Valentine's Day Archives - Asian Itinerary https://asianitinerary.com/tag/valentines-day/ Travel, Holiday, Adventure Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:37:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Voluptuous Valentine’s Venues in Hong Kong & SouthEast Asia https://asianitinerary.com/romantic-resorts-hotels-asia-valentines-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romantic-resorts-hotels-asia-valentines-2026 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:37:04 +0000 https://asianitinerary.com/?p=70386

Whether it’s a marriage proposal, a special anniversary or simply just an opportunity to get away and spend some quality time with the one you love, Valentine’s Day is the time when romance springs eternal. Here is a compilation of lavish resorts and hotels in Asia that are ideal for a memorable weekend. Sensual Sensations at Koh Samui Tropical beaches ooze romance, and nowhere more so than Koh Samui where long languid days on sunny white-sand beaches under the palm trees can be complemented with delicious dining and sunsets each evening. Banyan Tree Samui provides amorous ambience and a sensual setting for the perfect weekend of romance this Valentine’s Day. The tranquil beachfront resort has announced a special program of superb dining options for couples on February 14, starting early afternoon with a strawberry-themed “Love You High Tea” at the lobby lounge, perched photogenically above the beach and with spectacular vistas of the sea. For a delightful evening meal for two, guests can choose from a 6-course dinner at Beachside Restaurant, replete with moonlight and sea breezes, or a sophisticated 6-course Thai set menu at the award-winning Saffron, which was recently listed in the MICHELIN Guide. Or for something truly spectacular, a limited number of candlelit beach canopies will host couples for a “Be My Valentine” 6-course “Destination Dining” meal including Moet & Chandon champagne, quail’s eggs, grilled scallops, truffle ravioli and lobster. Write a Love Chapter in Hong Kong The Hari Hong Kong will usher in Valentine’s Day with a romantic stay package featuring a chocolate strawberry bouquet and bubbles, an array of sublime dining experiences, afternoon tea for two, a couple’s yoga session and more. Standing 30-storeys tall on Lockhart Road in the heart of eclectic Wan Chai, the elegant hotel’s “The Love Chapter” package offers couples a stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious rooms or suites inclusive of daily breakfast for two, a bottle of Prosecco and a chocolate strawberry bouquet. The Hari Afternoon Tea for two at The Lounge or The Terrace, an hour-long couple’s yoga session at The Terrace on February 15 this year, and an early check-in and late check-out subject to availability are also included. Available for stays from February 10-14, 2025, the package is underpinned by rooms and suites imagined by renowned interior designer Tara Bernerd with views overlooking Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, The Peak and Victoria Harbour. Authentic Italian ristorante Lucciola and contemporary Japanese restaurant Zoku will each usher in Valentine’s Day on Friday February 14 with two intimate dinner seatings. The Terrace, an alfresco terrace bar framed by greenery, and The Lounge, a sitting area filled with art and books, will also offer Valentine’s Day menus. An Evening of Love in Krabi Beginning around sunset on February 14th, four fortunate couples will dine in private cabanas on Banyan Tree Krabi’s beachfront lawn where an intimate candlelit dinner will be served while the sun disappears behind the horizon on the sparkling Andaman Sea. The special 5-course Valentine’s dinner – limited to four bookings only – is part of An Evening of Love 2026 promotion, which also includes a Valentine’s Afternoon Tea Set at Bird’s Nest, Banyan Tree Krabi’s popular dining pods set among the trees, which command magnificent vistas across the sea and are accessible by electric funicular. The afternoon tea offer is available to guests and visitors any time between February 8 – 15, 2026. Four Courses of Love in Chiang Mai Meliá Chiang Mai’s signature restaurant Mai Restaurant and Bar on the 21st floor will serve a romantic four-course set dinner accompanied with spectacular views of Chiang Mai on February 14, 2026, to mark Valentine’s Day. Served from 6-11pm, the ‘Four Courses of Love’ menu begins with a trio of delicacies called “Love’s Samplers”, comprising fragrant crabmeat salad on rice puff, meing betel leaf wrapped caramelised pork, and dried catfish stuffed in red onion. Following the chicken consomme with tomato, egg royales and golden leaves, the main dish is a choice between slow-cooked Angus beef with bearnaise sauce or baked salmon fillet with wasabi foam. The dinner is rounded off with heart-shaped petit fours. Spanish Tapas Backdropped by Bangkok’s Skyline LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar, which commands INNSiDE By Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s two uppermost floors, the 33rd and 34th levels, with panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline, will offer couples a romantic four-course tapas menu on February 14. Offered across two seatings from 5-8pm and 8.30pm until late, the menu begins with fresh oysters, pineapple chutney and Basque chili, followed by Wagyu tenderloin tartar with brown anchovies, Spanish pickles and duck egg yolk. The main course is sea bream cooked in olive oil with yellow chili sauce and baby vegetables. Chocolate coulant, Basque cheesecake, vanilla ice-cream and tempura strawberry end the dinner on a sweet note. Fine Dining Accompanied by Live Pianist The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne will each host remarkable dining experiences to mark Valentine’s Day this year. The Anam Cam Ranh’s fine-dining restaurant The Colonial will serve a seven-course set tasting menu, accompanied by a live pianist, from 7-10pm, Highlights include ‘Satsuma Wagyu A4 tenderloin with multicolour beetroots, butternut squash, XO condiment and caviar’ and ‘Apple terrine with hibiscus ice cream, macaron crumble and caramelised sauce’. The Anam Mui Ne, meanwhile, will host a romantic buffet experience for couples at their own outdoor table by The Indochine Restaurant’s waterfall. The feast includes a surf and turf buffet for two, one lobster each, one bottle of rose wine, and specially plated dessert set for two. Stretch and Connect at a Wellness Resort in Vietnam TIA Wellness Resort’s Valentine’s Day activities invite guests to slow down, be present and connect in meaningful ways from partner yoga to a love language workshop. At the resort’s wellness studio on the 14th & 15th of February guests can take part in a playful partner yoga session from 11-12pm. On Saturday afternoon from 4-5pm there’s a hands-on printmaking workshop, where guests are invited to design and carve a linocut print inspired by self-love, connection, or personal...

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Whether it’s a marriage proposal, a special anniversary or simply just an opportunity to get away and spend some quality time with the one you love, Valentine’s Day is the time when romance springs eternal. Here is a compilation of lavish resorts and hotels in Asia that are ideal for a memorable weekend.

Sensual Sensations at Koh Samui

Tropical beaches ooze romance, and nowhere more so than Koh Samui where long languid days on sunny white-sand beaches under the palm trees can be complemented with delicious dining and sunsets each evening. Banyan Tree Samui provides amorous ambience and a sensual setting for the perfect weekend of romance this Valentine’s Day. The tranquil beachfront resort has announced a special program of superb dining options for couples on February 14, starting early afternoon with a strawberry-themed “Love You High Tea” at the lobby lounge, perched photogenically above the beach and with spectacular vistas of the sea. For a delightful evening meal for two, guests can choose from a 6-course dinner at Beachside Restaurant, replete with moonlight and sea breezes, or a sophisticated 6-course Thai set menu at the award-winning Saffron, which was recently listed in the MICHELIN Guide. Or for something truly spectacular, a limited number of candlelit beach canopies will host couples for a “Be My Valentine” 6-course “Destination Dining” meal including Moet & Chandon champagne, quail’s eggs, grilled scallops, truffle ravioli and lobster.

Write a Love Chapter in Hong Kong

The Hari Hong Kong will usher in Valentine’s Day with a romantic stay package featuring a chocolate strawberry bouquet and bubbles, an array of sublime dining experiences, afternoon tea for two, a couple’s yoga session and more. Standing 30-storeys tall on Lockhart Road in the heart of eclectic Wan Chai, the elegant hotel’s “The Love Chapter” package offers couples a stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious rooms or suites inclusive of daily breakfast for two, a bottle of Prosecco and a chocolate strawberry bouquet. The Hari Afternoon Tea for two at The Lounge or The Terrace, an hour-long couple’s yoga session at The Terrace on February 15 this year, and an early check-in and late check-out subject to availability are also included. Available for stays from February 10-14, 2025, the package is underpinned by rooms and suites imagined by renowned interior designer Tara Bernerd with views overlooking Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, The Peak and Victoria Harbour. Authentic Italian ristorante Lucciola and contemporary Japanese restaurant Zoku will each usher in Valentine’s Day on Friday February 14 with two intimate dinner seatings. The Terrace, an alfresco terrace bar framed by greenery, and The Lounge, a sitting area filled with art and books, will also offer Valentine’s Day menus.

An Evening of Love in Krabi

Beginning around sunset on February 14th, four fortunate couples will dine in private cabanas on Banyan Tree Krabi’s beachfront lawn where an intimate candlelit dinner will be served while the sun disappears behind the horizon on the sparkling Andaman Sea. The special 5-course Valentine’s dinner – limited to four bookings only – is part of An Evening of Love 2026 promotion, which also includes a Valentine’s Afternoon Tea Set at Bird’s Nest, Banyan Tree Krabi’s popular dining pods set among the trees, which command magnificent vistas across the sea and are accessible by electric funicular. The afternoon tea offer is available to guests and visitors any time between February 8 – 15, 2026.

