FOR THE LOVE OF TRAVEL

As we enter February, so our minds turn to where to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Saying it with flowers, chocolates and gifts is great, but going on a trip cements the memories of that day. Here are five places that will melt the heart of even the most jaded traveler.

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles
Head for a luxury city break and enjoy Valentine’s Day at what is often regarded as the headquarters for the Awards Season. Film and music stars often can be seen passing through the hotel during the first months of the year as the industry gathers to celebrate excellence. Speaking of excellence, the Four Seasons has an outstanding dining experience at Culina which has an exclusive menu for Valentine’s Day with optional wine pairing. Should you feel you need to look more like a celebrity fitness and wellness facilities galore and heart focused spa treatments including the Love quartz massage and the Sweetheart couple’s massage.
Info: fourseasons.com/losangeles

The Lodge at Woodloch
Rated among the top spas in the world, Woodloch is the ideal break for Valentine’s to rest, rejuvenate and take a spa treatment or two. Located approximately 2 hours by car from New York in Hawley, PA, the spa has an extensive range of treatments and recent additions including a snow room (in case snow is thin on the ground outside). Woodloch also has its TREE restaurant focusing on an organic menu. Info: thelodgeatwoodloch.com

Cliveden House
Why not take a flight and visit a stately manor in the English countryside in Berkshire, UK. Orginally built some 350 years ago as a gift from the 2nd Duke of Buckingham to his mistress, Cliveden is a Grade I listed manor house situated on 376 acres of National Trust property. You can live out your Downton Abbey fantasy dining in the Astor Grill or the Cliveden Dining Room, while the famed Cliveden Spa can help you to relax and dream.
Info: clivedonhouse.co.uk

Christopher St. Barth
Why not mix tropical sunshine with the feel of the French Riviera and head for the Caribbean to St. Barths for Valentine’s Day ? Stay at the Christopher Hotel, totally renovated in recent years and boasting a Sisley Spa alongside guest rooms and villas overlooking the waters. The Rivyera restaurant offers a South of France dining experience from Arnaud Faye, who spends his time between the island and the Cote d’Azur. Info: hotelchristopher.com

Rosewood Mayakoba Riviera Maya
Take love South of the Border to the exquisite luxury resort that is the Rosewood Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen. Many guest suites are nestled among the lagoon and a beautiful beach front is close to hand. The dining choices are vast with one of the ever-popular destinations being Chef Juan Pablo Loza’s La Ceiba Garden & Kitchen. Experience the chef’s garden dinner menu among the natural beauty of its surroundings.
Info: rosewoodhotels.com