Valentine’s Day is on a weekend! Perfect excuse to travel.
Last year I talked about my favorite romantic city, romantic book and poetry, hotel, restaurant, etc. in this post. Please take a look because I have not changed my mind. And read on for two East Coast suggestions for this Valentine’s Day (if you can get there through the snow).
Happy Valentine’s Day
Unfairly, last year, I told you about a hotel experience that you cannot have because it does not exist any more. But you CAN go to the Kimpton Hotel in Boston, Nine Zero.
A toast
Are you ready for this? The package is called “Rub the One You’re With.” It includes a one-night stay, a massage lesson for the two of you by a masseuse, champagne, take-home package of lavender and lemon oils, salts and candles, and for the practical in you–free overnight parking. $414 for a View Room in Boston on the night I checked, but the rates vary by date and city. (If the web site does not show availability when you want to go, call the 800 number.)
Since I stayed at the Nine Zero, I can tell you that if you are not satisfied with the contents of your overnight bag–or you just decide to go on the spur of the moment sans luggage, there are hangers in the closet with sexy little nothings, and lovely robes and slippers–all available for you to buy.
Actually most Kimpton hotels offer these packages, but I have stayed at the Nine Zero and can vouch for the fact it is special. Please check the Kimpton site to see where all the hotels are located and for all the fine print that accompanies the offer.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Like most writers, my mail box gets clogged with promotional pieces around holidays. Here’s a P.R. release that caught my eye, and I just wish I were going to be in New York City on Valentine’s weekend, to take advantage of this good deal. (Are you reading this, Ken?) I’m presenting the press release, pretty much the way it came to me.
Take a Trip on the Love Bus: Gray Line New York’s Valentine’s Day Deal
New York Greyhound Bus Tour
Tired of the same old teddy bears and chocolates as gifts on Valentine’s Day? Treat your special someone to one of the most stunning and romantic treasures you might have overlooked: a star-filled, skyline-topped late night ride throughout New York City – a quintessential New York City moment on a double decker bus.
Gray Line New York is offering a special Valentine’s Day bus tour where customers will receive a $25 Gift Card from Restaurant.com to use at one of NYC’s choice restaurants such as 5 Ninth or Circle Rouge with the purchase of two Gray Line New York’s world famous Night Tours tickets*.
This special Valentine’s Day promotion must be purchased online only.Tickets can be redeemed at the Gray Line Visitors Center located at 777 8th Avenue (between 47th & 48th Streets) prior to the tour.
Night Tour tickets cost $39 per adult; departure times and locations of tours are as follows: 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm from 777 8th Avenue and 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm from Times Square.
*Tours are valid for travel only on Friday, 2/12, Saturday, 2/13 and Sunday, 2/14. The Gift Card has no cash value, and may not be substituted for another item or tour.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
What are you hoping for on Valentine’s Day? Or do you wish it would just go away? Where would you like to go? What would you like to read?
Tags: Boston, Greyhound, Kimpton Hotel, New York, Nine Zero, romance, romantic, tour, Valentine
If I were in Boston, I would like to try the hotel.
I’ll be in Ghana on Valentine’s Day. It is also Chinese New Year- so I just might go and eat some delicious Chinese food at the Imperial Peking at the Granada Hotel in Accra- OR I might decide to have Indian food and go to Heritage Restaurant in Osu with my hubby.
Twitter: chezsven
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Love it. Massage lessons. What a great idea!
Alexandra hopes you will read blog ..Thank you, Martin Nerber!
Twitter: mykidseatsquid
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I love the idea of the NYC bus tour–I’ve never been a fan of roses anyway.
MyKidsEatSquid hopes you will read blog ..Why I don’t believe in no-knead bread
Twitter: pen4hire
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Fun and quirky, isn’t it?
So many fun things to do on Valentine’s Day! The hubby and I will be laying low with baby girl, but we’ll definitely be enjoying something chocolatey.
Almost Slowfood hopes you will read blog ..Tasty Treat: Meyer Lemon Meringues
Twitter: pen4hire
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I hope everybody clicks over to your recipes. How about putting the lemon meringues ON TOP of the chocolate pudding?
What nice treats these are. (Even though I tend to go all bah-humbug on this day
“Rub the one you’re with” is too perfect. After reading this, I wish I were on the East Coast to check these cool things out! Valentine’s Day feels VERY far away but it’s just around the corner. Gulp. Double gulp. We won’t be traveling this year (I do get to write about travel a lot to satisfy my wonder lust) but I’ll keep these in mind for future romantic adventures!
Jennifer Margulis hopes you will read blog ..BlogHer Conference August 6th and 7th in New York City
Twitter: UrbanMuseWriter
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That’s a great Boston hotel, though I have no stayed there myself. Another neat one is the Liberty Hotel, which is a former jail converted into a very post hotel. They used some of the original architectural elements, so it has a very cool historic vibe.
Susan Johnton hopes you will read blog ..What Super Bowl Ads Teach Us About Storytelling
Twitter: kerrydexter
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Boston is a great Valentine’s Day destination — if you choose to be in a big city…
Kerry hopes you will read blog ..Lovers’ Well: Matt & Shannon Heaton
Twitter: pen4hire
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I’m so glad to hear that so many people like the Nine Zero’s Valentine package. I <3 Kimpton hotels.
I won’t be in NYC or Boston for Valentine’s Day but I *will* be in both cities this coming year. These are useful suggestions, thanks!
Katherine hopes you will read blog ..Thai Curry Made Simple: An Irresistible Weeknight Recipe