Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day

Anantara Mui Ne, Vietnam
Anantara’s first opening for 2012 is the Mui Ne Resort and Spa, and houses 89 rooms, suites and villas on the southeastern coast of Vietnam. This tropical retreat boasts five restaurants and bars that represent not only authentic Vietnamese flavours, but also an international spread. Anantara Mui Ne’s Valentine’s Day special from February 13 to 15 comes with two nights’ accommodation, with massages, in-room floral baths, and a romantic dinner and cocktail for two. The experience is wrapped up with a sparkling wine breakfast in bed on the the last morning, and we imagine you’ll have to muster up plenty of will to leave the place.
Rates for the Anantara Mui Ne Valentine’s Special start at S$389++.
mui-ne.anantara.com

Ayana Resort & Spa, Bali, Indonesia
Privacy and pampering is the name of the game at Ayana Resort & Spa, where 78 free-standing, cliff-top villas come with the promise of idyllic luxury and romance. For Valentine’s Day, enhance this quick getaway with a six-course degustation meal at Dava restaurant, prepared by chef de cuisine Jusman So. The menu of modern French cuisine can be customised to your dietary preferences but it is otherwise a surprise left in the good hands of the acclaimed chef. The meal comes complete with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, but if that’s not enough, there are also novelty ‘his and her’ cocktails and desserts at the picturesque Rock Bar.
The Valentine’s Champagne Dinner at Dava is priced at Rp3,000,000++ per couple.
www.ayanaresort.com

Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Champagne, chocolates, a gourmet dinner and a movie – it’s old-fashioned romancing in essence, but the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong’s Valentines Romance Package takes it up a notch in luxuriousness. From your welcome bottle of wine and fresh fruit to hand-crafted chocolates by La Maison du Chocolat, it’s all about the little details. Enjoy a three-course dinner at Amber restaurant, and pick from a selection of classic romance films for something to snuggle down to after. And if you find yourselves feeling restless, you can also choose add-on experiences such as a helicopter ride over Victoria Harbour or a couple’s spa experience. They come at additional cost, of course, but the memories will be priceless.
Rates for the Valentines Romance Package start at HKD8,000 per night.
www.mandarinoriental.com

Maison Souvannaphoum, Luang Prabang, Laos
Recently refurbished, Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel by Angsana was the residence of the late Prince Souvannaphouma, former Prime Minister of Laos, in the ‘60s and ‘70s, explaining the stateliness of the property. Set in the idyllic, UNESCO World Heritage Site that is Luang Prabang, Laos, it’s perfect for couples looking for a little more culture and adventure. The hotel is now offering the Maison Rediscovery package – with a minimum stay of two nights at the newly refurbished Garden Wing room, you’ll get a ten-minute neck and shoulder massage upon arrival, unlimited bicycle usage throughout your stay (all the better to explore the charming town), and an afternoon tea. Want to unwind after a day of sight-seeing? Book a 90-minute spa treatment at the Angsana Spa and get another complimentary 90-minute session.
The Maison Rediscovery package is available for bookings through April 29, 2012.
www.angsana.com

Photos: Courtesy of respective hotels and resorts