Chocolates and flowers are always nice on Valentine’s Day (or any other day of the year, for that matter), but if you’re looking to do something extra special for your sweetheart this year, there’s nothing quite like the gift of an experience. Not only does it give you an opportunity to enjoy a new adventure with someone special, but you’re creating memories together that will last a lifetime.

Valentine’s Day Beauty & Spa Gift Guide 2020

Some of us don’t get enough self-care or relaxation time, which is why booking a spa day (or other relaxation getaway) is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Going on this trip with your partner will not only relax the both of you, but this trip will also help you gain knowledge that can be beneficial for massages at home so you can give one to your partner after the trip.

We’ve rounded up some of the best couples spa treatments (as well as solo ones), special getaways and other offerings that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. Whether you’re looking for a romantic experience or more of a solo self-care session, check out our list of must-try spa services and Valentine’s Day packages around the world.

United States:

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa (Arizona)

Tucked away in the Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale, AZ, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa offers couples a chance to achieve complete serenity with a variety of amenities and activities, including an infinity pool, candlelit dinner for two at the resort’s signature restaurant elements, a private outdoor soaking tub for two in one of the resort’s Spa Casita Suites, and guests can learn how to treat their partner to a sensual massage during Massage 101, a creative, interactive and partner-building spa service that teaches couples professional techniques to use for massages at home. For Valentine’s Day weekend escapes, couples can take advantage of the following:

• Romance in Paradise Package: Included in this offer is the choice of a Mountain Casita, Mountain Suite, Spa Casita or Spa Suite; dinner for two at elements, a rose petal turndown, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a bottle of champagne.

For more information and to book, visit sanctuaryoncamelback.com or call 855-245-2051.

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa (Arizona)

An Andalusian desert oasis located in the heart of downtown Sedona, Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa offers the ideal escape for couples looking to relax and recharge with an intimate spa, beautiful pool, and delicious dining. In celebration of Valentine's Day, Sedona Rouge is offering a Romance Package and new spa specials throughout the month of February:

• Sedona Rouge Romance Package: Includes a welcome bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, 60-minute couples massage at The Spa at Sedona Rouge, and a $50 dining credit to be used at REDS Restaurant. *Pricing varies by date.

The Spa at Sedona Rouge February Specials:

• Rosy Glow Facial: Give your skin some true love with this healing European-style facial. Rosehip oil provides Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, while rose oil calms and soothes the complexion. Inhale the scent of comfort, exhale, and enjoy the glow of nourished skin! 60 minutes for $120 (does not include gratuity; cannot be combined with other discounts or offers).

• “One Love” Massage: Feel the love with this aromatherapy massage designed to promote an open heart, strength, and balance. Cedarwood, nutmeg, patchouli, spearmint, tangerine, and ylang ylang combined with soothing massage relax, soothe, and encourage a lightness of being. 60 minutes for $120 (does not include gratuity; cannot be combined with other discounts or offers).

• Twin Flames Couple’s Massage: This couple’s massage and bathing ritual takes place in a room flickering with candles and scented with rose petals, encouraging a couple to experience the magic of giving and receiving. A massage tailored to enhance the dance of energies between the two is followed by a private, candlelit bath for two. 90 minutes for $375. A split of Prosecco may be added for $5 per couple. (does not include gratuity; cannot be combined with other discounts or offers)

For more information and to book, visit sedonarouge.com or call 928-203-4111.

Balboa Bay Resort (California)

Newport Beach’s waterfront hotel Balboa Bay Resort is offering a special Valentine’s Day Package:

• Endless Romance Package: Treat your love to a relaxing getaway on the Bay with chocolate-covered strawberries, rose petals, and personal champagne splits. If you want to make your getaway truly unforgettable, indulge in a special Valentine's Day menu at Waterline Newport Beach or a Couple's Massage at The Spa. The “Endless Romance Package” includes luxurious overnight accommodations, two Moet Chandon champagne splits, chocolate-covered strawberries delivered via room service, rose petal turndown service, and overnight valet parking for one vehicle. This offer is valid for new reservations from Feb. 1 - 29, 2020, and dining and spa reservations must be booked separately.

Additionally, they resort is also offering a special Valentine’s Day add-on, which can be added onto any pair of treatments during Valentine’s Day weekend from Feb. 14–16, 2020:

• Be Mine Spa Experience: Rose petal-adorned massage table, candlelit room, two glasses of sparkling wine or Perrier, and a Valentine’s Gift box filled with macaroons. Experience is $40 per couple and cannot be combined with other discounts.

For more information and to book, visit balboabayresort.com or call 949-630-4772.