Four Courses of Love in Chiang Mai

Meliá Chiang Mai’s signature restaurant Mai Restaurant and Bar on the 21st floor will serve a romantic four-course set dinner accompanied with spectacular views of Chiang Mai on February 14, 2026, to mark Valentine’s Day. Served from 6-11pm, the ‘Four Courses of Love’ menu begins with a trio of delicacies called “Love’s Samplers”, comprising fragrant crabmeat salad on rice puff, meing betel leaf wrapped caramelised pork, and dried catfish stuffed in red onion. Following the chicken consomme with tomato, egg royales and golden leaves, the main dish is a choice between slow-cooked Angus beef with bearnaise sauce or baked salmon fillet with wasabi foam. The dinner is rounded off with heart-shaped petit fours.

Spanish Tapas Backdropped by Bangkok’s Skyline

LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar, which commands INNSiDE By Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s two uppermost floors, the 33rd and 34th levels, with panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline, will offer couples a romantic four-course tapas menu on February 14. Offered across two seatings from 5-8pm and 8.30pm until late, the menu begins with fresh oysters, pineapple chutney and Basque chili, followed by Wagyu tenderloin tartar with brown anchovies, Spanish pickles and duck egg yolk. The main course is sea bream cooked in olive oil with yellow chili sauce and baby vegetables. Chocolate coulant, Basque cheesecake, vanilla ice-cream and tempura strawberry end the dinner on a sweet note.

Fine Dining Accompanied by Live Pianist

The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne will each host remarkable dining experiences to mark Valentine’s Day this year. The Anam Cam Ranh’s fine-dining restaurant The Colonial will serve a seven-course set tasting menu, accompanied by a live pianist, from 7-10pm, Highlights include ‘Satsuma Wagyu A4 tenderloin with multicolour beetroots, butternut squash, XO condiment and caviar’ and ‘Apple terrine with hibiscus ice cream, macaron crumble and caramelised sauce’. The Anam Mui Ne, meanwhile, will host a romantic buffet experience for couples at their own outdoor table by The Indochine Restaurant’s waterfall. The feast includes a surf and turf buffet for two, one lobster each, one bottle of rose wine, and specially plated dessert set for two.

Stretch and Connect at a Wellness Resort in Vietnam

TIA Wellness Resort’s Valentine’s Day activities invite guests to slow down, be present and connect in meaningful ways from partner yoga to a love language workshop. At the resort’s wellness studio on the 14th & 15th of February guests can take part in a playful partner yoga session from 11-12pm. On Saturday afternoon from 4-5pm there’s a hands-on printmaking workshop, where guests are invited to design and carve a linocut print inspired by self-love, connection, or personal symbolism. Afterwards, at 5pm in the Wellness Garden, TIA is hosting “The Five Languages of Love” workshop, a guided exploration of the five love languages to offer insight into how each partner gives and receives love. Come dinnertime there’s a five-course “Lovers Valentine’s” menu available with both regular and plant-based options, optional organic wine pairings, and live violin and guitar music as couples dine poolside.

Love is in the Air in Cambodia

Raffles Cambodia celebrates the holiday of love with romantic meals, special spa offers and more. Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh will host two exclusive dinners on Valentine’s Day, including a sumptuous multi-course meal with optional wine pairing at Restaurant Le Royal featuring Oscietra caviar, French oysters, spiny lobster bisque, Wagyu beef tenderloin, a selection of imported cheeses and a delicious strawberry and white chocolate bavarois. Meanwhile, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap will welcome couples for a curated three-course set menu at Cafe d’Angkor. The hotel will also offer a pre-dinner rendezvous with chilled rosé and canapes in the Conservatory, as the resident pianist creates a romantic ambience.

Wellness and Romance in Vietnam

Luxury wellness-inspired hotel brand Fusion, with properties across Vietnam and Thailand and several new openings on the horizon in 2026, will celebrate Valentine’s Day with special meals and more. Fusion Suites Vung Tau’s Fresh Restaurant will host a Spanish Love set menu on Feb. 14, while Fusion Resort Cam Ranh will cook up a romantic Valentine’s Poolside Grill. Maia Quy Nhon and The Ocean Resort by Fusion Quy Nhon will host A Night of Romance, an intimate dinner crafted to enchant the senses. And the beautiful beachfront Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang has announced a romantic dinner-for-two on Valentine’s Day.

Elegant Al Fresco Dining in Southern Vietnam

Azerai Resorts in Vietnam will mark Valentine’s Day with memorable meals and relaxing spa sessions. At Azerai Ke Ga Bay, the all-suites-and-villas oceanfront resort in southern Vietnam, couples can enjoy an exclusive set menu on Feb. 14 featuring cheesy baked greenshell mussels, pan-seared prawns, broccoli soup, a choice of pan-seared salmon or Australian black angus beef tenderloin, and a decadent chocolate mousse for dessert. Located a comfortable 2.5-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City on a new highway, Azerai Ke Ga Bay is nestled amongst 5 hectares of verdant gardens, framed to the east by Hon Ba Island with its historic lighthouse and to the west by soaring sand dunes.

An Evening of Romance at Vietnam’s Most Storied Hotel

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, now in its 125th year, invites guests to keep romance alive this Valentine’s Day and surprise their significant other with a night of memorable flavours. Indulge in an exquisite four-course French gastronomical journey on Feb. 14 at Le Beaulieu or savour a special five-course dinner at angelina, each paired with expertly curated wines and Champagne. Couples can also experience Sofitel’s signature Candle Ritual, reimagined within the privacy and comfort of their guest room and featuring festive bites, welcome gifts and a bottle of Pommery Brut Royal Rosé Champagne, all bathed in a golden candlelit glow. Finally, guests can delight their special someone with a pink heart-shaped cake crafted with Vairhona chocolate, or explore Metropole’s selection of premium chocolate bars, boxes, and gourmet cakes, all available at L’Epicerie boutique.

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The Hari Hong Kong will usher in Valentine’s Day with a romantic stay package featuring a chocolate strawberry bouquet and bubbles, an array of sublime dining experiences, afternoon tea for two, a couple’s yoga session and more. Standing 30-storeys tall on Lockhart Road in the heart of eclectic Wan Chai, the elegant hotel’s “The Love Chapter” package offers couples a stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious rooms or suites inclusive of daily breakfast for two, a bottle of Prosecco and a chocolate strawberry bouquet. The Hari Afternoon Tea for two at The Lounge or The Terrace, an hour-long couple’s yoga session at The Terrace on February 15 this year, a 15% F&B discount at Lucciola and Zoku & Terrace, and early check-in and late check-out subject to availability are also included. Priced from HK $2140 per night and available for stays from February 10-14, 2026, the package is underpinned by rooms and suites imagined by renowned interior designer Tara Bernerd with views overlooking Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, The Peak and Victoria Harbour. Adorned with timber panelling, natural linen wallpaper, plush velvet upholstery and eccentric art, the bedrooms are separated from marble bathrooms by brass Crittall doors. Authentic Italian ristorante Lucciola and contemporary Japanese restaurant Zoku will each usher in Valentine’s Day on Saturday February 14 with two intimate dinner seatings from 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. The Terrace, an alfresco terrace bar framed by greenery, and The Lounge, a sitting area filled with art and books, will also offer Valentine’s Day menus. Lucciola’s two Valentine’s Day set dinner menus feature a ‘Crudo di Mare’ starter comprising freshly shucked oyster, tiger prawn, Alaskan king crab leg, black mussels and veraci clam. The main course is a choice between four delectable dishes including ‘Il Filetto di Manzo al Pepe Verde’ comprising Australian beef tenderloin, mash potato, caramelized onions, Madagascar green pepper sauce and rose petals, and ‘Carnaroli Risotto Rucola, Fragole e Balsamico’ underpinned by seven-year-aged Carnaroli risotto, Modena aged balsamic vinegar, daisy flowers and strawberries. Blackberry lavender cheesecake rounds off the set menus that are priced for two people at HK$1688 (first seating) and HK$1988 (second seating) inclusive of coffee or tea. Zoku’s two Valentine’s Day set dinner menus begin with a moriwase sashimi platter brimming with premium seasonal fish and seafood, with an optional half dozen fresh seasonal oysters for an additional HK$168. After a choice of appetisers such as ‘sous-vide monkfish liver, hana hojiso’ or ‘snow crab, uni and tofu’, diners select one of five main courses, such as ‘Uroko yaki’ including grilled amadai, cauliflower, sweet potato, yuzu espuma and kiku flower, and ‘Yuzu Kousho Butaniku’ made up of pork pluma, bell pepper, morel mushroom, rose flower. Priced for two persons from HK$1688 (first seating) and HK $1988 (second seating) inclusive of coffee or tea, the set menus are topped off with a dark chocolate mousse cake with blackberry and daisy flower. The Terrace and The Lounge will serve “guilty pleasures” such as blueberry and lavender cheesecake, and a white and dark chocolate strawberry bouquet with a glass of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne, priced at HK$138 and HK$288 respectively. A selection of cocktails, wines, sweet wines, and bubbles is also on offer at all four dining venues. For more information, visit https://www.thehari.com/hong-kong/. To book ‘The Love Chapter’ package contact Rooms Reservations on bookme@thehari.com or +852 2129 0398. To book a Valentine’s Day dining experience at Lucciola Restaurant & Bar or The Lounge, email lucciola@thehari.com or +852 2129 0333. To book a Valentine’s Day dining experience at Zoku Restaurant & The Terrace, email zoku@thehari.com or call +852 2129 0338.

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The Hari Hong Kong will usher in Valentine’s Day with a romantic stay package featuring a chocolate strawberry bouquet and bubbles, an array of sublime dining experiences, afternoon tea for two, a couple’s yoga session and more.

