Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: The Most Pampering Travel Experiences

Treat your loved one to a gift of decadent travel and pampering experiences this Valentine’s Day. If you’ve been waiting for just the right moment to take a big dream trip, this could be it. Hotels around the world are rolling out the red carpet for the love-themed holiday and are introducing special packages to make the most of a romantic getaway. These are some of the most pampering travel experiences to discover this winter.

Overwater Wonder Experience at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

This $7,500 package includes all-day pampering starting with spa treatments in the resort’s new overwater spa bungalows, reached only by private boat. Treatments include a Grenadines salt scrub and foot ritual as well as a Tibetan sound bowl chanting guide. Later in the day, guests return to the bungalows for more attention at the spa with a facial, four-handed massage and aloe body wrap before a Champagne toast. In addition to accommodations, the package also includes a guided hike with the resort’s naturalist to enjoy local fruit and homemade power bars at the top of a mountain as well as a guided snorkeling session around area reefs. For lunch, guests enjoy a private picnic lunch on an island as well as sunset cocktails and a private beach dinner to round out the day.

Guided hikes, helicopters and catamarans in St. Barth

Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf on St. Barth is offering a three-night package packed with romantic escapades. Guests enjoy a stay in a Junior Suite Terrace Sea View accommodation with private plunge pool. It includes a couple’s massage, three-course dinner under the aegis of a three-star Michelin chef, two-hour catamaran tour, helicopter ride above the island, guided hike to Petit Cul de Sac and other natural pools, daily breakfast and roundtrip airport transfers. This romantic package starts at $13,000.

Unlimited spa treatments at Couples Tower Isle

Couples Tower Isle treats guests in the Oasis Spa Villas with an unending amount of pampering by giving them as many spa treatments as they wish. This ultimate form of relaxation can be just the gift for romance-seeking couples headed to this part of Jamaica. After days of exfoliations, body wraps and massages, guests can show off their new body at the resort’s “au naturel” private island for even more time together.

“Al Mare, Amore S’more” Romance Package

In a collaboration between The Peninsula Beverly Hills and Hotel Santa Caterina from the Amalfi Coast (part of The Leading Hotels of the World), the “Al Mare, Amore S’more” Romance Package really does the trick to impress. The $4,500 starting price tag has many inclusions during the Feb. 7-25 period it is available. Couples can enjoy an overnight in a lovely suite, Champagne and caviar welcome, six-course dinner (part of a pop-up with Santa Caterina’s Al Mare restaurant), s’mores under the stars and monogrammed bath robes.

Alila Experiences in Big Sur

While guests at the Alila Ventana Big Sur in California can spend a romantic weekend in the spa, by the pool or over a delicious meal, the Alila Experiences program takes things a step further. Guests can stretch their personal limits with astrology readings, gratitude sound journeys, outdoor painting and cosmic yoga classes all by the sounds of the natural sounds of Big Sur surrounding them. Alila is also part of the World of Hyatt program giving guests the chance to earn and redeem points with their stay.

Be my valentine at Andaz Mexico City Condesa

Throughout the month of February, this newly opened World of Hyatt property is offering a special package for love birds. The package includes breakfast for two, dinner at the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, a couple’s massage with sparkling wine and a romantic in-room setup to set the mood. Guests can also enjoy a special “Be My Valentine” menu at the hotel’s Derba Matcha Cafe. The Andaz Mexico City Condesa is within walking distance of numerous shops, museums and restaurants in this vibrant neighborhood.

Pampering at London’s One Aldwych

The Ultimate Romance package at One Aldwych has many inclusions to create one of the most pampering vacation experiences in London. For starters, guests arrive to their suite to find curated flower arrangements by the hotel’s own florist. The three-night stay comes with daily breakfast for two, a limited-release Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé 2009, two spa treatments and a pair of theater tickets. A five-course tasting menu for two with paired wines and a Champagne-fueled afternoon tea are also part of the package, which is capped off with a private photo shoot.

Love Boat Package at Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village

Check into this Florida hotel to discover the Love Boat theme song playing in the room along with a dozen red roses and a bottle of Champagne. To celebrate the romantic weekend, this package at Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village also includes a sunset boat ride with cocktails, a couple’s massage at the hotel’s spa and a romantic dinner for two in a private dining room. The Love Boat package also includes overnight accommodations in the Mariner Suite overlooking either the Caloosahatchee River or the Gulf of Mexico.

Everlasting love at InterContinental Magnificent Mile Chicago

IHG One Rewards fans can earn quite a stash with the Everlasting Love package at the InterContinental Magnificent Mile Chicago this Valentine’s Day. The $16,000 package includes a stay in the duplex Presidential Suite, but also a Cartier LOVE bracelet awaiting that special someone. The clasp on the bracelet requires help from another person to put it on or take it off, adding a bit of extra romance to the gift. Also part of the pampering package is a couple’s massage in the hotel’s spa, breakfast for two each morning and dinner for two at Michael Jordan’s Steak House Chicago. On the evening menu is a custom porterhouse steak with a pair of 6 oz lobster tails and lobster mashed potatoes. The package may be out of the budget for some travelers, but the hotel also has a more approachable Pure Romance option that includes a $25 dining credit, overnight accommodations in a suite and a permanent jewelry installation for two from Ellie K. & Co.

BYOB(estie) Package at The Brazilian Court

Planning a solo trip with the gals? This bring your own bestie package at Palm Beach’s The Brazilian Court could be just the answer. It includes a half-day charter on a picnic boat to take you around The Palm Beaches in style with your favorite snacks and drinks at the ready. Pre-stocked beach bags plus umbrellas and chairs provide everything you need for a day soaking up the sun. The hotel’s Cafe Boulud will also host a Champagne and charcuterie event for you and your friends. Other package perks are blowouts in the hotel’s own salon, a beach buggy to get around Palm Beach and a professional photographer to document the experience. The $14,000 package also includes dinner and drinks for two and a suite at the hotel, which is just a block or so away from Worth Avenue for those looking for some retail therapy. The Brazilian Court is part of The Leading Hotels of the World, which means the points and perks of its loyalty program add even more value to this package.

Pampering your pup with love

Showing love for the important souls in our life is not just about people. Our pets deserve love and attention, too, and The Plaza has a “pawfect” package to show four-legged friends just that. It includes a Plaza-branded bathrobe for the dog, a plush bed, water bowl, treats and doggie macarons from the hotel’s famous Palm Court. Couples that don’t want to leave their pooch behind will find this $195 package to be a great Valentine’s Day add-on option.

At Kimpton properties around the country, a similar package gives guests the chance to “celebrate their furrrst love” by traveling with their pet. The package includes a dog bed, water bowl and special treats while valet parking and a bottle of Champagne are gifts for the adult in the room.