Carneros Resort and Spa (California)

Unwind and indulge as a couple in Napa Valley’s new and spacious Spa at Carneros Resort and Spa, which is home to 103 cottages, suites, and private homes. Additional amenities include three restaurants, a 3,000 square-foot fitness center, a family pool, an adults-only pool with vineyard views, and more. The Spa is offering the following:

• Aphrodisiac (120 min): Renew your sensual side with a DIY couples body scrub in a private outdoor shower, then sink into a side-by-side aromatherapy massage in a luxurious couples suite. Couples complete their time together in an outdoor bath with an aphrodisiac elixir. $350 per person

For more information and to book, visit carnerosesort.com or call 707-299-4900.

Ciel Spa by Pearl Wellness at SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills (California)

The white and dreamy Philippe Starck-designed spa at SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills offers a curated suite of luxurious treatments, and is one of the only spas in Los Angeles to offer exclusive Biologique Recherché facial and anti-aging treatments. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, guest can book the Couples Suite at Ciel Spa (with two beds and two baths) and enjoy couples massages, or for an exceptional luxurious celebration, can book the “Sweet Loving Souls” package, which begins with a romantic soak in side-by-side couples bath with a glass of champagne, followed by a comforting 90-minute Ciel Signature Massage with hot stones. 

For more information and to book, click here or call 310-247-0400.

DESUAR Spa (California)

DESUAR Spa in downtown Los Angeles is offering several Valentine’s Day spa treatments and specials offered through Sunday, Feb. 20, 2020:

• Red Rose Petal Soak with Rose Essential Oil ($65) *Must be pre-booked due to availability

• Red Rose-Infused Aromatherapy Swedish Massages (50 min $90; 80 min $140)

• 50-Minute Couples Massage with Red Rose Aromatherapy with either of the following, *both include essential oil, champagne and chocolate":

  Red Rose Petal Soak with Red Rose Essential Oil (Total time: 80 min, $300)

OR Red Rose Rapid Radiance Facial (Total time: 80 min, $350)

For more information and to book, visit desuar.com or call 213-265-7908.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs (California)

Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Southern California’s leading wellness destination, is proud to celebrate its 160th Anniversary in 2020. To commemorate Glen Ivy Hot Springs’ rich history, the spa is bringing back its renowned gift card sale just in time for Valentine’s Day:

• For a limited time, purchase a $100 gift card for just $85 and receive free shipping. Gift cards are available from now  through Feb. 14, 2020.

• Enjoy rest, relaxation, and romance in one of Glen Ivy Hot Springs’ semi-private cabanas this Valentine’s Day. Choose from a cabana located in the serene Secret Garden, on the sunny Ivy Terrace Deck, or poolside. All cabanas come with personalized service, dedicated menus, citrus-infused water, Chef’s selection of fresh fruit, and reserved parking.

• Spend a day taking the waters and indulge in a luxurious treatment or two from the full menu of body, skincare and nail care treatment for an unforgettable spa day.

For more information and to book, visit glenivy.com or call 888-453-6489.

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa (California)

Throughout the entire month of February, spa guests at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa can enjoy the following special romantic treatments:

• Chocolates and Caviar Facial: ($175 for 60 minutes)

• Pick Your Passion Polish: Exfoliating body treatment ($170 for 60 minutes)

• Hearts Delight Massage: With calming neroli oil ($175 for 60 minutes)

• XOXO Couples Aromatherapy Massage: Includes a glass of champagne and chocolates ($170 per person for 60 minutes)

• Just the Two of Us Package: Includes side-by-side massage, mineral bubble bath, cooling gel masque, and glasses of champagne ($495 for 120 minutes)

For more information and to book, click here or call 760-341-1874.

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena (California)

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena has a special Valentine’s Day room offer, in addition to special spa treatments:

• Roses & Romance Suite Experience: Couples will have the unique opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of some of Pasadena’s most iconic locations, including a private tour of The Rose Bowl Stadium (which will include tossing a football across the field followed by a champagne toast), use of the Rose Bowl video message board to illuminate a personal welcome message and/or photo collage of the couple during their visit, a VIP Tour inside Tournament House, chauffeur-driven transportation between the Stadium and Langham via Rolls-Royce Ghost, a two-night stay in the 3,200 square-foot Tournament of Roses Presidential Suite; in-suite amenities including 100 long-stemmed roses, chocolate-covered strawberries, a pair of monogrammed Langham bathrobes, a bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Brut Millesime Champagne, fresh rose petals sprinkled throughout the suite; a four-course dining experience with wine pairings provided by The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse in the restaurant’s exclusive Red Wine Room; daily breakfast for two in-room or at The Terrace; and a Langham Service Stylist to assist in planning all excursions and dining experiences. Priced at $15,000.