Standing 30-storeys tall on Lockhart Road in the heart of eclectic Wan Chai, the elegant hotel’s “The Love Chapter” package offers couples a stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious rooms or suites inclusive of daily breakfast for two, a bottle of Prosecco and a chocolate strawberry bouquet.

Highlights of Zoku’s Valentine’s Day Hong Kong hotel package

The Hari Afternoon Tea for two at The Lounge or The Terrace, an hour-long couple’s yoga session at The Terrace on February 15 this year, a 15% F&B discount at Lucciola and Zoku & Terrace, and early check-in and late check-out subject to availability are also included.

Priced from HK $2140 per night and available for stays from February 10-14, 2026, the package is underpinned by rooms and suites imagined by renowned interior designer Tara Bernerd with views overlooking Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, The Peak and Victoria Harbour. Adorned with timber panelling, natural linen wallpaper, plush velvet upholstery and eccentric art, the bedrooms are separated from marble bathrooms by brass Crittall doors.

Authentic Italian ristorante Lucciola and contemporary Japanese restaurant Zoku will each usher in Valentine’s Day on Saturday February 14 with two intimate dinner seatings from 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. The Terrace, an alfresco terrace bar framed by greenery, and The Lounge, a sitting area filled with art and books, will also offer Valentine’s Day menus.

Zoku’s Valentine’s Day set dinner menus are topped off with a dark chocolate mousse cake with blackberry and daisy flower

Lucciola’s two Valentine’s Day set dinner menus feature a ‘Crudo di Mare’ starter comprising freshly shucked oyster, tiger prawn, Alaskan king crab leg, black mussels and veraci clam. The main course is a choice between four delectable dishes including ‘Il Filetto di Manzo al Pepe Verde’ comprising Australian beef tenderloin, mash potato, caramelized onions,

Madagascar green pepper sauce and rose petals, and ‘Carnaroli Risotto Rucola, Fragole e Balsamico’ underpinned by seven-year-aged Carnaroli risotto, Modena aged balsamic vinegar, daisy flowers and strawberries. Blackberry lavender cheesecake rounds off the set menus that are priced for two people at HK$1688 (first seating) and HK$1988 (second seating) inclusive of coffee or tea.

Zoku’s two Valentine’s Day set dinner menus begin with a moriwase sashimi platter brimming with premium seasonal fish and seafood, with an optional half dozen fresh seasonal oysters for an additional HK$168. After a choice of appetisers such as ‘sous-vide monkfish liver, hana hojiso’ or ‘snow crab, uni and tofu’, diners select one of five main courses, such as ‘Uroko yaki’ including grilled amadai, cauliflower, sweet potato, yuzu espuma and kiku flower, and ‘Yuzu Kousho Butaniku’ made up of pork pluma, bell pepper, morel mushroom, rose flower. Priced for two persons from HK$1688 (first seating) and HK $1988 (second seating) inclusive of coffee or tea, the set menus are topped off with a dark chocolate mousse cake with blackberry and daisy flower.

‘Carnaroli Risotto Rucola, Fragole e Balsamico’ underpinned by seven-year-aged Carnaroli risotto is among the main course options at Lucciola this Valentine’s Day

The Terrace and The Lounge will serve “guilty pleasures” such as blueberry and lavender cheesecake, and a white and dark chocolate strawberry bouquet with a glass of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne, priced at HK$138 and HK$288 respectively.

A selection of cocktails, wines, sweet wines, and bubbles is also on offer at all four dining venues.

For more information, visit https://www.thehari.com/hong-kong/. To book ‘The Love Chapter’ package contact Rooms Reservations on bookme@thehari.com or +852 2129 0398. To book a Valentine’s Day dining experience at Lucciola Restaurant & Bar or The Lounge, email lucciola@thehari.com or +852 2129 0333. To book a Valentine’s Day dining experience at Zoku Restaurant & The Terrace, email zoku@thehari.com or call +852 2129 0338.

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Love is in the Air at Ho Tram Beach Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort will offer romantic private dining experiences, a spa journey, cake, cocktails and more to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The resort’s scenic beach garden and lake island will be set aside for one couple each for lavish private dining experiences paired with wine, and a romantic dinner by the beach will also be available for only two couples from February 11-18. Sasa will serve an intimate five-course dinner on its terrace accompanied by live music. The resort’s scenic beach garden and lake island will be set aside for one couple each for lavish private dining experiences paired with wine, and a romantic dinner by the beach will also be available for only two couples. Promotions include a free tapas selection with a bottle of rose Champagne or sparkling wine at Breeza Beach Club, the Pool Bar and for in-room dining, and the ‘cake of love’ and ‘cocktail of love’ served at Elyxr and Muoi respectively. YHI Spa’s ‘Valentine’s Day Spa Escape’ includes a 30-minute bath with rose petals, a glass of bubbles per guest, a chocolate bonbon and a 60-minute couple’s massage with mint chocolate oil. ‘Cupid’s Arrow Toss Game’ and a movie night are among the resort’s outdoor experiences. For more information, visit melia.com, email info@meliahotram.com or call +84 (0) 254 3789 000. The Art of Romance in Bali ‘The Art of Romance’ is a two-night stay with all the romantic trimmings at a secluded resort in the uplands of Bali. Upon arrival at Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, each couple will find a floral aromatherapy bath already drawn in their room and a welcome cake. After that it’s time for afternoon tea, served picnic style while overlooking the scenic rice paddies the property is known for. A photo session, shot throughout the grounds, uses mythical stone sculptures, ponds graced with swans, rice paddies, temples, and the verdant landscape as a backdrop. At the resort’s Tempayan restaurant, housed in a traditional bale-inspired building, the duo will enjoy a three-course candlelit meal. A 120-minute couples spa ritual in a deluxe double spa suite, with an oversized semi-outdoor terrazzo bath, and private steam shower, rounds out the romantic stay and is accompanied by a bottle of sparkling wine to be enjoyed in or out of the tub. The package is on offer for bookings until June 30, 2023. Rates start from USD 1,190 nett. For more information visit: https://www.tanahgajahubud.com/en/offers-promotion/the-art-of-romance Sipping Strawberry Champagne in Koh Samui Lauded by many a travel writer as one of the leading hotels in Asia, Banyan Tree Samui creates the most spectacular and romantic setting for a dinner for two. On February 14 only, visitors are invited to savour a sumptuous “Be My Valentine” dinner at the resort’s beachfront restaurant Sands for 6,969 Baht per couple. The 7-course feast commences with an amuse bouche of poached quail eggs with Caspian Sea Pearls, followed by scallops and salmon, duck liver foie gras, a cassoulet of lobster, and, as a main course, Australian Black Angus beef tenderloin and Alaskan snowfish, before a delightful dessert of hot chocolate lava cake with ice cream. For those who prefer a sunny afternoon with a stunning sea view, a strawberry-themed Valentine’s Special “I Love You” High Tea will be served at the resort’s Lobby Lounge, perched high above the palm-tree fringed beach. Macarons, mille-feuilles, strawberry tarts, scones, mousse, cheesecake and even strawberry sushi will be on the menu, which also includes an alluring Strawberry Champagne Cocktail. The price for the High Tea Set on Valentine’s Day is just 1,699 Baht per couple. For more information or reservations, contact: samui@banyantree.com or tel:+66 077 915 Igniting Amour in Quy Nhon If one way to the heart routes through the stomach, guests of Fusion Hotel Group’s gastronomy-focused property Maia Resort Quy Nhon are getting a head start when it comes to love. Maiamour, the resort’s recently unveiled package, is designed for couples and blends wellness and cuisine over the course of a three-night stay. The stay is inclusive of an array of personalized offerings including Once Upon a Table, a four-course chef’s table style experience served in the resort’s intimate specialty restaurant, ad hoc, or Destination Dining which can be enjoyed on the powdery sands of Phuong Mai Bay or in villa. Daily pre-dinner sunset cocktails are also included as is a one-time artisanal afternoon tea set. Maia’s seaside spa, Vēla, invites couples to enjoy a signature 90-minute wellness journey inclusive of an infrared sauna therapy session; body rejuvenation rituals inclusive of massages; healing therapies or anti-ageing facial care treatments. Carefully appointed in-villa décor, including a customized floral arrangement and romantic bath ritual, are also part of the Maiamour offering. Rates start at VND 23,7000,000 for a three-night stay. For more details regarding inclusions or rates, please contact the Reservations Department via email at reservations.mrqn@fusionhotelgroup.com or visit Maia Resort’s website: https://quynhon.maiaresorts.com/ Commemorating that Special Someone in Tokyo Palace Hotel Tokyo‘s celebration-worthy stay experience ‘Commemorating Tokyo‘ presents ten elements specially curated to mark the Forbes Five-Star property’s ten-year anniversary milestone. Ideal for couples highlights include: A three-night stay for the price of two; ‘Blooming’ cocktails for two at Royal Bar, the hotel’s Old-World bar, or at Lounge Bar Privé, made with a refreshing blend of yuzu liqueur, sakura liqueur, Lillet Blanc and the hotel’s signature 1-1-1 sake; daily moat-side breakfast at Grand Kitchen, a bottle of Palace Hotel Tokyo’s private-label Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux to take home or indulge during the stay; a box of the hotel’s signature chiyo choco chocolate imprinted with distinctive Japanese motifs; a prix-fixe dinner for two at contemporary French restaurant Esterre, teppanyaki-style restaurant GO, or Wadakura, known for its exquisite Japanese kaiseki; two 120-minute ‘Blissful Moments’ treatments at evian SPA TOKYO; and afternoon tea for two. The package is available for stays until May 31, 2023. Rates start at JPY 410,000. For more information, please visit: https://en.palacehoteltokyo.com/offer/tokyo-anniversary-celebration-package Soak in Some Romance in Saigon Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour,”...

