5 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Getaways

Tick tick tick! Time is running out to ensure that you and your special someone have a Valentine’s Day to remember. While a visit to one of the ten romantic capitals of Europe is a sure bet for an unforgettable holiday, we also want to recommend the following five last-minute luxury getaways to consider for the ultimate Valentine’s Day adventure.

Beaverbrook Estate (Surrey, England)

When it comes to dreamy escapes, Beaverbrook Estate in the English Countryside exists in a category of its own. It is truly one of the most illustrious estates, particularly for anyone looking to create their own Gatsby-esque wonderland, roam through picture-postcard landscaped gardens with cascading fountains, and indulge in innovative culinary experiences. A Victorian mansion — that once played host to history’s most iconic personalities such as Charlie Chaplin and Sir Winston Churchill and dubbed “high society’s playground,” — with its reigning and timeless beauty, is an intimate retreat with just 35 rooms.

Upon check-in this Valentine’s Day, guests can expect to receive a multitude of romantic amenities in their room to enjoy before heading down to the bar for a Kiss! –  the Estate’s own specialty cocktail curated for the occasion.

Embracing the allure, glamour, and romance of (the onsite) Sir Frank’s Bar, Kiss! combines Havana Club with pomegranate puree, freshly squeezed lime juice, egg white, and rose cordial, and is garnished with a spritz of orange essence for an impressive and elaborate tipple. The ultimate romantic cocktail for guests to enjoy with loved ones as they soak up the views from Sir Frank’s Bar.

If alcohol lacks appeal, then perhaps the Gift of Love treatment at The Coach House Health Club & Spa will do the trick. A 90-minute treatment starting with a beautiful heart-opening meditation followed by a therapeutic massage and chakra stone treatment, the Gift of Love is the perfect way to relax and set the tone for your romantic getaway.

For dinner enjoy exquisite sharing dishes at The Garden House Restaurant such as Artisanal Burrata, a Garden House favorite, followed by the Dry-Aged T-Bone Steak, served with Roasted Vine Tomatoes & Confit Garlic, and to finish, the Apple Tarte Tatin. Follow that up with a stroll hand in hand around the 470 acres of English countryside at your disposal and wrap up your night with a cozy nightcap by the firepit.

Rates start at $577/ night. Make it a Valentine’s Day getaway you both will never forget.

Grace Bay Resorts: Point Grace (Providenciales, Turks & Caicos)

Point Grace is a charming boutique resort literally located on a “point” that makes the property feel ultra-secluded, private, and romantic. This Valentine’s Day, guests can enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner on the pristine white sands of Grace Bay Beach at the signature restaurant, Grace’s Cottage, recently named the best beach in the world by TripAdvisor. The four-course meal, surrounded by cerulean blue waves and shells brushing barefoot toes, will be accompanied by a live band playing top love songs and fire dancers performing exotic tricks to spice up what is sure to be an amorous night.

Socially conscious couples and Grace Bay Resort guests seeking to make a sustainable impact this Valentine’s Day can embark on an expert-guided coral-planting expedition off the coast of Providenciales, where pristine turquoise waters house the third-largest reef in the world making the preservation of reefs critical to the destination’s prosperity. The full-day expedition – led by Alizee Zimmermann, executive director of the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund (TCRF) and a native of Turks & Caicos – begins with villa guests boarding the aptly named “ReefSaver” vessel and heading to North West Point to visit one of two in-situ nursey sites where TCRF is actively restoring adversely affected species of coral. Once onsite, guests are taught how to clean the coral structures, help fragment more corals or outplant previously fragged colonies that are ready to be planted back onto the natural reef. On the boat, guests will enjoy a picnic lunch provided by Grace Bay Resorts that includes fresh baguette sandwiches, Cajun-spiced snapper wraps, crudité with hummus, marinated olives, and seasonal fruit skewers. Beverage options include Whispering Angel rosé, local beers, and fruit juices. This experience starts at $2,420. A portion of all proceeds benefits TCRF.

