Treat that special someone in your life this Valentine's Day!

With the festivities of December far behind us, we thought it was about time to get excited about the next upcoming cause for celebration – or despair! Otherwise known as Valentine’s - take a look at some of the best Valentine’s Day experiences 2020 has to offer!

Valentine’s Day at Conrad London St. James - Take Time for Two or Cut Carbon Footprint

Nestled in the heart of St James, with Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament on the doorstep, couples looking to celebrate Valentine's day in the midst of London’s finest, need look no further than Conrad London St. James. The hotel’s enchanting Emmeline’s Lounge will be serving Valentine’s Afternoon Tea with a Raspberry Macaroon cake with Lychee Pâte de Fruit & Tonka Bean Chantilly Cream served with rose champagne. Those visiting the famous Blue Boar Restaurant can expect culinary delight in the form of a Valentine’s set menu.  Guest’s will be treated to a range of dishes from Cornish Crab and Saffron Risotto to Chai Spiced Apple Napoleon for dessert. Settling in to a Deluxe Room, couples can expect a bottle of Champagne, Bouquet of Roses and luxury chocolates to greet them.  The hotel’s ‘Ultimate Experience’ even offers guests a horse & carriage ride through historic London, seeing first-hand the locality’s heritage and lively political and art scene that has inspired the hotel. 

Valentine’s set menu at £45 including glass of rose champagne. The standard Valentine’s Experience starts from £466 per night and the 'Ultimate Valentine’s Experience’ starts from £1349.

Conrad London St. James and Hilton Paris Opera have also banded together to offer guests the chance to visit two of the most renowned cities in the world, in just one trip. The Good Morning London, Bonsoir Paris experience includes two nights in each city, with a taste of what London and Paris have to offer and travel by train rather than plane, ensuring carbon footprints stay low. The perfect gift for celebrating romance or a special occasion, one single reservation will unlock your itinerary from start to finish. Highlights include a personal Mini Cooper guided tour around London’s Landmarks, a Champagne Afternoon Tea, West End Theatre shows, horse & carriage ride around the Eiffel Tower, an exclusive private shopping experience at Printemps and cultural Parisian theatre show.

Prices for the London to Paris Package start from £2,795 including one-way travel from London to Paris. Return travel can be organised at an extra cost.

Tivoli Palácio de Seteais­ Sintra, Portugal

Much more than a luxury hotel in Sintra, Tivoli Palacio de Seteais is a romantic palace with period architecture that will take you back to the elegance and atmosphere of the XVIII century.  Enjoy the experience of a special dinner for two in this palace made for romance, located on the mountainside of Sintra with privileged views of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace. Dine in one of the palace's ballrooms or next to the pool for an unforgettable experience which brings together the idyllic scenario with stylish flavours. The hotel has launched a new epicurean offering, perfect for valentine’s keen to discover local wines and authentic Portuguese delicacies, all available in its new Colares Wine Room. Couples are invited to the new tasting retreat to sip charismatic vintages from Sintra's neighbouring wine region of Colares. Nightly rates at Tivoli Palacio de Seteais start at £236 per night.  https://www.tivolihotels.com/en/tivoli-palacio-de-seteais/rooms

YTL Hotels’ The Glasshouse, offers one of a kind 2020 Romance Package

Those looking to rejuvenate their romance in the heart of Edinburgh, need look no further as YTL Hotels’ The Glasshouse is offering a new romance package for 2020. The Glasshouse offers the perfect, indulgent and romantic break, which includes overnight accommodation, a chilled bottle of Champagne in your room on arrival, a romantic turndown service, pamper and relax toiletries, Champagne breakfast in bed and an extended late check-out until 1pm. Choose additional items from the hotels Surprise & Delight Menu to make your romantic getaway extra special.  Nightly rates on the Romance Package at The Glasshouse start from £275 per night. https://www.theglasshousehotel.co.uk/pages/valentines-day-in-edinburgh.html

Monkey Island Estate, Bray-on-Thames, USP- The Floating Spa & Island Life

YTL Hotels’ wellness experts at Spa Village have created a spa experience to put others to shame with the innovative Floating Spa at Monkey Island Estate in Bray. The bespoke crafted barge boasts three indulgent treatment rooms, an airy and bright wheelhouse reception and an Elixir Bar, all moored on the banks of the island offering guests holistic voyages through the history of the island and the River Thames. This Valentine’s, whilst soaking up the fascinating history of Monkey Island, couples can look forward to a one of a kind treatment at the floating spa. The estate dates back 800 years, when it was founded by monks, and all treatments and experiences have been choreographed to fit the setting and concept, promising a truly special weekend away. The Floating Spa has exclusively partnered with British brand Moss of the Isles and wildcrafted pioneers, ISUN.  Nightly rates at Monkey Island Estate start from £275, per room, per night in a Temple Room. www.monkeyislandestate.co.uk

The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Unwind together.

One of the first world-class spas to open in the UK and set the bar in Britain’s wellness world, The Gainsborough Bath Spa is the only hotel in the UK to offer its visitors the opportunity to access and experience Bath’s famed natural thermal waters. The hotel’s private water reserve bubbles to the surface at 47 degrees centigrade, packed full of rich natural minerals. Combined with world-class gourmet experiences and award-winning design, the 99-bedroom hotel gives guests a majestic spa journey that keeps them coming back again and again. This valentine’s day the hotel have crafted romantic bliss in the form of two special offerings.  Guests who visit on the romance package will not only experience a 5 Course Tasting by Dan Moon, Champagne & Chocolates on arrival and a couple’s massage but unlimited spa access and Special Spa amenity included. The 1 night Valentines package at The Gainsborough Bath Spa starts at £405 and 2 night package starts at £515 based on two people sharing. www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk

Mr Ma's Afternoon Tea for Two at The Academy Hotel

YTL Hotels’ elegant Gower Street property, The Academy, has recently launched the incredible Mr Ma’s Afternoon Tea, paying homage to the hotel’s literary and cultural connections to Bloomsbury. There is no better way to treat your loved one than settling in for an experience of the highest cultural and culinary standards.  One of the most important Chinese authors of the last century, Lao She’s novel, Mr Ma and Son, has inspired The Academy’s quintessentially English High Tea with an Asian twist. Located in London’s literary, cultural and intellectual heart, dishes include ginger and cinnamon scones with Devonshire clotted cream, Chinese egg tarts and Sesame Jian Dui Dough Balls.  The Academy is inspired by The Bloomsbury set, with interiors reflecting the casual exuberance, style and bonhomie for which this luxury boutique hotel is known.  The five Georgian townhouses brim with personality, unique quirks and corners making it perfect for a cosy and indulgent valentine.  Rooms at The Academy Hotel start from £300. www.theacademyhotel.co.uk. To book, contact YTL UK Reservations Centre at reservations@ytlhotels.co.uk or call +44 (0) 207 657 8200