Valentine’s Day Getaways To Remember

Extraordinary Journeys’ Romantic South Africa Safari includes a seaside picnic for two at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa.
Extraordinary Journeys’ Romantic South Africa Safari includes a seaside picnic for two at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa.

Your clients can surprise their sweetheart with a Valentine’s Day package to some of the world’s most romantic destinations.

An Adventurous Safari
Extraordinary Journeys’ Romantic South Africa Safari is ideal for adventurous couples looking to take a romantic escape this Valentine’s Day. The 8-day itinerary includes a romantic seaside picnic for two at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Cape Town, a traditional safari experience at the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in Kruger, internal flights, transfers, meals and activities. The five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa set on the slopes of the Twelve Apostles mountain range in Cape Town’s city-center, features fine dining at the onsite Azure Restaurant, a private cinema, a heated infinity pool, a jacuzzi and an award-winning spa. While staying in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, couples can choose to stay in one of three Sabi Sabi Properties: the 25-cottage Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge overlooking a waterhole and an African plain; the intimate Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp featuring six suites, each with its own private viewing deck and heated spa bath; or the 8-suite Sabi Sabi Selati Camp with dining venues ranging from a farmhouse kitchen-style set up in a dining room to traditional boma style set up outdoors in an enclosure. Rates start at $3,800 pp dbl for departures in January and February. For more information, visit extraordinaryjourneys.com/blog/romantic-south-africa-safari.

Hassler Roma's rooftop restaurant Imago. 
Hassler Roma’s rooftop restaurant Imago.

Amore in the City
Rome’s Hassler Roma is offering a San Valentino package highlighting a special chef-created dinner at the hotel’s Michelin-starred panoramic restaurant, Imago. The package also includes a 2-night stay in a Deluxe Double room or Grand Deluxe room, complimentary breakfast in bed, fresh flowers, and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival. The 96-guestroom Hassler Roma sits atop the Spanish Steps and features a panoramic view of the city. Couples can unwind together at the onsite Amorvero SPA with a 60-minute Ceremony scrub. Package rates start at $1,448 for a Deluxe Double room and $1,664 for Grand Deluxe room. For more information, visit hotelhasslerroma.com.

The bedroom inside Casas del XVI's Casa Macoris guest house. 
A bedroom at Casas del XVI’s Casa Macoris guest house.

A Romantic Retreat
Casas del XVI, a 10-guestroom boutique hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is offering a Timeless Romantic Getaway package featuring a 2-night stay, daily breakfast in bed, and a dinner for two with wine, plus a private chef and butler service. Couples can book an entire private home for ultimate seclusion or a private room within a guest house. The hotel’s location in Santo Domingo’s Ciudad Colonial (Colonial City) gives way to a host of couples’ activities, such as a horse-drawn carriage ride on the cobblestone streets of Calle Las Damas or a romantic stroll along the banks of the Ozama River. Rates for the Timeless Romantic Getaway package start at $599 pp dbl. Regular room rates start at $339 per night in a Superior Room. For more information, call (855) 849-6396 or visit casasdelxvi.com or prohotels.com.