Spa Services:

• 50-minute Swedish Massage: Single $205, Couple $410

• 50-minute Deep Tissue Massage: Single $225, Couple $450

• 50-minute Sublime Facial: $260

• 50-minute Radiant Facial: $270

*All services will include a complimentary glass of champagne and Valentine’s Day treat. Prices exclude tax and gratuity. Offer cannot be combined with any other specials, discounts or promotions.

For more information and to book, click here or call 626-585-6414.

Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (California)

The historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA is celebrating joy, beauty and wellness this Valentine’s Day with the following luxurious offerings at Kelly’s Spa for February and March:

• Monsoon Paradise: Relish in paradise with a sumptuous full-body polish, and allow a jasmine and sweet orange-infused soufflé to wrap your body with a comforting warm hug. Surrender your skin to an exotic feast of floral and citrus aromatherapeutic oils in this island dream treatment. 90 minutes, $225

• Delicate Romance: Float away in a velvet milk bath surrounded by rose petals and geranium fragrance in a private Tuscan-inspired bath suite. Next, soften the skin with a Pink Himalayan salt and sugar cane body polish infused with lavender, vanilla and sweet orange. Complete your journey with a full-body customized massage, including aromatherapeutic oils and butter soufflé with hints of rose. 120 minutes, $225 (individuals) $450 (couples)

• Sacred Escape: Find yourself in a sacred place, soaking in Pink Himalayan salts infused with Roman chamomile in a private Tuscan-inspired bath suites. Indulge in a full-body Himalayan Stone Massage while enchanted aromas of lavender and vetiver illuminate your mind, body and spirit. 90 minutes, $225

*Each treatment includes a split of champagne and Kelly’s chocolate truffles.

For more information and to book, visit missioninn.com or call 844-535-5977.

Pechanga Resort Casino (California)

Throughout the month of February, Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, CA is offering spa and hotel packages to fill all of your needs from romance and relaxation, to self-love and “me time”:

• Sweet Suite Special: Available during February with a starting rate of $269 available Sunday through Thursday, This suite special includes complimentary upgrades to either a spa studio, junior suite, or one-bedroom suite; Four-Diamond accommodations and champagne; and chocolate-covered strawberries. It also includes in-room American breakfast for two, turndown service with in-room robes and slippers, and spa amenity access for two to the Hydrotherapy pools, sauna, steam rooms, and relaxation terrace. Guests can sleep in even later with a 1 p.m. late checkout so they can enjoy all of the offered amenities with no rush. A 48-hour advanced reservation is required for this package

• Couples Massage: Set in a premier candle-light suite, indulge in a massage for you and that special someone side-by-side. You are then sent off with a romantic gift set of chocolates and champagne at the end of your service. The couples massage can be booked for either 50 minutes for $260 or 80 minutes for $360.

• Single’s Awareness Day (Feb. 15): Bliss out during a Himalayan Salt Stone Massage featuring the signature “Tree of Life” essential oil. This special S.A.D. package includes “Love Yourself” gifts to take home—a heart-shaped Himalayan salt stone and delicious chocolates. The massage is available for 50 minutes at $160 or 80 minutes for $230.

For more information and to book, visit pechanga.com or call 888-711-2WIN.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles (California)

This year, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles is offering a Sugar Therapy for the month of February. The experience includes a 50-minute Chocolate Aromatherapy Massage with Hot Stone Enhancement, followed by a Brown Sugar Pedicure. The experience begins with a welcome glass of bubbly followed by “sugar therapy” selection of house-made confections and sweets ($300 per person).

For more information and to book, click here or call 213-763-4400.

Rosewood Miramar Beach (California)

Set upon one of the country’s most beautiful beaches, the new ultra-luxury Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, CA is offering the ultimate romantic retreat this Valentine’s Day with two romance-themed treatments offered throughout the month of February at Sense, A Rosewood Spa. The treatments can be experienced alone or as a couple in the spa’s specialty couple’s suite:

• Romance Rosé & Rosebuds: Begin your romantic journey with a rose-infused foot bath and scrub, which prepares you for complete relaxation and massage with locally sourced hand-crafted Bulgarian and geranium rose healing oil. Finish your journey with a glass of sparkling rosé infused with raspberry and a complimentary hand-poured red rose candle to savor the memory at home. 60 min, $250; 90 min, $325

• Raspberry & Pomegranate Lifting Enzyme Facial: Spring forward to wellness while your skin easily bounces back with powerful yet gentle superfruit enzymes to exfoliate, resurface, and rid skin of dullness for visibly improved texture, smoothness, and luminosity.  Relax while lifting microcurrent massage improves fine lines and wrinkles, while sculpting and contouring delicate areas around the eyes, lips, and forehead. Complete your journey with sparkling rosé infused with raspberry. 75 min, $275

For more information and to book, click here or call 805-900-8388.