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Love is in the Air at Ho Tram Beach

Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort will offer romantic private dining experiences, a spa journey, cake, cocktails and more to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The resort’s scenic beach garden and lake island will be set aside for one couple each for lavish private dining experiences paired with wine, and a romantic dinner by the beach will also be available for only two couples from February 11-18. Sasa will serve an intimate five-course dinner on its terrace accompanied by live music. The resort’s scenic beach garden and lake island will be set aside for one couple each for lavish private dining experiences paired with wine, and a romantic dinner by the beach will also be available for only two couples. Promotions include a free tapas selection with a bottle of rose Champagne or sparkling wine at Breeza Beach Club, the Pool Bar and for in-room dining, and the ‘cake of love’ and ‘cocktail of love’ served at Elyxr and Muoi respectively. YHI Spa’s ‘Valentine’s Day Spa Escape’ includes a 30-minute bath with rose petals, a glass of bubbles per guest, a chocolate bonbon and a 60-minute couple’s massage with mint chocolate oil. ‘Cupid’s Arrow Toss Game’ and a movie night are among the resort’s outdoor experiences. For more information, visit melia.com, email info@meliahotram.com or call +84 (0) 254 3789 000.

The Art of Romance in Bali

‘The Art of Romance’ is a two-night stay with all the romantic trimmings at a secluded resort in the uplands of Bali. Upon arrival at Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, each couple will find a floral aromatherapy bath already drawn in their room and a welcome cake. After that it’s time for afternoon tea, served picnic style while overlooking the scenic rice paddies the property is known for. A photo session, shot throughout the grounds, uses mythical stone sculptures, ponds graced with swans, rice paddies, temples, and the verdant landscape as a backdrop. At the resort’s Tempayan restaurant, housed in a traditional bale-inspired building, the duo will enjoy a three-course candlelit meal. A 120-minute couples spa ritual in a deluxe double spa suite, with an oversized semi-outdoor terrazzo bath, and private steam shower, rounds out the romantic stay and is accompanied by a bottle of sparkling wine to be enjoyed in or out of the tub. The package is on offer for bookings until June 30, 2023. Rates start from USD 1,190 nett. For more information visit: https://www.tanahgajahubud.com/en/offers-promotion/the-art-of-romance

Sipping Strawberry Champagne in Koh Samui

Lauded by many a travel writer as one of the leading hotels in Asia, Banyan Tree Samui creates the most spectacular and romantic setting for a dinner for two. On February 14 only, visitors are invited to savour a sumptuous “Be My Valentine” dinner at the resort’s beachfront restaurant Sands for 6,969 Baht per couple. The 7-course feast commences with an amuse bouche of poached quail eggs with Caspian Sea Pearls, followed by scallops and salmon, duck liver foie gras, a cassoulet of lobster, and, as a main course, Australian Black Angus beef tenderloin and Alaskan snowfish, before a delightful dessert of hot chocolate lava cake with ice cream. For those who prefer a sunny afternoon with a stunning sea view, a strawberry-themed Valentine’s Special “I Love You” High Tea will be served at the resort’s Lobby Lounge, perched high above the palm-tree fringed beach. Macarons, mille-feuilles, strawberry tarts, scones, mousse, cheesecake and even strawberry sushi will be on the menu, which also includes an alluring Strawberry Champagne Cocktail. The price for the High Tea Set on Valentine’s Day is just 1,699 Baht per couple. For more information or reservations, contact: samui@banyantree.com or tel:+66 077 915

Igniting Amour in Quy Nhon

If one way to the heart routes through the stomach, guests of Fusion Hotel Group’s gastronomy-focused property Maia Resort Quy Nhon are getting a head start when it comes to love. Maiamour, the resort’s recently unveiled package, is designed for couples and blends wellness and cuisine over the course of a three-night stay. The stay is inclusive of an array of personalized offerings including Once Upon a Table, a four-course chef’s table style experience served in the resort’s intimate specialty restaurant, ad hoc, or Destination Dining which can be enjoyed on the powdery sands of Phuong Mai Bay or in villa. Daily pre-dinner sunset cocktails are also included as is a one-time artisanal afternoon tea set. Maia’s seaside spa, Vēla, invites couples to enjoy a signature 90-minute wellness journey inclusive of an infrared sauna therapy session; body rejuvenation rituals inclusive of massages; healing therapies or anti-ageing facial care treatments. Carefully appointed in-villa décor, including a customized floral arrangement and romantic bath ritual, are also part of the Maiamour offering. Rates start at VND 23,7000,000 for a three-night stay.

For more details regarding inclusions or rates, please contact the Reservations Department via email at reservations.mrqn@fusionhotelgroup.com or visit Maia Resort’s website: https://quynhon.maiaresorts.com/

Commemorating that Special Someone in Tokyo

Palace Hotel Tokyo‘s celebration-worthy stay experience ‘Commemorating Tokyo‘ presents ten elements specially curated to mark the Forbes Five-Star property’s ten-year anniversary milestone. Ideal for couples highlights include: A three-night stay for the price of two; ‘Blooming’ cocktails for two at Royal Bar, the hotel’s Old-World bar, or at Lounge Bar Privé, made with a refreshing blend of yuzu liqueur, sakura liqueur, Lillet Blanc and the hotel’s signature 1-1-1 sake; daily moat-side breakfast at Grand Kitchen, a bottle of Palace Hotel Tokyo’s private-label Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux to take home or indulge during the stay; a box of the hotel’s signature chiyo choco chocolate imprinted with distinctive Japanese motifs; a prix-fixe dinner for two at contemporary French restaurant Esterre, teppanyaki-style restaurant GO, or Wadakura, known for its exquisite Japanese kaiseki; two 120-minute ‘Blissful Moments’ treatments at evian SPA TOKYO; and afternoon tea for two. The package is available for stays until May 31, 2023. Rates start at JPY 410,000. For more information, please visit: https://en.palacehoteltokyo.com/offer/tokyo-anniversary-celebration-package

Soak in Some Romance in Saigon

Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour,” may be the perfect tune to play on repeat while enjoying Fusion’s signature hammock tub at Fusion Suites Saigon. Two nights in the Corner Suite Room, with 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows and an insta-worthy bath, is the core element of the hotel’s “Ma Cherie” romance package. The limited-time stay includes flower decoration (on the bed or in the tub), a bouquet of roses, a bottle of wine and one daily spa treatment per guest. Rates start at USD 342 for two-nights, inclusive of breakfast. More details can be found here. Ma Cherie is available for stays until the end of February.

‘Pink’ Afternoon Tea and ‘Valen-Thai’ Dinner for Two in Chiang Mai

Cupid has aimed his bow at Meliá Chiang Mai, enticing couples with a ‘Pink Valentine’s Afternoon Tea’ for two and a ‘Valen-Thai’ romantic set dinner. The afternoon tea at Ruen Kaew Lounge from February 1-28 between 2-5pm is THB 999 net per set. Salmorajo shots with prawn skewers, golden fried potato-sausage balls with light aioli and brava sauce, mini burgers, mini strawberry sandwiches, classic Basque-style burnt cheesecake, churros with warm strawberry dipping sauce and Lychee ice popsicles are among savoury and sweet treats coupled with fine tea and freshly brewed coffee. On Valentine’s Day, 21st floor Mai Restaurant & Bar will serve the ‘Valen-Thai’ dinner from 6-10pm for THB 3500 net per couple. Accompanied by a live violinist, the four-course dinner starts with ‘Love’s Samplers’ of tasting size portions of three different delicacies before dried squid in seasoned consommé with pork ravioli and plums. The main course is a choice between a secret recipe of angus beef steak on braised beef cheek curry with butterfly peas flower rice or baked banana leaf-wrapped king salmon with spicy tomato relish, fish sauce brined mushrooms and sticky spring roll, followed by red velvet tres leaches cake. Call +66 (0) 52 090 603 or email fb@meliachiangmai.com

Vegan Beachside Bliss in Danang

TIA Wellness Resort is helping guests enjoy the ocean this Valentine’s Day, without taking any gifts from the sea for their plates. The wellbeing-focused property, set along a stunning stretch of powdery white sand between Da Nang and Hoi An, is serving up a creative 100% plant-based feast for couples wishing to enjoy a romantic waterfront perch. Contemporary flavours and an innovative touch runs throughout the new multi-course, family-style dining menu with dishes like seared king oyster mushroom with vegan caviar and a potato-chive mousseline, and grilled spiced squash with truffle risotto. The course menu starts at VND 990,000 ++ per person. With wine, from the resort’s fully organic & biodynamic wine list, at an additional cost. For more information visit: https://tiawellnessresort.com/

Flowing with Love Beneath a Waterfall in Mai Chau

A stunning waterfall at the heart of Avana Retreat stands as the inspiration behind the boutique property that is now nestled into the verdant mountainous landscape of Mai Chau, Vietnam. Couples who wish to dine at the base of the falls can book in this Valentine’s Day and beyond for the ‘Sense of Romance’ dining experience. The multi-course meal includes decadent dishes like tuna belly with caviar, lobster cognac flambé and smoked duck breast, served beneath a canopy of trees and lit by the glow of dozens of lanterns. Often referred to as the resort’s heart, the intimate waterfall space has touched many a guest’s heart, especially when combined with an unforgettable dining experience while taking in this wonder of nature. For more information visit: https://avanaretreat.com/

