With or without partners, girls just want to have fun—and these Galentine’s getaways on the Eastern Seaboard are just the ticket.
Galentine’s in Florida
Florida’s hotels are rolling out enticing Galentine’s Day experiences with a strong focus on culinary delights and mixology. At Amrit Ocean Resort on Singer Island, the Nexus Vitality Retreat (Feb. 28 – March 3) features nutrient-rich meals curated by Dr. Uma Naidoo, supporting gut and brain health.
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club welcomes guests with prosecco, truffle popcorn, and artisanal cheeses. Their Lobby Bar boasts sea-inspired cocktails and an extensive rose selection, complemented by authentic Italian dining at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse. The Gates Hotel South Beach introduces “prosecco pong” and a Tipsy Salsa class with Latin-inspired cuisine at Tambo restaurant.
The Elser Hotel’s Seas The Day package includes a yacht cruise with gourmet bites and champagne. Their ViceVersa bar serves modern aperitivo cocktails with unexpected ingredients.
For a hands-on experience, Uchi Miami in Wynwood hosts a maki-making class with rose champagne and a multicourse dinner for $150 per person. The Marker Key West Harbor Resort serves Key lime-flavored mimosas and offers a sunset sail with charcuterie, champagne, and margaritas, plus a rum tour at Hemingway Rum Company.
SkyBeach Hotel & Marina in St. Petersburg presents the Gals, Gulf and Glam package, including sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort boasts diverse dining options at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, while Hotel Effie Sandestin features Ovide restaurant and Ara Rooftop & Pool Lounge for cocktails with a view.
The Pensacola Beach Resort offers exclusive dining at Windrose restaurant and beachfront picnic options with bubbly. Lastly, The Perry Hotel Naples provides a rooftop experience with cocktails and chef-driven cuisine overlooking panoramic water views.
Galentine’s in the Windy City
Chicago’s best are prepared for the gals. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, nestled in the Gold Coast neighborhood, offers an Italian-inspired steakhouse, Torali, where your clients can savor elegant dining. The experience is complemented by live music in the hotel’s lobby and handcrafted cocktails at the copper-clad Torali lounge, providing scenic views of the city. For ladies seeking relaxation, the Ritz-Carlton Spa features a Luzern facial treatment suite, the first of its kind in the U.S., designed to enhance the five elements of feng shui.
For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com.
Galentine’s by Arlo
The Arlo Hotels are offering some fun Galentine’s Day experiences across their properties. At Arlo Williamsburg, the ladies can kick off their evening at the hotel’s namesake restaurant, Sungold, or enjoy handcrafted cocktails at the Lobby Bar or Mirror Bar. The hotel also hosts the Arlo After Dark & Luis Fernando: The Werk Room drag race viewing party, featuring drinks and live appearances by drag queens. For late-night entertainment, ART Williamsburg and The Water Tower provide skyline views and vinyl-spun DJ beats.
Arlo NoMad, located in Manhattan, have a city experience complemented by its on-site NoMad Diner. Nearby, Arlo SoHo invites the ladies to cap off their night at the ART SoHo rooftop, toasting to friendship with panoramic city views. Arlo Midtown rounds out the offerings with its stylish ART Midtown rooftop, serving handcrafted cocktails against the backdrop of the New York City skyline.
Arlo Chicago, located in the heart of Downtown, presents a more casual dining experience at its on-site restaurant, About Last Knife (ALK). This versatile spot caters to all meal times and offers specially priced food and drinks during its Lucky Hour, Monday through Friday, from 3-6 p.m. Friends can try their luck with a fortune cookie for a chance to win a free night’s stay.
Arlo Washington DC‘s hotel’s rooftop bar, ART DC, is hosting a Sip Happens All Night event on Feb. 13. This culinary and mixology experience features drink specials, including $2 oysters and a Patron Friendship Tower. The ladies can enjoy these offerings while taking in panoramic city views and grooving to a live DJ set by Ebb King.
Florida’s Arlo Wynwood’s rooftop bar, ART Wynwood, offers pool bed promotions featuring bubbly and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
All Arlo hotels currently offer a Love All Around package, which includes up to 30 percent off stays between Feb. 1 and April 30, plus a 2 p.m. late checkout, subject to availability. Use booking code ARLOVE.
For more information, visit arlohotels.com.