Squeeze Massage (California)

Guests at Squeeze Massage in Studio City, CA can gift a Mid Squeeze (50 min) or Main Squeeze Massage (80 min) and get $20 off by using the code “VDAYSQZ” at checkout. Offer is valid with the purchase of a gift card for a Mid or Main Squeeze. Promotion ends at close of business on Feb. 16, 2020.

For more information and to book, visit squeezemassage.com or call 1-855-858-6263.

Terranea Resort (California)

Los Angeles’ premier oceanfront resort, Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is offering several different packages, activities, and spa treatments throughout the month of February:

• Romance Package: Plan ahead and enjoy a romantic getaway this Valentine's Day. Get swept away with an oceanfront stay and Romance Package, available all month long. Offer includes overnight accommodations, sparkling wine and strawberries, rose petal turndown, and breakfast for two at solviva or catalina kitchen.

• Kid’s Club: Throughout the month of February, couples enjoying dining, couples massage at The Spa, a round of golf together at The Links, or participating in an activity on land or at sea will receive 20% Kid’s Club Monday through Friday, and 15% Saturday and Sunday. Some restrictions apply.

• Partner Yoga (Feb. 14 at 4 p.m.): Join the resort for a late afternoon practice to be enjoyed with a partner—a great way to connect with one another. $40 per couple

• Stargazing Tour of the Night Sky (Feb. 14 at 7 & 9 p.m.): Get star-struck with your sweetheart! Enjoy a unique stargazing event with photographer and astronomy expert, Mirko Maher. Get comfortable on a blanket at Catalina Point, while Maher guides you on an in-depth tour of the night sky, a fascinating and hands-on telescope viewing of notable celestial bodies and the scenic skies of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. $120 per couple, reservations are required, limited availability.

• Galentine’s Mandala Painting (Feb. 16 at 11 a.m.): A perfect event to celebrate your best friends. Artist Elizabeth Simone will guide you in the art and zen of Mandala, while you decorate your own stone or other items to take home. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne while you paint. Additional beverages available for purchase. $60 per person, The Lobby Bar Terrace

Spa Services:

• Sweet Renewal: Enjoy the essence of sweetness with this Honey Body Bliss Signature Treatment followed by the Renewed Youth Facial for 60 minutes. Emerge relaxed and glowing from head-to-toe. $405 weekdays, $425 weekends

• Sensational: Awaken your senses with the Ultimate Terranea Manicure and Pedicure. Honey, coconut oil, and prickly pear combine for a decadent experience. Finish your day with a blowout to emerge feeling sensational. Manicure $95, Pedicure $125

• Ode to Love Manicure & Pedicure: Treat yourself to an experience reminiscent of walking through a garden in full bloom with rose, orange, ylang-ylang, and pink peppercorn. Feel the deep hydration of this collection of nourishing products. Feel the love! Manicure $80, Pedicure $100

For more information and to book, visit terranea.com or call 310-494-7891.

Naples Grande Beach Resort (Florida)

Set on 23 waterfront acres on Florida’s Paradise Coast, Naples Grande Beach Resort boasts 474 guestrooms, including 29 gulf view suites and 50 bungalow suites. Every room features a private balcony with a direct view of the Gulf. This Valentine’s Day weekend, The Spa at Naples Grande Beach Resort, which was recently renovated, will be open until midnight and will be offering these special couples’ treatments:

• Chocolate Body Scrub & Chocolate Massage: This fun and therapeutic treatment includes a chocolate scrub followed by a full body chocolate massage. Cocoa extract is loaded with antioxidants as well as magnesium, which is a natural muscle relaxant, reducing cramps and softening tense muscles. To top it off, chocolate-covered strawberries will be served in the spa sundeck area. 100 min, $560 per couple.

• Chardonnay Body Scrub & Chardonnay Massage: This luxurious extended experience is the ultimate relaxation combining the spa’s chardonnay body scrub and chardonnay custom massage. Featuring French Chardonnay grape seed oil, one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature, this truly blissful experience will relieve stress and bring an overall sensation of well-being. End your journey with a CBD-infused glass of Chardonnay wine. 100 minutes, $560 per couple.