Poolside dining and a Private Cinema Screening on Scenic Cam Ranh Peninsula

An exquisite dinner at a picture-perfect poolside cabana, heart-shaped cakes, and a private cinema screening with bubbles are among Valentine’s Day offerings at 30-hectare beachfront resort Alma on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula. The resort’s Italian chef at fine dining Italian restaurant La Casa will craft a six-course romantic set dinner served at a private cabana beside one of the resort’s 12 swimming pools that cascade down to Long Beach, one of Vietnam’s most stunning stretches of sand. Romantic movies on request for private cinema screenings for two at 70-seat Alma Cinema are accompanied with sparkling wine and snacks. Other optional romantic touches include heart-shaped cakes at Alma Food Court’s French Bakery, a Valentine’s cocktail at American Lounge & Bar, suite or pavilion decorations, and flower bouquets at the resort’s mini-supermarket Alma Mart. Visit alma-resort.com or email info@alma-resort.com

Cinema Under the Stars and a Romantic Dinner for Two in Cambodia’s Capital

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the iconic 90-year-old luxury hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special screening of Ghost, the 1990 romantic fantasy movie starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. The film will be played poolside, under the stars, at the hotel’s Cinema Paradiso, with a variety of food and drinks including sparkling wine served. Highlight dishes will include smoked salmon, roasted beef on crisp toast and strawberry eclair. The exclusive event is priced at $30 per person net. For something more traditional, the “Valentine’s Day Surf & Turf” at the hotel’s Le Phnom 1929 will feature a signature seafood tower, Taijma wagyu tomahawk, lamb rack and Saint Honoré cake, while a resident band performs classical love songs. The dinner is priced at $88++ per person for food only, with optional additions of $38++ for unlimited wine and cocktails (per person), and a bottle of Champagne from $98++. For reservations or inquiries, please contact 023 981 888 or email dining.leroyal@raffles.com.

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]]> A Valentine’s Day to Remember with Soneva https://asianitinerary.com/a-valentines-day-to-remember-with-soneva/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-valentines-day-to-remember-with-soneva Sat, 28 Jan 2023 16:00:57 +0000 https://asianitinerary.com/?p=50909

Known as some of the world’s most romantic destinations, Soneva’s award-winning resorts are the ideal backdrop to a dream Valentine’s vacation. Surrounded by soft white sands, shimmering seas and swaying palms, Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives and Soneva Kiri in Thailand set the scene for romantic bliss this February 14, with luxurious private villas, one-of-a-kind experiences, delectable dining and indulgent wellness rituals. At Soneva Fushi, the romance begins at dawn on Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable floating breakfast at the resort’s private sandbank. Couples can reconnect through complimentary yoga and meditation sessions with Soneva Soul. At sunset, enjoy a Valentine’s cruise around the tranquil waters of the Baa Atoll, spotting playful dolphins as they frolic in the boat’s wake. As evening falls, the resort’s private sandbank hosts an intimate dinner under the stars, complete with live musicians. And the night draws to a close with a special screening of the romantic classic, La La Land (2016) at the open-air Cinema Paradiso. Valentine’s Day at Soneva Fushi isn’t just for couples, either – during the day, families can show their love through a range of fun activities and experiences, including pop-up cards and pillowcase printing at The Den, a Valentine’s-themed treasure hunt and family Olympic Games for Young Sonevians. At Soneva Jani, guests can start February 14 with a floating Champagne breakfast in the comfort of their own private pool. During the day, younger guests can take part in card-making and Valentine’s crafts at The Den, while parents enjoy some ‘me-time’ on the beach, a restorative intuitive massage at Soneva Soul, or a guided snorkelling session in the sparkling clear waters of the Noonu Atoll. When evening arrives, couples can celebrate their love with a choice of Valentine’s experiences, including a ‘Loving Journey Around the World’ five-course set menu at So Engaging accompanied by live music; a sumptuous seafood barbecue at So Primitive; or ‘A Good Year’ Valentine’s Menu at Director’s Cut that overlooks the silver screen at Cinema Paradiso. There is also a selection of private experiences to discover, including exploring the constellations during an exclusive dinner at So Starstruck or lingering over a delicious meal on the soft white sands of a private island. Nestled on the northern tip of the island of Koh Kood, Soneva Kiri is one of Thailand’s most romantic hideaways and Valentine’s celebrations begin from the moment guests wake. Enjoy a sunrise breakfast cruise on a traditional wooden boat or a private breakfast amongst the treetops at the resort’s iconic bamboo pod, complete with Champagne, fruits and freshly-baked pastries. During the day, unwind on the soft sands of South Beach with a cocktail in hand or explore the colourful underwater realms of nearby Koh Rang National Marine Park. Guests can also sip on cocktails as the sun sinks over the island’s sparkling waters. An array of romantic dining experiences then awaits as evening falls, including dinner under the stars at the Lunar Deck, a romantic meal at The View and Kruua Mae Tuk, or a candlelit Valentine’s dinner on the Arrival Pier. For younger guests, there’s also Valentine’s card-making at the Eco Den and sumptuous crêpe and chocolate truffle-making workshops. For more information about Soneva, visit www.soneva.com

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Known as some of the world’s most romantic destinations, Soneva’s award-winning resorts are the ideal backdrop to a dream Valentine’s vacation. Surrounded by soft white sands, shimmering seas and swaying palms, Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives and Soneva Kiri in Thailand set the scene for romantic bliss this February 14, with luxurious private villas, one-of-a-kind experiences, delectable dining and indulgent wellness rituals.

Soneva Fushi – Couple on the sandbank

At Soneva Fushi, the romance begins at dawn on Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable floating breakfast at the resort’s private sandbank. Couples can reconnect through complimentary yoga and meditation sessions with Soneva Soul. At sunset, enjoy a Valentine’s cruise around the tranquil waters of the Baa Atoll, spotting playful dolphins as they frolic in the boat’s wake. As evening falls, the resort’s private sandbank hosts an intimate dinner under the stars, complete with live musicians. And the night draws to a close with a special screening of the romantic classic, La La Land (2016) at the open-air Cinema Paradiso. Valentine’s Day at Soneva Fushi isn’t just for couples, either – during the day, families can show their love through a range of fun activities and experiences, including pop-up cards and pillowcase printing at The Den, a Valentine’s-themed treasure hunt and family Olympic Games for Young Sonevians.

Soneva Jani – Romantic picnic on the beach

At Soneva Jani, guests can start February 14 with a floating Champagne breakfast in the comfort of their own private pool. During the day, younger guests can take part in card-making and Valentine’s crafts at The Den, while parents enjoy some ‘me-time’ on the beach, a restorative intuitive massage at Soneva Soul, or a guided snorkelling session in the sparkling clear waters of the Noonu Atoll. When evening arrives, couples can celebrate their love with a choice of Valentine’s experiences, including a ‘Loving Journey Around the World’ five-course set menu at So Engaging accompanied by live music; a sumptuous seafood barbecue at So Primitive; or ‘A Good Year’ Valentine’s Menu at Director’s Cut that overlooks the silver screen at Cinema Paradiso. There is also a selection of private experiences to discover, including exploring the constellations during an exclusive dinner at So Starstruck or lingering over a delicious meal on the soft white sands of a private island.

Soneva Kiri One bedroom villa

Nestled on the northern tip of the island of Koh Kood, Soneva Kiri is one of Thailand’s most romantic hideaways and Valentine’s celebrations begin from the moment guests wake. Enjoy a sunrise breakfast cruise on a traditional wooden boat or a private breakfast amongst the treetops at the resort’s iconic bamboo pod, complete with Champagne, fruits and freshly-baked pastries. During the day, unwind on the soft sands of South Beach with a cocktail in hand or explore the colourful underwater realms of nearby Koh Rang National Marine Park. Guests can also sip on cocktails as the sun sinks over the island’s sparkling waters. An array of romantic dining experiences then awaits as evening falls, including dinner under the stars at the Lunar Deck, a romantic meal at The View and Kruua Mae Tuk, or a candlelit Valentine’s dinner on the Arrival Pier. For younger guests, there’s also Valentine’s card-making at the Eco Den and sumptuous crêpe and chocolate truffle-making workshops.

