Valentine’s Day specials: Four Seasons Los Angeles finds your scent

by Melanie Nayer on

What does your loved one smell like? The folks at Four Seasons are ready to find out.

We’ve published all sorts of Valentine’s Day packages, including in-room massages, breakfasts in bed and while not technically a Valentine’s Day offering, we can’t forget the human bed warmers over at the Holiday Inn. But the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is putting a new twist on Valentine’s Day, thanks to its Everlasting Valentine’s Day Package.

Book a night with the luxe-hotel and you’ll enjoy a private “aromatic journey” with a custom perfume specialist who will help you create your very own fragrance.
Kedra Hart from Opus Oils‘ Jitterbug Perfume Parlour will introduce couples to a wide variety of scents and blend together a custom created fragrance made specifically for each couple. You’ll take home a 2 oz. Eau de Parfum spray as well as a travel size roll-on, and your secret scent will be saved on file so you can re-order when you’re running low. Of course, all this scenting goes down in one of the Four Seasons newly-renovated guestrooms or suites, and they’ve thrown in breakfast for two and your choice of a specialty Valentine’s Day cocktail.

The package starts at $535 and is available on Friday, February 12, Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14.

Alone or not, Kimpton brings deals to NYC for Valentine’s Day

by Tom Johansmeyer on

Kimpton’s offering you two ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Manhattan this year: one if you’re inclined to recognize the holiday, the other if you’re flying solo. Let’s face it; Valentine’s day isn’t designed to appeal to everyone, and the single folks shouldn’t get screwed just because the only way they could get a “date” that night involves several appearances by Benjamin Franklin.

If you’re interested in a more traditional Valentine’s Day getaway, take a look at the “Sweet Savings” deal at Kimpton’s 70 park avenue hotel. For rates starting at a mere $179, you’ll get not only a great room in Manhattan, you’ll pick up a complimentary dessert for you and your guest at silver leaf tavern.

Now, this doesn’t do much for you if you’re alone, unless you really like two desserts. Fortunately, there’s the “Cupid Is Stupid” deal at Kimpton’s The Muse New York. For a rate of $239, you’ll get two free cocktails at NIOS restaurant and a complimentary in-room movie.

So, how do you make this work? Use one of those cocktails to chat up a lonely hottie — she’s hanging out in a hotel bar, it shouldn’t take much more than this. Then, invite her up to your room to enjoy the free movie with you. Choose your movie wisely.

Both deals are open for the entire month of February. The booking code for “Cupid Is Stupid” is PCPL, and the code for “Sweet Savings” is PSSP.

Hilton’s Valentine’s Day deal for Latin America: Do not disturb

by Tom Johansmeyer on

Sometimes, the best service is none at all. With the “Do Not Disturb” getaways for Valentine’s Day, you’ll check into any number of hotels in the Caribbean or Latin America, and there will be plenty of people who will be happy to leave you alone. Check in early, if you like, and disappear for a while, and you can arrange for late checkout, too.

Don’t get me wrong — the “Do Not Disturb” package includes all kinds of amenities that are sure to turn you on. You’ll sip sparkling wine or cider in your room and occasionally head down to the health club, pool or whirlpool spa to stretch out and move your body … when you’re not moving your body in your room. You’ll also pick up breakfast every day in the hotel’s restaurant, and on extra nights, you’ll enjoy a free entrée with each meal you buy (as long as the second is of equal or lesser value).

There are plenty of hotels available, including the completely renovated Colonial Hilton Nassau in the Bahamas, the Hilton Cartagena in Colombia and the Hilton Mexico City Reforma. Just be sure to use booking code RP.

Kimpton’s rub down will make every day Valentine’s Day

by Tom Johansmeyer on

Nobody should have to rub one out on Valentine’s Day alone … nothing is more depressing. So, let Kimpton help you get the contact you need. At 41 hotels , you can take advantage of the “Rub the One You’re with” package from February 1, 2010 through the end of March. Your stay will include a private one-hour massage instruction class. Using the whole “teach a man to fish” concept, you’ll make yourself indispensable to your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend or casual fling, with relaxation skills that are positively addictive. Ply your new craft even after Valentine’s Day has passed with a take-home massage kit that includes Kerstin Florian organic lavender massage oil, a lavender and lemon aromatherapy candle and aromatherapy bath salts. You’ll also enjoy a bottle of champagne and complimentary overnight parking.

Says Niki Leondakis, Kimpton’s chief operating officer, “This playful package is a great way for couples to unwind this winter and create memories that will last well beyond their stay with us.”

Gadlinks for Thursday, 1.21.2010

by Katie Hammel on

Can’t get enough travel news? Fear not, here is some more travel talk from around the web.


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