*Every spa treatment can be enhanced with a couples infrared sauna treatment (60 minutes, $200) or a couples infrared sauna combined with a salt bath treatment (90 minutes, $300). Both options also get extra time in the villa. Additionally, as part of the spa’s February specials, guests will be able to indulge in the following:

• VIP Couples Experience: Experience the spa’s non-traditional services together, which include whole body cryotherapy, infrared sauna, salt water float tank, and CBD-infused champagne. 150 minutes, $475.

• Love at Your Fingertips: Relax with a special chocolate manicure followed by our signature chocolate pedicure to include a hydration foot massage, organic eco-paraffin treatment and invigorating exfoliation designed to hydrate and nourish your skin and nails while receiving the antioxidant benefits of cocoa. End the treatment with chocolate-covered strawberries. 100 minutes, $150.

For more information and to book, visit naplesgrande.com or call 844-993-9576.

Sawgrass Marriott Gold Resort & Spa (Florida)

With extraordinary amenities and a terrific location, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa offers an unforgettable destination for work and play. For the month of February, it is offering the following spa special:

• Wine Down Facial (50 min): The ideal antidote to tired and dehydrated skin, this facial includes a rinse with a green tea and coconut milk wash, followed by a soft vitamin berry tonic; a raw honey, yogurt, and oat face mask designed to soothe and clarify; a wine-infused serum proven to reduce pores and fine lines; a three milk ageless moisturizer hydrates while wrinkle-performance peptides work to firm the skin; and an advanced peptide crow catcher eye serum finishes by smoothing fine lines around the eyes. The facial is finished with a post-treatment glass of wine poolside—a much needed step in the unwinding process! $120 per person.

For more information and to book, click here or call 904-285-7777.

The Seagate Hotel & Spa (Florida)

Nestled in the charming and quaint town of Delray Beach, The Seagate Hotel & Spa is welcoming travelers and locals alike to enjoy an exclusive Romance Package that’s sure to entice couples:

• Romance Package: Couples will experience deluxe accommodations, a complimentary bottle of Prosecco and chocolate-covered strawberries, plus a dozen long stemmed red roses. To enhance the romance, couples can relax in the 8,000 square-foot spa with the hotel’s Cupid’s Crush treatment. The February special includes a Pink Himalayan Salt Glow and Salt Stone Swedish Massage, an ESPA personalized facial, and a refreshing Champagne and Strawberries Manicure & Pedicure. Offer valid for two-night stay in deluxe accommodations only.

For more information and to book, visit theseagatehotel.com and use online promo code “HNYMN” or call 1-877-577-3242.

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta (Georgia)

Located in one of Atlanta’s most prestigious neighborhoods, Waldorf Astoria Atlanta is offering a special spa service for couples to enjoy:

• Aromatherapy Journey (1 hour 50 min): Let the power of natural oils and botanicals transport you to tranquility together. After a welcoming ritual to customize your treatment, enjoy skin-nourishing body exfoliations followed by deeply relaxing customized massages. Your journey is completed by a soothing scalp massage to calm the mind and release any remaining tension. 

For more information and to book, click here or call 404-995-7500.

JW Marriott Chicago (Illinois)

Sweethearts are invited to experience the relaxing side of love at the landmark luxury hotel, JW Marriott Chicago. Couples can experience lavish packages including the following:

• Cupid Customized (2.4 hours, $225 per person): Treat your Valentine to a customized spa experience offering one glass of champagne upon arrival and choice of one 50-minute Signature Massage or Facial, followed by a Spa Manicure + Pedicure.

• Cherub’s Escape (80 min, $255 per person): This journey begins with a 50-minute Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage, followed by a 25-minute scalp and neck massage. Once fully relaxed, enjoy your choice of one Woodford Reserve Old Fashion or Manhattan Bourbon Cocktail.

• Signature Love Package (2.5 hours, $340 per person): Your special Valentine will enjoy a welcoming glass of champagne upon arrival, followed by a Signature Massage and Signature Facial.

• Lovers Rock Couple’s Experience (50 minutes, $350): Perfectly suited to ease tension while falling into a state of deep relaxation, this package includes a Signature Couples Massage enhanced with a warm stone muscle melter. Your experience continues as you both enjoy a glass of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries in the spacious spa lounge.

• Couple’s “Suite” Retreat (80 min, $425): The intimate journey begins with a private couples soak while each guest enjoys a class of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, followed by a couples 50-minute Signature Massage.

For more information and to book, click here or call 312-660-8250.

Reeds at Shelter Haven (New Jersey)

The Rasul Mud Ritual is a perfect treatment for couples relaxing at the Reeds at Shelter Haven. Begin your traditional Moorish mud treatment with an essential oil-infused exfoliating body scrub to wash away surface impurities gently. Your freshly resurfaced skin will welcome the application of warm mud, specially selected for its mineral-rich properties, to your face and body as a trained therapist provides you with tips and techniques to improve the nourishing benefits.