For more information about Soneva, visit www.soneva.com

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]]> 10 Valentine’s Day Venues Around Asia https://asianitinerary.com/10-valentines-day-venues-around-asia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-valentines-day-venues-around-asia Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:28:37 +0000 https://asianitinerary.com/?p=50715

The Art of Romance in Bali ‘The Art of Romance’ is a two-night stay with all the romantic trimmings at a secluded resort in the uplands of Bali. Upon arrival at Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, each couple will find a floral aromatherapy bath already drawn in their room and a welcome cake. After that it’s time for afternoon tea, served picnic style while overlooking the scenic rice paddies the property is known for. A photo session, shot throughout the grounds, uses mythical stone sculptures, ponds graced with swans, rice paddies, temples, and the verdant landscape as a backdrop. At the resort’s Tempayan restaurant, housed in a traditional bale-inspired building, the duo will enjoy a three-course candlelit meal. A 120-minute couples spa ritual in a deluxe double spa suite, with an oversized semi-outdoor terrazzo bath, and private steam shower, rounds out the romantic stay and is accompanied by a bottle of sparkling wine to be enjoyed in or out of the tub. The package is on offer for bookings until June 30, 2023. Rates start from USD 1,190 nett. For more information visit: https://www.tanahgajahubud.com/en/offers-promotion/the-art-of-romance Igniting Amour in Quy Nhon If one way to the heart routes through the stomach, guests of Fusion Hotel Group’s gastronomy-focused property Maia Resort Quy Nhon are getting a head start when it comes to love. Maiamour, the resort’s recently unveiled package, is designed for couples and blends wellness and cuisine over the course of a three-night stay. The stay is inclusive of an array of personalized offerings including Once Upon a Table, a four-course chef’s table style experience served in the resort’s intimate specialty restaurant, ad hoc, or Destination Dining which can be enjoyed on the powdery sands of Phuong Mai Bay or in villa. Daily pre-dinner sunset cocktails are also included as is a one-time artisanal afternoon tea set. Maia’s seaside spa, Vēla, invites couples to enjoy a signature 90-minute wellness journey inclusive of an infrared sauna therapy session; body rejuvenation rituals inclusive of massages; healing therapies or anti-ageing facial care treatments. Carefully appointed in-villa décor, including a customized floral arrangement and romantic bath ritual, are also part of the Maiamour offering. Rates start at VND 23,7000,000 for a three-night stay. For more details regarding inclusions or rates, please contact the Reservations Department via email at reservations.mrqn@fusionhotelgroup.com or visit Maia Resort’s website https://quynhon.maiaresorts.com/ Commemorating that special someone in Tokyo Palace Hotel Tokyo‘s celebration-worthy stay experience ‘Commemorating Tokyo‘ presents ten elements specially curated to mark the Forbes Five-Star property’s ten-year anniversary milestone. Ideal for couples highlights include: A three-night stay for the price of two; ‘Blooming’ cocktails for two at Royal Bar, the hotel’s Old-World bar, or at Lounge Bar Privé, made with a refreshing blend of yuzu liqueur, sakura liqueur, Lillet Blanc and the hotel’s signature 1-1-1 sake; daily moat-side breakfast at Grand Kitchen, a bottle of Palace Hotel Tokyo’s private-label Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux to take home or indulge during the stay; a box of the hotel’s signature chiyo choco chocolate imprinted with distinctive Japanese motifs; a prix-fixe dinner for two at contemporary French restaurant Esterre, teppanyaki-style restaurant GO, or Wadakura, known for its exquisite Japanese kaiseki; two 120-minute ‘Blissful Moments’ treatments at evian SPA TOKYO; and afternoon tea for two. The package is available for stays until May 31, 2023. Rates start at JPY 410,000. For more information, please visit: https://en.palacehoteltokyo.com/offer/tokyo-anniversary-celebration-package Soak in Some Romance in Saigon Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour,” may be the perfect tune to play on repeat while enjoying Fusion’s signature hammock tub at Fusion Suites Saigon. Two nights in the Corner Suite Room, with 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows and an insta-worthy bath, is the core element of the hotel’s “Ma Cherie” romance package. The limited-time stay includes flower decoration (on the bed or in the tub), a bouquet of roses, a bottle of wine and one daily spa treatment per guest. Rates start at USD 342 for two-nights, inclusive of breakfast. More details can be found here. Ma Cherie is available for stays until the end of February. ‘Pink’ Afternoon Tea and ‘Valen-Thai’ Dinner for Two in Chiang Mai Cupid has aimed his bow at Meliá Chiang Mai, enticing couples with a ‘Pink Valentine’s Afternoon Tea’ for two and a ‘Valen-Thai’ romantic set dinner. The afternoon tea at Ruen Kaew Lounge from February 1-28 between 2-5pm is THB 999 net per set. Salmorajo shots with prawn skewers, golden fried potato-sausage balls with light aioli and brava sauce, mini burgers, mini strawberry sandwiches, classic Basque-style burnt cheesecake, churros with warm strawberry dipping sauce and Lychee ice popsicles are among savoury and sweet treats coupled with fine tea and freshly brewed coffee. On Valentine’s Day, 21st floor Mai Restaurant & Bar will serve the ‘Valen-Thai’ dinner from 6-10pm for THB 3500 net per couple. Accompanied by a live violinist, the four-course dinner starts with ‘Love’s Samplers’ of tasting size portions of three different delicacies before dried squid in seasoned consommé with pork ravioli and plums. The main course is a choice between a secret recipe of angus beef steak on braised beef cheek curry with butterfly peas flower rice or baked banana leaf-wrapped king salmon with spicy tomato relish, fish sauce brined mushrooms and sticky spring roll, followed by red velvet tres leaches cake. Call +66 (0) 52 090 603 or email fb@meliachiangmai.com Sipping Strawberry Champagne in Stunning Koh Samui Lauded by many a travel writer as one of the leading hotels in Asia, Banyan Tree Samui creates the most spectacular and romantic setting for a dinner for two. On February 14 only, visitors are invited to savor a sumptuous “Be My Valentine” dinner at the resort’s beachfront restaurant Sands for 6,969 Baht per couple. The 7-course feast commences with an amuse bouche of poached quail eggs with Caspian Sea Pearls, followed by scallops and salmon, duck liver foie gras, a cassoulet of lobster, and, as a main course, Australian Black Angus beef tenderloin and Alaskan snowfish, before a delightful dessert of hot chocolate lava cake with ice cream....

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The Art of Romance in Bali

‘The Art of Romance’ is a two-night stay with all the romantic trimmings at a secluded resort in the uplands of Bali. Upon arrival at Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, each couple will find a floral aromatherapy bath already drawn in their room and a welcome cake. After that it’s time for afternoon tea, served picnic style while overlooking the scenic rice paddies the property is known for. A photo session, shot throughout the grounds, uses mythical stone sculptures, ponds graced with swans, rice paddies, temples, and the verdant landscape as a backdrop. At the resort’s Tempayan restaurant, housed in a traditional bale-inspired building, the duo will enjoy a three-course candlelit meal. A 120-minute couples spa ritual in a deluxe double spa suite, with an oversized semi-outdoor terrazzo bath, and private steam shower, rounds out the romantic stay and is accompanied by a bottle of sparkling wine to be enjoyed in or out of the tub. The package is on offer for bookings until June 30, 2023. Rates start from USD 1,190 nett. For more information visit: https://www.tanahgajahubud.com/en/offers-promotion/the-art-of-romance

Igniting Amour in Quy Nhon

If one way to the heart routes through the stomach, guests of Fusion Hotel Group’s gastronomy-focused property Maia Resort Quy Nhon are getting a head start when it comes to love. Maiamour, the resort’s recently unveiled package, is designed for couples and blends wellness and cuisine over the course of a three-night stay. The stay is inclusive of an array of personalized offerings including Once Upon a Table, a four-course chef’s table style experience served in the resort’s intimate specialty restaurant, ad hoc, or Destination Dining which can be enjoyed on the powdery sands of Phuong Mai Bay or in villa. Daily pre-dinner sunset cocktails are also included as is a one-time artisanal afternoon tea set. Maia’s seaside spa, Vēla, invites couples to enjoy a signature 90-minute wellness journey inclusive of an infrared sauna therapy session; body rejuvenation rituals inclusive of massages; healing therapies or anti-ageing facial care treatments. Carefully appointed in-villa décor, including a customized floral arrangement and romantic bath ritual, are also part of the Maiamour offering. Rates start at VND 23,7000,000 for a three-night stay.

For more details regarding inclusions or rates, please contact the Reservations Department via email at reservations.mrqn@fusionhotelgroup.com or visit Maia Resort’s website https://quynhon.maiaresorts.com/

Commemorating that special someone in Tokyo

Palace Hotel Tokyo‘s celebration-worthy stay experience ‘Commemorating Tokyo‘ presents ten elements specially curated to mark the Forbes Five-Star property’s ten-year anniversary milestone. Ideal for couples highlights include: A three-night stay for the price of two; ‘Blooming’ cocktails for two at Royal Bar, the hotel’s Old-World bar, or at Lounge Bar Privé, made with a refreshing blend of yuzu liqueur, sakura liqueur, Lillet Blanc and the hotel’s signature 1-1-1 sake; daily moat-side breakfast at Grand Kitchen, a bottle of Palace Hotel Tokyo’s private-label Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux to take home or indulge during the stay; a box of the hotel’s signature chiyo choco chocolate imprinted with distinctive Japanese motifs; a prix-fixe dinner for two at contemporary French restaurant Esterre, teppanyaki-style restaurant GO, or Wadakura, known for its exquisite Japanese kaiseki; two 120-minute ‘Blissful Moments’ treatments at evian SPA TOKYO; and afternoon tea for two. The package is available for stays until May 31, 2023. Rates start at JPY 410,000. For more information, please visit: https://en.palacehoteltokyo.com/offer/tokyo-anniversary-celebration-package

Soak in Some Romance in Saigon

Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour,” may be the perfect tune to play on repeat while enjoying Fusion’s signature hammock tub at Fusion Suites Saigon. Two nights in the Corner Suite Room, with 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows and an insta-worthy bath, is the core element of the hotel’s “Ma Cherie” romance package. The limited-time stay includes flower decoration (on the bed or in the tub), a bouquet of roses, a bottle of wine and one daily spa treatment per guest. Rates start at USD 342 for two-nights, inclusive of breakfast. More details can be found here. Ma Cherie is available for stays until the end of February.

