapy massage followed by an express organic sugar scrub or petit carême facial
-30-minute facial that produces a natural glow
-Couples can also enjoy complimentary wine and dessert as a part of their treatment.
The Couple’s Romance Retreat Package is exclusively available February 1 through February 28, 2015.
Visit www.trinidad.hyatt.com
Turks & Caicos
Ocean Club Resorts
Honeymoon Package (seasonal starting rates at www.oceanclubresorts.com/rates-packages/weddings-and-honeymoons/honeymoons, exclude tax and service charges):
-Eight days, seven nights of accommodations in a studio, junior suite or one-bedroom deluxe suite
-Chilled bottle of champagne and tropical fruit basket in-suite on arrival
-Evening sunset cruise
-Romantic candlelit dinner with wine for two at Opus
-Lunch for two at the Cabana Bar & Grille or Seaside Café
-Two-day car rental
-His & Her massages at Spa Tropique
-$25 on-site merchant gift certificate
Visit www.oceanclubresorts.com