Complete the experience by taking a seat on one of the heated benches as the Turkish Bath fills with steam and you feel the sensation of warmth sink deep within your skin, opening pores to allow your body to naturally absorb the mud’s natural nutrients and drawing out impurities before a gentle rain shower washes them away. 45 minutes, $375 per couple.

For more information and to book, click here or call 609-368-0100.

Sunrise Springs Spa Resort (New Mexico)

Unwind and unplug at Sunrise Springs Spa Resort, a tranquil oasis on 70 lush acres fed by natural springs in Santa Fe, NM. Relax and reconnect with that special someone with the following package:

• Couples R+R: Includes $150 spa credit for each person per two-night stay; choice of a spacious casita with local artisan touches, gas fireplace and private courtyard or a charming garden view room with private balcony; all meals; a private outdoor pool for two, a bottle of sparkling wine or sparkling cider; homemade chocolate truffles; and access to all of the resort’s experiential offerings such as yoga, meditation, puppy play, culinary and expressive arts classes, and more.

For more information and to book, click here or call 877-977-8212.

Mohonk Mountain House (New York)

90 miles north of New York City, Mohonk Mountain House has a full menu of couples treatments as well as an outdoor mineral pool, a co-ed Solarium, and a Couples Veranda for guests to relax together before and after their treatments. Highlights from the couples spa experience menu include:

• Signature Elements of Nature “Mohonk Red” Couples’ Massage: A luxurious couples’ treatment room, complete with a fireplace, complements side-by-side relaxation, calm, and tranquility. Massage techniques including Swedish massage, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, and traditional Thai stretches are used to de-stress and re-balance. This remarkable simultaneous massage experience concludes with a mindful moment to revive your senses. 80 minutes, $465 per couple

• Warm Stone Duo: Share the deep relaxation of a side-by-side Warm Stone Massage with a partner. This delightful experience combines the restorative features of massage and the unique, centering warmth of heated basalt stones. 65 minutes, $365 per couple; 80 minutes, $460 per couple

• “Just for the Two of You” Massage: Two massage tables, two massage therapists, one joyful experience! Each person may choose from Swedish, Intensive, Shiatsu, Reflexology or Maternity Massage (Maternity Massage is 50 minutes only). 50 minutes, $335 per couple; 75 minutes, $390 per couple

For more information and to book, visit mohonk.com or call 855-883-3798.

Lake Austin Spa Resort (Texas)

Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, TX is offering a variety of special Valentine’s Day Outings for couples and guests to enjoy:

• It Takes Two  | Optimal Loving (Feb. 15 4-5:30 p.m.): We all want optimal love, but what does that mean? What makes a love relationship stand the test of time, become stronger during life transitions, and be able to help individuals live their optimum lives and become their best selves? You are invited to explore this dynamic topic in a small, intimate group setting to intentionally spend time diving deeper and exploring the art of loving more optimally. 

• Picnic, Prosecco & Paddle Outing (1 hour with guide followed by unlimited private picnic time): Your guide will have your paddle gear of choice (kayak, paddleboard, hydrobike, tandem kayak) prepped and ready to take you on a scenic excursion filling you in on the history and lore of the area. After approximately 45 minutes of paddling they’ll leave you with your choice of brunch or lunch picnic, prosecco and some quiet time to connect, enjoy and relax with just the two of you.

• Recommit, Reconnect & Reclaim (Vow Renewal): This special time is all about you and your relationship – to reconnect, recommit and reclaim your life partnership. Your private ceremony is led by our ordained officiants who will visit with you prior regarding details and preferences and then carefully craft a memorable experience tailored just for you.

• If Trails Could Talk | Forest Bathing & Picnic for Two (2 Hours): This guided reconnection journey through nature is a moving experience for two. Your guide is experienced in nature and water, with relationships, mind body consultations and energy work. 

For more information and to book, visit lakeaustin.com or call 800-847-5637.

Miraval Austin (Texas)

Yojana, the union between spirits, is a couples’ experience that harnesses the healing power of sound and vibration to restore alignment and harmony to your connection. In this Miraval Austin exclusive experience, explore the power of intention, sound, and vibration, as both you and your partner are guided through your Yojana ritual. Each guest is guided to perform together a Tibetan bowl ringing ceremony honoring each other’s intention. Discover your authentic energetic alignment and the unique peace produced by your connection to each other. 80 min, $340 per couple.

For more information and to book, visit miravalaustin.com or call 855-234-1672.