‘Pink’ Afternoon Tea and ‘Valen-Thai’ Dinner for Two in Chiang Mai

Cupid has aimed his bow at Meliá Chiang Mai, enticing couples with a ‘Pink Valentine’s Afternoon Tea’ for two and a ‘Valen-Thai’ romantic set dinner. The afternoon tea at Ruen Kaew Lounge from February 1-28 between 2-5pm is THB 999 net per set. Salmorajo shots with prawn skewers, golden fried potato-sausage balls with light aioli and brava sauce, mini burgers, mini strawberry sandwiches, classic Basque-style burnt cheesecake, churros with warm strawberry dipping sauce and Lychee ice popsicles are among savoury and sweet treats coupled with fine tea and freshly brewed coffee. On Valentine’s Day, 21st floor Mai Restaurant & Bar will serve the ‘Valen-Thai’ dinner from 6-10pm for THB 3500 net per couple. Accompanied by a live violinist, the four-course dinner starts with ‘Love’s Samplers’ of tasting size portions of three different delicacies before dried squid in seasoned consommé with pork ravioli and plums. The main course is a choice between a secret recipe of angus beef steak on braised beef cheek curry with butterfly peas flower rice or baked banana leaf-wrapped king salmon with spicy tomato relish, fish sauce brined mushrooms and sticky spring roll, followed by red velvet tres leaches cake. Call +66 (0) 52 090 603 or email fb@meliachiangmai.com

Sipping Strawberry Champagne in Stunning Koh Samui

Lauded by many a travel writer as one of the leading hotels in Asia, Banyan Tree Samui creates the most spectacular and romantic setting for a dinner for two. On February 14 only, visitors are invited to savor a sumptuous “Be My Valentine” dinner at the resort’s beachfront restaurant Sands for 6,969 Baht per couple. The 7-course feast commences with an amuse bouche of poached quail eggs with Caspian Sea Pearls, followed by scallops and salmon, duck liver foie gras, a cassoulet of lobster, and, as a main course, Australian Black Angus beef tenderloin and Alaskan snowfish, before a delightful dessert of hot chocolate lava cake with ice cream. For those who prefer a sunny afternoon with a stunning sea view, a strawberry-themed Valentine’s Special “I Love You” High Tea will be served at the resort’s Lobby Lounge, perched high above the palm-tree fringed beach. Macarons, mille-feuilles, strawberry tarts, scones, mousse, cheesecake and even strawberry sushi will be on the menu, which also includes an alluring Strawberry Champagne Cocktail. The price for the High Tea Set on Valentine’s Day is just 1,699 Baht per couple. For more information or reservations, contact: samui@banyantree.com or tel:+66 077 915

Vegan Beachside Bliss in Danang

TIA Wellness Resort is helping guests enjoy the ocean this Valentine’s Day, without taking any gifts from the sea for their plates. The wellbeing-focused property, set along a stunning stretch of powdery white sand between Da Nang and Hoi An, is serving up a creative 100% plant-based feast for couples wishing to enjoy a romantic waterfront perch. Contemporary flavors and an innovative touch runs throughout the new multi-course, family-style dining menu with dishes like seared king oyster mushroom with vegan caviar and a potato-chive mousseline, and grilled spiced squash with truffle risotto. The course menu starts at VND 990,000 ++ per person. With wine, from the resort’s fully organic & biodynamic wine list, at an additional cost. For more information visit: https://tiawellnessresort.com/

Flowing with Love Beneath a Waterfall in Mai Chau

A stunning waterfall at the heart of Avana Retreat stands as the inspiration behind the boutique property that is now nestled into the verdant mountainous landscape of Mai Chau, Vietnam. Couples who wish to dine at the base of the falls can book in this Valentine’s Day and beyond for the ‘Sense of Romance’ dining experience. The multi-course meal includes decadent dishes like tuna belly with caviar, lobster cognac flambé and smoked duck breast, served beneath a canopy of trees and lit by the glow of dozens of lanterns. Often referred to as the resort’s heart, the intimate waterfall space has touched many a guest’s heart, especially when combined with an unforgettable dining experience while taking in this wonder of nature. For more information visit: https://avanaretreat.com/

Poolside dining and a private cinema screening on scenic Cam Ranh peninsula

An exquisite dinner at a picture-perfect poolside cabana, heart-shaped cakes, and a private cinema screening with bubbles are among Valentine’s Day offerings at 30-hectare beachfront resort Alma on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula. The resort’s Italian chef at fine dining Italian restaurant La Casa will craft a six-course romantic set dinner served at a private cabana beside one of the resort’s 12 swimming pools that cascade down to Long Beach, one of Vietnam’s most stunning stretches of sand. Romantic movies on request for private cinema screenings for two at 70-seat Alma Cinema are accompanied with sparkling wine and snacks. Other optional romantic touches include heart-shaped cakes at Alma Food Court’s French Bakery, a Valentine’s cocktail at American Lounge & Bar, suite or pavilion decorations, and flower bouquets at the resort’s mini-supermarket Alma Mart. Visit alma-resort.com

Cinema Under the Stars and a Romantic Dinner for Two in Cambodia’s Capital

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the iconic 90-year-old luxury hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special screening of Ghost, the 1990 romantic fantasy movie starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. The film will be played poolside, under the stars, at the hotel’s Cinema Paradiso, with a variety of food and drinks including sparkling wine served. Highlight dishes will include smoked salmon, roasted beef on crisp toast and strawberry eclair. The exclusive event is priced at $30 per person net. For something more traditional, the “Valentine’s Day Surf & Turf” at the hotel’s Le Phnom 1929 will feature a signature seafood tower, Taijma wagyu tomahawk, lamb rack and Saint Honoré cake, while a resident band performs classical love songs. The dinner is priced at $88++ per person for food only, with optional additions of $38++ for unlimited wine and cocktails (per person), and a bottle of Champagne from $98++. For reservations or inquiries, please contact 023 981 888 or email dining.leroyal@raffles.com.

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Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Thailand Meliá Koh Samui Cupid has aimed his bow at Meliá Koh Samui, enticing couples with floating breakfast, tapas with bubbles and a massage class for couples dubbed the “Ultimate Hands On”. The “Vitamin Sea for Two” and “Energizing Couple’s Escape” experiences are anchored by a stay in a Premium Pool Access Room, offering a private terrace that segues to a lagoon pool meandering through the resort’s grounds like a river. Vitamin Sea for Two includes a couples massage on Choeng Mon beach and tapas plates with sparkling wine. The long-stay Energizing Couple’s Escape is underscored by a host of wellbeing offerings – a wellness consultation at YHI Spa, the 60-minute Ultimate Hands On massage class for couples, body exfoliation and a facial treatment for two – with a floating breakfast and daily F&B credit. Visit www.melia.com Banyan Tree Krabi With a panoramic view looking out towards a dozen limestone cliffs jutting from the sapphire waters of the Andaman Sea, Banyan Tree Krabi’s Naga Kitchen restaurant is an idyllic venue for a voluptuous Valentine’s dinner with your sweetheart. For just 1,490 THB net ($50) per person, you can enjoy a 4-course feast including amorous appetizers such as smoked salmon and tuna, and a mouthwatering main course of either grilled rib-eye steak with shiitake mushrooms or duck breast served with Japanese sesame rice. This newly opened resort on isolated Tubkaek Beach provides the perfect paradise for a socially distanced meal by the light of a slow sunset. To celebrate Chinese New Year, two days earlier on February 12, the restaurant is also laying on a sumptuous Chinese buffet. For more information or reservations, contact  +66 75 811 888 or email: krabi@banyantree.com Banyan Tree Samui Those fortunate enough to be wiling away their days on gorgeous Koh Samui can kindle an evening of romance at Sands Restaurant on the beachfront at Banyan Tree Samui, where a five-course Western-style set menu is available on 14th February from 6pm to 10pm. Appetizers include Queen scallops with duck foie gras, while the main course is a mouthwatering dish of stone-grilled veal and tuna. This is an exquisite open-air venue with both indoor and outdoor dining, set in front of an intimate beach fringed with palm trees and majestic views of the sparkling sea. Two complimentary bottles of Moet & Chandon Champagne Brut (200ml) will be served to add to the ambience. Reservations can be made – 4,900 THB net per couple (or 3,900 THB without Champagne) – at: FB-Samui@banyantree.com or call: 077-915333. Peruse the Valentine’s Menu at: http://www.banyantreesamui-cuisine.com/valentine.html Valentine’s Day Celebrations Across Vietnam Alma Resort Cam Ranh A champagne floating breakfast on a heart-shaped tray, tour of three scenic islands, ice-cream buffet and private candle-lit dinner on Vietnam’s Long Beach are among Alma Resort‘s Valentine’s Day experiences. The floating breakfast in a private villa pool or one of the 12 swimming pools cascading down to the beach is followed by a tour exploring Mun, Tam and Robinson islands that includes a mud bath, mineral water bath and kayaking. In addition to options such as a couples massage, pizza-making class, picnic on a hill with a bottle of wine and panoramic sea vistas, the resort’s romantic five-course dinner sets a candle-lit table on Long Beach and is anchored by highlights from the nearby ocean such as oysters, prawns, and lobster. Visit www.alma-resort.com The Reverie Saigon  An excursion on The Reverie Saigon’s private yacht offers couples a romantic escape away from the hubbub of Ho Chi Minh City. Although spacious enough to comfortably accommodate 10 guests, the 60-foot Monte Carlo 6 yacht is only available for private charters, meaning couples will have it all to themselves. For bookings on Valentine’s Day only, couples can enjoy a special offer that includes: the Saigon Intermezzo tour, a non-stop, 2.5-hour sunset cruise with a five-course champagne picnic for two, served by a private butler as dusk settles on the city and the spectacular lights of its landmarks begin to paint the skies. The offer includes a complimentary stay in a Deluxe room on the 13th or 14th of February and round-trip transfers in a Mercede-Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 series. From VND 68,000,000++ Azerai La Residence, Hue Couples celebrating the holiday of love in Vietnam’s former imperial capital can enjoy a romantic dinner at Le Parfum at Azerai La Residence, Hue. The set menu on Feb. 14 features fois gras cherry on brioche as an amuse-bouche, followed by tuna escabeche and a choice of roasted black angus rib or La Residence paella for the main course. For dessert, a decadent molten chocolate cake is served with strawberry sorbet and tomato candies. The price of the set dinner is VND 2,900,000 net per couple. For even more romance on Valentine’s Day, Le Spa, the hotel’s award-winning spa, is offering a 30% discount on a range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments for couples, including the 150-minute Le Spa Experience, which includes aroma body touch therapy, a sea salt and honey body scrub, a detoxifying mud wrap, and a mini facial. The Anam Cam Ranh Oysters, lobster and filet mignon are the order of the day at The Anam this Valentine’s Day. The Indochine Restaurant’s indulgent Valentine’s Day set menu starts out with ‘Trio de oyster – fresh oyster with wasabi, soy sauce and lime, baked oyster with cheese and tempura oyster with yuzu aioli and pickled ginger. The main course of either butter poached lobster with chili and mango salsa, fennel chips and thermidor sauce, or filet mignon with bone marrow, baby carrot and red wine sauce, is topped off with ‘Raspberry le Jambois’ dessert comprising raspberry coulis, blood orange pate de fruit, almond sable with white chocolate and raspberry ice cream. An outdoor cinema by Long Beach will screen movies under the stars, and, for loved up couples staying in a villa with a private pool, floating breakfast and floating canapes and cocktails are on offer. Visit www.theanam.com Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Bali Tanah Gajah,...

