Give Up Just Buying Flowers For Valentines - Take A Romantic Getaway...

Shepherdstown and Charles Town, West Virginia (Vocus/PRWEB) February 11, 2011

Go Blue Ridge Travel picks two of the most Romantic Getaways just one hour from DC for Valentine’s. It only takes a phone call for reservations, pack the overnight (don’t forget her makeup) and drive away from the city to the beautiful northern Blue Ridge Shenandoah Valley. Your stop this weekend is in the Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Region… better known as DC’s Backyard Playground.

Hillbrook Inn, A Country House Hotel in Charles Town, West Virginia is offering two packages. Choose Friday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday for your two night stay. Your partner will think you planned all of this. Upon arrival your partner has a Champagne greeting, box of chocolates and a bouquet of roses in your elegant suite. Plus a complimentary red or white wine. One of your nights you take part in a five–course candlelit dinner where your partner is handed a beautiful rose and you both enjoy a signature drink at cocktail. There will be no menu presented at dinner. Instead, every course is a pleasant surprise designed by Executive Chef Christine Hale based on dietary concerns and requests.

Picture a European style country house hotel cascading down a limestone ridge on eight levels, with 2000 panes of glass flooding the interior with light. Imagine the rich patina of old wood, the gleam of polished brass, the deep jewel tones of oriental carpets. Add the flicker of candles and the warmth of a fire. A love seat. An intimate table for two. Even if it is cold, there are romantic fireplaces, books to read, or just cuddle together and enjoy each other. Please tell Carissa and Chris Zanella, Innkeepers of Hillbrook Inn, Go Blue Ridge Travel salutes their wonderful planned weekend.

If you need more excitement, head to Hollywood Casino for a night of fun entertainment or take a short ride to one of DC’s Wine Country’s Vineyards. Almost all vineyards will be offering chocolate this weekend…. Just for Valentine’s.

For a small town romantic experience, take a look at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Again, not more than an hour from the city, the Bavarian Inn is a step back to the old country with a “Wine Spectator Award Winning Wine Cellar” . Their Executive Chef Wolfgang Vomend has created a Valentine menu especially for couples from a Valentine Appetizer Sampler to duo of Oysters, a Chateaubriand for Two or a Seafood Sampler for Two and finally wrap up the evening with a special Valentines Dessert for Two which includes Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Gran Marnier Mousse, Cherry Heart Tart, and Berry Panache. Ask for Christian or David Asam. These two brothers write a wonderful wine column in our local paper. They definitely have different taste but are both experts on wines both local and around the world. If you want to just take a beautiful stroll down a small town street visiting small specialty shops, it is Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Special Romance packages are available which include your hotel room overlooking the Potomac River with fireplaces in the Chalets, again a complimentary bottle of champagne.

The most important thing is that this weekend can be all about you and your partner. No stress, no traffic, breathe in the country.

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Give the Gift of a Backyard Getaway for Two this Valentine's Day

Vista, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2011

Champagne & roses are fine for Valentine’s Day, but what about a gift of a warm and sensual backyard oasis that you and your loved one can escape to any time of year? D1 Spas has unveiled Elemental – the first ever portable, plug-and-play designer spa for two just in time for this year’s celebration of love. The artisan design, powerful jets, warm, bubbling water and comfortable seating accented with soft, colorful LED lighting helps create a romantic, sensual spa experience the two of you will enjoy time and time again. http://www.myelemental.com

With a one-of-a-kind shape reminiscent of a gift box, exteriors are textured with water-based, eco-friendly material and available in an array of colors including Snow, Moss, Onyx, Canvas, and Canyon. The Canvas model is specially made to be customized by the owner. Imagine writing “I Love You” in hearts across the outside of your special Valentine’s Day “gift box” of a spa, and then making a game of changing the look of your Elemental by simply rolling on a different color of exterior paint together.

“Elemental was created with couples in mind, as a romantic warm water gathering spot where they could focus on their relationship and reconnect as they let the stresses of the day melt away,” explains D1 founder, Bob Hallam. “There is nothing better than a spa to provide the much needed private time that couples need to help balance their busy lifestyles.”

As a romantic centerpiece, Elemental is as practical as it is attractive. The spa’s compact size was designed to fit easily into any backyard patio or deck design. It is easy to install and plugs into a standard 120v outlet. The naturally beautiful, simple-to-use spa retails for $5,995.00 (US) and boasts an incredibly low monthly heating cost of under $7.00.

The elegant aluminum accents come in a variety of colors and forms that will enhance any décor and allow Elemental to compliment any outdoor design theme. Measuring 60” x 60” x 32” and a dry weight of only 350 pounds, Elemental is as at home on condo/apartment patios and balconies as it is in expansive outdoor rooms.
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Designed to break the paradigm of spa design, Elemental utilizes patio-appropriate colors and textures to create a home spa that can match virtually any backyard. Understated and stylish, Elemental uses softened geometry and artisan details to create the ultimate accent for your backyard oasis. http://www.d1spas.com

Elemental is the newest product line designed by D1, a luxury goods manufacturer who makes hot tubs, aquatic fitness systems and composite materials. In business for over 30 years, D1 has a history of innovation and quality. Distributed globally, D1 holds over 40 patents, more than any other manufacturer in the spa industry.

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