International:

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney (Australia)

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney’s Couples Escape is perfect for couples that want to relax in a private suite together. Let the tension of your body melt away during an invigorating organic shea and sugar scrub before enjoying a full-body aroma massage for two. This journey finishes with a hydrating express facial to leave your entire body feeling revived and refreshed. Priced per person. *Available for non-couples as well. Priced at $268 from Monday to Thursday, and $288 from Friday to Sunday.

For more information and to book, click here.

Turneffe Island Resort (Belize)

This Valentine’s Day weekend, be exotic and surprise your loved one (or ones) with a trip to Turneffe Island Resort—a privately-owned, remote island 30-miles off the coast of Belize. With a mix of activities for the skilled or amateur adventurer, the resort is not only the ideal romantic destination, but also a haven for group getaways and for singles to retreat. Specially catered for couples and groups, guests can elevate their stay with a Honeymoon, Private, or Presidential Villa booking for an incremental price upgrade:

• Honeymoon Package: Receive the romantic touches like breakfast in bed and champagne.

• Private Villa: Includes direct beach access and ocean views.

• Presidential Villa: Travel by private air transport to the island, and enjoy amenities such as a luxurious, porch-side infinity pool.

For more information and to book, visit turnefferesort.com or call 800-874-0118.

Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver (Canada)

Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver helps couples commit to wellness and quality time together with the Couples Retreat. In its urban sanctuary, couples can reconnect and rejuvenate by enjoying side-by-side treatments in a luxurious couples’ spa suite. Includes: Foot Bath, West Coast Body Experience (Scrub & Wrap), Infinity Bath & Aromatic Steam/Shower, West Coast Wave Massage.

• The West Coast Body Experience includes a scrub and wrap combination designed to assist in the reduction of cellulite and improve skin texture. This treatment incorporates a seaweed body polish and wrap containing organic marine botanicals enriched with natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to revitalize the skin.

• During the West Coast Wave Massage, therapists guide guests on a journey using light to medium pressure combined with Swedish massage techniques and flowing movements for the ultimate in relaxation.

• The Couples Retreat is a three-hour treatment and is priced at $567 per couple from Monday to Thursday, and $604 per couple from Friday to Sunday and on holidays.

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Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa, Yanuca Island (Fiji)

Nestled on private Yanuca Island, Shangri-La's Fijian Resort, Yanuca offers the essence of an exclusive island hideaway yet is conveniently connected to the mainland by a causeway. Overnight guests can enjoy the following package:

• Dusk-Til-Dawn Treatment: This experience starts at dusk with a bath served with a fruit cocktail, aromatic herbal steam, CHI Skin Polish, and Traditional Fijian Bobo Massage. To end the evening, a light meal featuring spa cuisine is served. As guests retire for the night, a CHI turndown service gift awaits. The early rays of dawn awaken guests to a light breakfast on a private balcony. The journey ends in the morning with a customized facial. Single: $229, Double: $420.

For more information and to book, click here.

Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel (France)

One of Paris’s luxury Palace hotels, Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel proudly offers guests the most luxurious experiences. Most recently, Sense, A Rosewood Spa partnered with Sisley Paris to offer a full-range of the brand’s products, as well as creating specific treatments exclusive to Hôtel de Crillon. Couples looking to spend Valentine’s Day relaxing in the most romantic city in the world can recharge at Sense, A Rosewood Spa with a massage and spa for two package. Spend half a day relaxing in the spa’s new wellness area, complete with a hammam and sauna, before experiencing a luxurious and relaxing massage followed by a glass of champagne. $550 per couple.

For more information and to book, click here.

Hotel Principe di Savoia (Italy)

At Hotel Principe di Savoia, one of Milan’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels, couples can enjoy the perfect couples retreat:

• Harmony Suite Rituals: Discover true harmony of mind and body in one of the Ambassador Suites. Guests can round off with any massage from Club 10 Fitness & Beauty Center’s menu. A special setting with roses and aromatherapy provides the perfect ambience for relaxation. At the end of the treatment, couples will enjoy a flute of champagne and strawberries. Price is €350, including a 60-minute couples massage in-suite, Valentine’s amenities in-suite, and access to Club 10 facilities on the day of the treatment.

For more information and to book, click here.

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang (Malaysia)

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang in Malaysia offers the Mindful Luxury Retreat for Two. The experience allows guests to reconnect and find the inner peace and harmony between two souls. This journey for two combines two signature treatments: Organic Probiotic Body Scrub and Age-Defying Organic Wrap Combo (90-minute combo, including rinse), finishing with a Couples Rejuvenating Aromatherapy Massage (60 minutes). 2 hours and 30 minutes, $345.