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Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Thailand

Cupid has aimed his bow at Meliá Koh Samui

Meliá Koh Samui

Cupid has aimed his bow at Meliá Koh Samui, enticing couples with floating breakfast, tapas with bubbles and a massage class for couples dubbed the “Ultimate Hands On”. The “Vitamin Sea for Two” and “Energizing Couple’s Escape” experiences are anchored by a stay in a Premium Pool Access Room, offering a private terrace that segues to a lagoon pool meandering through the resort’s grounds like a river. Vitamin Sea for Two includes a couples massage on Choeng Mon beach and tapas plates with sparkling wine. The long-stay Energizing Couple’s Escape is underscored by a host of wellbeing offerings – a wellness consultation at YHI Spa, the 60-minute Ultimate Hands On massage class for couples, body exfoliation and a facial treatment for two – with a floating breakfast and daily F&B credit. Visit www.melia.com

Valentine’s Day at Banyan Tree Krabi

Banyan Tree Krabi

With a panoramic view looking out towards a dozen limestone cliffs jutting from the sapphire waters of the Andaman Sea, Banyan Tree Krabi’s Naga Kitchen restaurant is an idyllic venue for a voluptuous Valentine’s dinner with your sweetheart. For just 1,490 THB net ($50) per person, you can enjoy a 4-course feast including amorous appetizers such as smoked salmon and tuna, and a mouthwatering main course of either grilled rib-eye steak with shiitake mushrooms or duck breast served with Japanese sesame rice. This newly opened resort on isolated Tubkaek Beach provides the perfect paradise for a socially distanced meal by the light of a slow sunset. To celebrate Chinese New Year, two days earlier on February 12, the restaurant is also laying on a sumptuous Chinese buffet. For more information or reservations, contact  +66 75 811 888 or email: krabi@banyantree.com

Gorgeous beach by Banyan Tree Samui

Banyan Tree Samui

Those fortunate enough to be wiling away their days on gorgeous Koh Samui can kindle an evening of romance at Sands Restaurant on the beachfront at Banyan Tree Samui, where a five-course Western-style set menu is available on 14th February from 6pm to 10pm. Appetizers include Queen scallops with duck foie gras, while the main course is a mouthwatering dish of stone-grilled veal and tuna. This is an exquisite open-air venue with both indoor and outdoor dining, set in front of an intimate beach fringed with palm trees and majestic views of the sparkling sea. Two complimentary bottles of Moet & Chandon Champagne Brut (200ml) will be served to add to the ambience. Reservations can be made – 4,900 THB net per couple (or 3,900 THB without Champagne) – at: FB-Samui@banyantree.com or call: 077-915333. Peruse the Valentine’s Menu at: http://www.banyantreesamui-cuisine.com/valentine.html

Valentine’s Day Celebrations Across Vietnam

Champagne, tour of islands, ice-cream buffet, candle-lit dinner: this is Alma Resort’s Valentine’s Day programme

Alma Resort Cam Ranh

A champagne floating breakfast on a heart-shaped tray, tour of three scenic islands, ice-cream buffet and private candle-lit dinner on Vietnam’s Long Beach are among Alma Resort‘s Valentine’s Day experiences. The floating breakfast in a private villa pool or one of the 12 swimming pools cascading down to the beach is followed by a tour exploring Mun, Tam and Robinson islands that includes a mud bath, mineral water bath and kayaking. In addition to options such as a couples massage, pizza-making class, picnic on a hill with a bottle of wine and panoramic sea vistas, the resort’s romantic five-course dinner sets a candle-lit table on Long Beach and is anchored by highlights from the nearby ocean such as oysters, prawns, and lobster. Visit www.alma-resort.com

Excursion on The Reverie Saigon’s private yacht

The Reverie Saigon 

An excursion on The Reverie Saigon’s private yacht offers couples a romantic escape away from the hubbub of Ho Chi Minh City. Although spacious enough to comfortably accommodate 10 guests, the 60-foot Monte Carlo 6 yacht is only available for private charters, meaning couples will have it all to themselves. For bookings on Valentine’s Day only, couples can enjoy a special offer that includes: the Saigon Intermezzo tour, a non-stop, 2.5-hour sunset cruise with a five-course champagne picnic for two, served by a private butler as dusk settles on the city and the spectacular lights of its landmarks begin to paint the skies. The offer includes a complimentary stay in a Deluxe room on the 13th or 14th of February and round-trip transfers in a Mercede-Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 series. From VND 68,000,000++

Romantic dinner at Le Parfum at Azerai La Residence, Hue

Azerai La Residence, Hue

Couples celebrating the holiday of love in Vietnam’s former imperial capital can enjoy a romantic dinner at Le Parfum at Azerai La Residence, Hue. The set menu on Feb. 14 features fois gras cherry on brioche as an amuse-bouche, followed by tuna escabeche and a choice of roasted black angus rib or La Residence paella for the main course. For dessert, a decadent molten chocolate cake is served with strawberry sorbet and tomato candies. The price of the set dinner is VND 2,900,000 net per couple. For even more romance on Valentine’s Day, Le Spa, the hotel’s award-winning spa, is offering a 30% discount on a range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments for couples, including the 150-minute Le Spa Experience, which includes aroma body touch therapy, a sea salt and honey body scrub, a detoxifying mud wrap, and a mini facial.

Oysters, lobster and filet mignon are the order of the day at The Anam this Valentine’s Day.

The Anam Cam Ranh

Oysters, lobster and filet mignon are the order of the day at The Anam this Valentine’s Day. The Indochine Restaurant’s indulgent Valentine’s Day set menu starts out with ‘Trio de oyster – fresh oyster with wasabi, soy sauce and lime, baked oyster with cheese and tempura oyster with yuzu aioli and pickled ginger. The main course of either butter poached lobster with chili and mango salsa, fennel chips and thermidor sauce, or filet mignon with bone marrow, baby carrot and red wine sauce, is topped off with ‘Raspberry le Jambois’ dessert comprising raspberry coulis, blood orange pate de fruit, almond sable with white chocolate and raspberry ice cream. An outdoor cinema by Long Beach will screen movies under the stars, and, for loved up couples staying in a villa with a private pool, floating breakfast and floating canapes and cocktails are on offer. Visit www.theanam.com

Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Bali

Tanah Gajah is fostering romance amid the rice paddies

Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana

Tanah Gajah is fostering romance amid the rice paddies with a private dinner for two in a setting synonymous with Ubud. A candlelit pathway guides couples through the landscape of Tanah Gajah to a private deck set above the kind of verdant rice paddies Bali’s spiritual heart is famous for. A five course dinner is crafted by Chef Dean, a talented Singaporean chef who joined the team close to a decade ago and has been upping the game on what it means to eat local (most food served is grown around 100 yards from the private dining destination) ever since. A 5-course meal for two starts at IDR 2,500,000++ (USD170) exclusive of beverages. https://www.tanahgajahubud.com/en/experiences

Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Cambodia

Lovebirds in Phnom Penh should look no further than the delightfully nostalgic Raffles Le Royal

Raffles Le Royal

Lovebirds in Phnom Penh should look no further than the delightfully nostalgic Raffles Le Royal where a weekend of romance beckons. Couples are invited to check in to an elegant State Room on Saturday, 13 February, and receive two concert tickets for the evening when flautist Anton Isselhardt and pianist Misato Nakaishi will entertain guests as they dine poolside under the stars. Alternatively, you may choose a poolside Champagne Brunch on 14 February. The “Raffles Music and Romance Valentine Staycation Package” also includes a champagne breakfast for two at Le Phnom 1929; a bottle of Prosecco; and early check-in (10am)/ late check-out (4pm), allowing you maximum opportunity to light the candles of love all weekend long. For bookings or inquiries: bookus.phnompenh@raffles.com

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