Fancy getting away this Valentine's Day? Whether you want to splash out in the Caribbean, experience a romantic rail break or treat yourselves to some pampering closer to home, we've got some great ideas. Seychelles Elite Vacations (01707 371 000) offers five nights B&B at favoured resorts for couples The Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa for £1,279 on Feb 9-15, incl Air Seychelles flights, comp use of VIP lounge, private transfers and breakfast. Luxury five night package at same place with all meals and helicopter transfers costs £3,559, saving £399. Pembrokeshire Coastal Cottages (01437 765 765) offers seven night romantic stay in cottage near Tenby from £266, incl Jet Ranger helicopter trip over Pembrokeshire countryside, champers on arrival and private hot tub. Caribbean cruise Leading Cruise Agents Alliance (0870 122 5115) offers seven night Grenadine Island voyage on Royal Clipper ex-Barbados Feb 11 to Grenadines, Grenada, Tobago Cays, St Vincent and Martinique, from £1,240, excluding flights to and from departure port. Antigua sailing week Destinology (0800 072 2227) offers seven nights' all-inclusive at Hawksbill by Rex Resorts from Feb 14 for £1,049, incl Valentines-themed candlelit dinner with champers, Virgin flights and return coach transfers. Paris by rail Celebrate Valentine's Day with a kiss in one of the world's most romantic cities. Railbookers offers Valentine's packages that include champagne and chocolates at some hotels in Paris. The 3* Mercure Terminus Nord is offering a third night free from £179 or enjoy two nights at the 4* Hilton Paris, with champagne and chocolates from £239. For out and out luxury, opt for a romantic three night break in a deluxe room at the Raphael Hotel near Arc de Triomphe, which includes a bottle of champagne in your bedroom, and rose petals on your bed. Breaks are from £529. Breaks include hotel accommodation with breakfasts, and return Eurostar travel. Bookings can be made at www.railbookers.com Romantic spa Fancy a good pampering closer to home? Why not treat you and your partner to the sensual delights of a Rasul Treatment at the award winning Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall. The Rasul is a traditional Arabian cleansing ritual which uses copious amounts of mud and water in a steam environment. Couples can enjoy the self indulgent decadence of the mud chamber followed by a shower for two in the exclusive double cubicle within their own private treatment room. You can also spend Valentines evening in an intimate setting in the magnificent ballroom. From 7.30pm until midnight, guests will be surrounded by candlelight and couples will be treated to champagne and canapés followed by a five-course dinner with wine, and after dinner coffee and treats. Guests can then enjoy romantic live music and ladies will receive a complimentary gift. Rasul treatments cost £75 for 45 minute treatment and the Valentine's Ball is £75 per person. Contact Seaham Hall on (0191) 516-1400 or visit www.tomscompanies.com Champagne seaplane experience for two For those looking to take their love to new heights, what could be more romantic than gliding across a Loch and taking off from the water to enjoy an unrivalled look at stunningly scenic Scotland? Fly out over Western Argyll and gaze down at the beautiful islands of Arran, Bute and Kintyre. Complete your flight with a bottle of the finest champagne as you return to the shores of Loch Lomond. Price £365 from www.redletterdays.co.uk |