For more information and to book, click here.

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara (Oman)

Create an evening of romance with a tailored private dining experience on the gorgeous beach at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. A candlelit table for two framed by the ocean as far as the eye can see, paired with a luxurious five-course meal prepared by a private chef makes for a magical evening. Guests will be greeted on arrival by a private waiter with a cold glass of prosecco before embarking on a romantic journey of gourmet specialties to stoke the couple’s desire. 

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Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu (Philippines)

Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu offers the exclusive Manumbalik Spa Villa Getaway with unlimited spa treatments and a 24-hour personal butler. Set within the resort’s exquisite CHI, The Spa, the overnight experience is heightened with luxurious accommodations in the Manumbalik Villa and offers over 35 customized therapies drawn from ancient healing traditions, philosophies and rituals of Asia, including traditional therapies of the Philippines. A dedicated butler is on hand 24 hours a day to assist with arrangements, including organizing a complimentary and exclusive water yoga flow session. 

• The experience includes a minimum of three 60-minute spa treatments per night, breakfast for two, special CHI amenities, complimentary round-trip airport private car transfers, complimentary mini bar upon arrival, private villa vitality pool and steam room, unlimited water sports and more. Starts at $2,456.91 per night.

For more information and to book, click here.

Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore (Singapore)

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with spa packages and a romantic staycation at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore:

• Valentine’s Day Staycation (Valid Feb. 14-16, 2020): Enjoy complimentary upgrade to the next room category, complimentary champagne and strawberries upon arrival, and daily breakfast for 2.

• Couple Spa Package (Feb. 1 - 29, 2020): CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is offering a special couples spa package that includes a foot ritual, choice of a Brightening Face Mask or Age Defying Mask, 60-minute massage of choice, 1 pint of Krug Champagne to be shared, 1 platter of canapes to be shared, and an additional hour in the couples treatment suite.

For more information and to book, click here.

Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok (Thailand)

Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok’s A Journey Together is designed for two. The harmonious journey begins with a bath or steam in the privacy of a treatment suite. A gentle body exfoliation is followed by a 90-minute massage of choice. 180 minutes, $391.

For more information and to book, click here.

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul (Turkey)

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul offers two couples experiences at CHI, The Spa:

• Ying-Yang Harmony For Couples: This 1 hour and 30-minute experience was created to harmonize and balance the flow of chi from within. $186.

• The Luxury Suite Escape: This 3 hour and 15-minute experience starts with an Aromatic Bath and continues with a traditional hammam scrub, a firming body mask, and a Balinese massage, which relieves tired muscles and discomfort. The Ananda Facial Care Treatment concludes this unique experience. $238

For more information and to book, click here.

Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London (United Kingdom)

Through Valentine’s Day weekend, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London is offering a range of romantic dining experiences, including the ultimate proposal package:

• Proposal in the Clouds Package (Available until Feb. 29, 2020): Guests are first whisked to the hotel in style in a Rolls-Royce Phantom for a two-night stay in the hotel’s luxurious Shangri-La Suite. Specially organized and curated by The Proposers, the suite is transformed into a dream-come-true setting, adorned with balloons, decorations and large illuminated letters spelling out the words ‘Marry Me.’ This once-in-a-lifetime scene is set against the backdrop of the capital’s dramatic skyline - from sweeping daytime views to romantic sunsets and twinkling evening lights of the city below. The experience will include a champagne breakfast, an in-suite private caviar tasting menu with butler service, a local assortment of Neal’s Yard Remedies organic health and beauty products, and more. $33,684 USD.

• Jazz, Champagne and Caviar in the Clouds (Feb. 14, 2020): Travelers and locals can toast to Valentine’s Day at the hotel’s Sky Lounge with an evening of champagne, King’s Caviar, a selection of signature fish charcuterie and live jazz performed by the Mandy Meadows duo.

• Love is in the air at GŎNG Bar (Feb. 14 & 15, 2020): Those looking for an elevated experience can enjoy Valentine’s Day at GŎNG Bar, the highest hotel bar in Western Europe, with the best views of London from a guaranteed window table. The experience is complete with a bottle of Bollinger Special Cuvée and chef’s sushi platter for two.

• The Ultimate Date Night at TĪNG Restaurant and Lounge (Feb. 15, 2020): Culinary enthusiasts can celebrate love this Valentine's Day at TĪNG Lounge and Restaurant with a five-course caviar dinner with optional wine pairings by the hotel’s expert sommelier. The memorable dinner is elevated with a stunning backdrop of unbeatable city views.

For more information and to book, visit shangri-la.com/en/london/shangrila.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk