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February 4, 2010

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In This Issue:

Santa Barbara, California
It’s Romance Time & the Loving is Easy in Santa Barbara
Romantic Escapes for Every “Stage” of Love

Leavenworth, Washington
Be Our Valentine
In Love With Leavenworth

Houston, Texas
Love is in the Air at Del Frisco's
Valentine's Weekend Couples Package

Scottsdale, Arizona
Native Trails explores the rich and varied cultures of Native America through music, dance, art and traditional foods.


Santa Barbara, California

It’s Romance Time & the Loving is Easy in Santa Barbara

Romantic Escapes for Every “Stage” of Love

Lovebirds are lucky that Valentine’s Day falls on a three-day weekend this year; there’s more time to wine, dine and celebrate your love. If you haven’t made plans yet, it’s not too late to book an overnight getaway or a long romantic weekend in Santa Barbara. A premier destination for romance, Santa Barbara’s aphrodisiac credentials are tried and true. Countless couples flock here to woo, wed and honeymoon, and to relish in and rekindle romance. Whether your relationship is newly budding or you’ve been married for decades, Santa Barbara is romantic rendezvous central this Valentine’s season. We hand-picked two hotel packages perfectly suited to enhance every major stage of love, to make planning a romantic winter escape easy as 1-2-3…!

WOO ME RIGHT

Is it time to sweep Mister or Missus Right off their feet? Make a big impression with an intimate getaway for two that merges the beauty of Mother Nature with the amenities of a luxury resort at El Capitan Canyon. The “Romantic Retreat” package includes two nights in a deluxe creek side cabin, complete with a large soaking bathtub (with room for two) and cozy gas fireplace. Outside, enjoy the blanket of stars overhead while snuggled up together under a complimentary keepsake blanket by the campfire. Chilled sparkling wine, champagne flutes, handmade French truffles, an aromatic candle and a single rose up the romance factor. Package price is $550; $735 with couples’ massage add-on. www.elcapitancanyon.com 

ON BENDED KNEE

Ready to pop the question? Santa Barbara is a choice spot to stage a memorable engagement and the Simpson House Inn’s “Enchanting Proposal” package will help you take care of the details. Choose a private Garden Cottage or the Historic Barn room with wood burning fireplace at the five diamond-rated bed and breakfast inn. Champagne, two keepsake flutes and a dozen roses will be on call. Propose in the privacy of your own room or a picturesque Santa Barbara setting off property. A framed photo of you and your love will be presented with a Champagne Mimosa breakfast the following morning. Rates start at $545/night. www.simpsonhouseinn.com 

Visit www.SantaBarbaraCA.com for more romance packages and inspiring itinerary ideas.
 


Leavenworth, Washington

Be Our Valentine
In Love With Leavenworth

A winter wonderland of snow-covered trees, icicles hanging from eaves, and hot tubs for two steaming outside hotels. We have all the elements for great outdoor adventures including a dog sled ride, sleigh rides and snowmobiling. Leavenworth makes a perfect base camp for skiing two first class ski resorts--Mission Ridge and Stevens Pass. Our nearby Ski Hill offers great cross country skiing opportunities and a tubing hill. The stunning holiday lights stay on until Valentines Day.

To celebrate Valentines Day our wineries are paring up with our chocolatiers. Come and pamper yourself with fine chocolate, wine tasting, a spa treatment, and a cross country or alpine ski adventure.

Check out our Valentines Day Specials

or visit www.leavenworth.org



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Houston, Texas

Love is in the Air at Del Frisco's

Valentine's Weekend Couples Package
Friday-Monday, February 12-15, 2010

WHAT: She loves me...She loves me not...Nothing says I love you like a romantic dinner at the award-winning Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House.Known for its prime steak, luxurious décor, and Southern hospitality, Del Frisco's will set the stage for love as the atmosphere heats up Valentines Day weekend.

One of Houston's most popular hot spots gets even hotter as Executive Chef Steve Haug serves up a recipe for romance with an intimate gourmet feast for two. Each package includes a selected choice of starter, entrée, side, and dessert for $109 per couple after 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Couples can also take advantage of the extended 4 p.m. opening hours on Saturday and Sunday, and enjoy the special Valentines Day package for just $89 before 6 p.m. in addition to the signature menu items always available. Del Frisco's is the perfect haven for exquisite dinning, unparalleled ambiance, and romance.

Del Frisco's, recognized nationally for its award-winning cuisine and fine offerings offers an elegant 400-plus seat showcase restaurant occupying 13,000 square feet in the renovated Galleria complex that formerly housed Lord and Taylor in Houston. Del Frisco's menu offers only the finest quality and selection of steaks and seafood, with prime beef as its namesake. A special section designated "Lagniappe," tying back to the restaurant's New Orleans origins, meaning "a little something extra", appeals to smaller appetites with its entrees and included side order. Del Frisco's has been recognized nationally by receiving the Di Rona Award for Distinguished Restaurants of North America; Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame; Restaurants and Institutions Magazine Ivy Award; and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

For more information, visit: www.DelFriscos.com
 


Scottsdale, Arizona


An artist at Native Trails. In addition to Native American music,
songs and dances, the seasonal Native Trails festivals
 feature a variety of talented artists, jewelers and craftsmen.
Photo courtesy Scottsdale CVB

Native Trails explores the rich and varied cultures of Native America through music, dance, art and traditional foods.

February 4, 6, 18, 25 & 27, 2010
March 4, 25 & 27, 2010
April 1, 3, 8 & 10, 2010
Thursdays and Saturdays, noon–1:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Civic Center

Free admission

Now in its eighth season, Native Trails explores the rich and varied cultures of Native America through music, dance, art and traditional foods. This sensory journey to the first nations of Arizona and North America features musical performances using traditional instruments such as flutes, gourds and drums as well as an exhilarating display of tribal dances, from powwow and fancy to traditional hoop and round dances. Free and open to the public, Native Trails takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center, adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau  www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

 

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