Hotel Wailea (Maui, Hawaii)

Hotel Wailea, the all-suite, intimate adults-only escape with 72 oversized suites and the first and only Relais & Châteaux property in the state of Hawaii, has curated an ultra-romantic offering for couples with every detail thought of.

The “Paradise Found” experience begins with a private jet transfer by evoJet; the hotel manages all pre-arrival details for guests. After being whisked to the hotel by a luxury SUV Shuttle service, the dinner of a lifetime awaits. Taking al fresco dining to new heights, couples can celebrate their love in an ultra-private Treehouse, suspended over the Wailea coastline amongst mango trees, while a seven-course tasting menu with wine pairings is prepared right in front of them.

Throughout the seven-night stay in a Celebration Ocean View Suite with a personal butler and stunning, original artwork, couples will enjoy a bevy of curated bonding experiences such as private tastings of rare Japanese whisky and a luxury yacht excursion, two-hour private in-suite massages, a private aerial silks yoga class and an afternoon with the hotel’s very own “Bubble Bus,” dispensing Billecart-Salmon champagne and caviar, charcuterie and fine cheeses on demand.

A retreat that is as vibrant as it is luxurious, Hotel Wailea feels like a private playground with romantic surprises around every corner of its paradise. Pricing for the “Paradise Found,” offer is $118,000 per couple (w/ evoJets private jet transfer) and $33,000 per couple (for those who wish to book their own flights to Maui).

The Hollywood Roosevelt (Los Angeles)

This Valentine’s Day, couples need to look no further than The Hollywood Roosevelt for a romantic experience. The most romantic space in the hotel is the 3,200 square foot Penthouse Suite, once home to legendary couple Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Their love affair has been called “Hollywood’s greatest romance,” as he was known as the “King of Hollywood” and she was “America’s Sweetheart.” The three-level penthouse features an expansive rooftop patio with 360-degree, panoramic views of Hollywood and its surrounding area, and offers a play between sleek, contemporary furnishings and vintage accents that exemplify old Hollywood extravagance.

The perfect place to watch the sun rise and set, the Gable & Lombard Penthouse boasts picturesque views of the City of Angels and often plays host to candlelit dinners lit by the famed Hotel Roosevelt sign for couples to share an intimate evening under the stars (and directly above the Hollywood Walk of Fame!). When reserving, the hotel will ensure the space is closed off to the public and there is even private elevator access to make the couple feel extra special. With the hotel’s elaborate culinary program and an on-site restaurant by James Beard Foundation Award-Winning Chef Nancy Silverton, the food and beverage offerings can be completely customized to the couple and hand-selected by the legendary chef herself.

Mission Pacific Hotel (Oceanside, California)

Situated on 700 feet of pristine oceanfront near the historic pier in Oceanside, Mission Pacific Hotel is a beachside creative boutique, rated the top hotel in San Diego by the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The hotel has 161 guest rooms, including 38 suites, along with immersive biking, skating, and surfing experiences; bold culinary moments from renowned Chef Roberto Alcocer at signature restaurant Valle, newly recognized in California’s distinguished MICHELIN Guide; and Oceanside’s only rooftop pool/bar, ranked one of the best rooftop bars in San Diego by Time Out.

For the adventurous couples out there, Mission Pacific Hotel invites aspiring mavericks to grab their wingman for an adventurous Top Gun-themed Oceanside getaway with “The Need for Speed” experience. To ensure couples look the part, Mission Pacific will provide two matching bomber jackets and RayBan sunglasses for an action-packed weekend, including skydiving with former Naval aviators onto Oceanside beach followed by a Dom Perignon rooftop celebration, as well as private surf lessons with a professional surfer and a custom commemorative David Barr Surfboard. The over-the-top package includes round-trip luxury car service from San Diego or Orange County airports and a two-night stay in Mission Pacific’s Ethereal Suite for $16,000. The experience is available for booking by phone at 855-365-5078.