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NorthAmerica

Head Over Heels
Poolside at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.
Michelle Marie Arean

Rather than looking to Paris, Italy or exotic
destinations, look to your own backyard
when recommending resorts for a twosome
getaway. Romance blooms just as profusely
here in the U.S.

Montage Deer Valley
A mountain retreat located five minutes
from Park City's Main Street, Montage
Deer Valley offers guests ski-in/ski-out
access, Utah's largest spa-the 35,000-sq.ft., Alpine-inspired Spa Montage-and five
dining options, including a high-energy pub
with a bowling alley, darts and nostalgic
arcade games. Looking beyond its ski
offerings, this five-star property caters to
couples year-round with hiking, mountain
biking, golf, outdoor concerts, and fly-fishing.
Its 154 rooms and 66 suites-many with
breathtaking views-range in size from one
to four bedrooms and feature fireplaces made
for couples to cozy up to a roaring fire.
Recommend the Spa Memories
package, which includes deluxe overnight
accommodations, daily breakfast for two (a
$50 credit), a $200 per day spa credit, and
nightly valet parking. Use promo code: SPA.
Starting rates are $380 per night.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is nestled
in a remote area of Carlsbad, California, just
30 minutes from the San Diego International
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Airport. The property has all the ingredients
for a relaxing escape, including two
championship-quality golf courses, a worldclass spa, spacious guestrooms, intimate pool
areas, and the Chopra Center for Wellbeing,
which offers Ayurvedic massages, yoga,
meditation, and special events and retreats
that promote healing, empowerment, and
spiritual awakening.
Couples will want to wile away the
afternoon at one of the plush cabanas at
the adults-only Edge pool, and unwind
during side-by-side massages at the Spa at
La Costa. Couples can follow a pampered day
with dinner for two at Bob's Steak and
Chop House, topped off with a glass of
wine by a fire pit.
The Retreat to Romance package offers guests
a bottle of Chandon sparkling wine delivered
to their room upon arrival, romantic turndown
service including robes, music, and mood
lighting; a $100 resort dining credit; and late
check-out. Cupid, also known as the resort
concierge, is on hand to make sure everything
is just right for a romantic stay.
The Bed & Breakfast package is also
an ideal choice for couples as it includes
accommodations and daily breakfast at Bistro
65 ($30 value per adult).
For spa-focused clients, recommend the
Spa & Splendor package that includes one
50-minute treatment and lunch at the Spa
Cafe, plus resort accommodations. During

their time at the spa, guests can enjoy a
hand-in-hand stroll through the courtyard's
reflexology path with strategically placed
coastal stones to activate and open energy
pathways, plus take in a bit more pampering
with a dip in the Roman Waterfall shower,
and whirlpool.

Grand Wailea
This beachfront Waldorf Astoria resort in
Maui offers twosomes a variety of romantic
activities, including a tour of the resort's art
pieces, a dip in the adults-only hibiscus pool,
plus dinner & drinks with sunset views at
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, a Polynesian
thatched-roof restaurant floating on a lagoon.
For even more intimacy, guests can opt for a
romantic dinner under the stars in a private
cabana with a menu made just for them, or
indulge in a private couples' massage such as
an exfoliating foot massage, under a thatchedroof hale including.
The Best of Wailea package includes a $50
per night resort credit that can be used towards
dining, spa treatments at Spa Grande, or at The
Shops at Grand Wailea. Rates start at $455
per night.

Contact Information
Grand Wailea: grandwailea.com
Montage Deer Valley: montagehotels.com/deervalley
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa: omnihotels.com
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