Are you looking to get away for Valentine’s Day this year without having to go too far away? Check out this list of great resorts in Florida with some spectacular Valentine’s Day specials and packages.
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort – Amelia Island, Florida
I’ve personally been to this resort and its amazing! Even though its “winter” here in Florida, that doesn’t mean you can’t spend Valentine’s Day at the beach. Located on beautiful Amelia Island, named among Florida’s most romantic beaches by USA Today, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is a haven for couples seeking a private escape. Designed for couples with the most discerning taste, the resort’s “Amelia Amore” experience includes sumptuous suite accommodations, an in-room champagne bubble bar, romantic sunset paddle board tour, beach horseback ride, sunset cruise and private dinner for two on the resort’s Ocean Links golf course overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Starting at $899/night* • Now – February 25, 2016
- Luxury Oceanfront Suite Accommodations
- In-Room Champagne Bubble Bar
- Romantic Sunset Paddle Board Tour
- Beach Horseback Ride with Kelly Seahorse Ranch
- Sunset Cruise with Amelia Angler Outfitters
- Private Dinner On Ocean Links Golf Course
Innisbrook – Tampa, Florida
Looking for something a little more low key and away from the beach? Getaway this Valentine’s Day and pamper the one you love with a romantic overnight stay, lush spa treatment and gourmet dining for as low as $199 per night at Innisbrook in Tampa, FL. Only 20 miles from Tampa International Airport, the Resort appeals to visitors seeking the ultimate golf resort experience in a locale that is easily accessible, and is within minutes of the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Innisbrook’s collection of four championship golf courses is among the finest in America, and is proud to host the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship Presented by BB&T every March.
“Valentine’s Weekend Getaway” includes:
- Deluxe accommodations
- Daily breakfast for two in any of the resort’s clubhouses
- One (1) 50-minute Indaba Signature Couples Massage in a luxury couples treatment room
- $20 nightly resort credit for use in Market Salander Grille or Packard’s Steakhouse
Rates: Sunday–Wednesday starting at $199 per night, Thursday – Saturday starting at $229 per night.
Little Palm Island – Little Torch Key, Florida
Really want to shower your special someone with a weekend they won’t forget? Head to Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys! Couples can experience the ultimate romantic island escape with Little Palm Island’s “Love, Island Style” package, available Feb. 1-29 and starting at $7,185/per three-night stay.
Tiki torches and dulcet candles will light the way for romance as fragrant rose petals are sweetly strewn under a palm front canopy. In addition to three-nights accommodations in a transformed Island Bungalow — complete with dimly lit candles, rose petals, hand-selected roses, and a chilled bottle of Laurent Perrier “Grand Siecle” Champagne, — guests will also enjoy complimentary private dining set-up at Palapa Point or Harbor Point Beach, a relaxing sail across the Keys, and more.
“Love, island Style” includes*:
- Accommodations in an Island Escape Suite for 3 nights.
- A dozen long stemmed roses in suite upon arrival
- Daily breakfast for two (served in your bed if you like)
- The “Love, Island Style” turndown service
- A private three-hour day sail on the Lilyann
To book this romantic getaway or for additional information, please visit www.littlepalmisland.com
Hammock Beach – Palm Coast, Florida
Looking to head to the beach without breaking the bank? From intimate dining to luxury suite accommodations, the “Perfectly Paired Romance Package” at Hammock Beach Resort allows couples to reconnect in paradise for as low as $145 per night. The AAA Four Diamond-rated Hammock Beach Resort features over 300 accommodations, including a 12-story tower of luxury suites. It is famed for its two spectacular golf courses: the Ocean Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is one of Florida’s highest rated and plays six holes directly along the Atlantic Ocean. The resort also features countless other amenities for families and groups, including a multi-level water and swim pavilion, indoor atrium pool, spa and fitness center, casual and fine dining restaurants, and oceanfront meeting and function space.
“Perfectly Paired Romance Package” includes:
- Luxurious accommodations
- Welcome champagne and fruit upon arrival
- Daily breakfast
- Sensuous 50-minute couples massage
Pelican Grand Beach Resort – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Pelican Grand Beach Resort — part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection — offers guests an irresistible escape with the “Romance on the Beach” offer, available now –Feb.29, starting at $879/per night.
Setting the stage for an amorous getaway for two, couples experience oceanfront suite style accommodations complete with indulgent amenities including a three course dinner for two at Fort Lauderdale’s only waterfront restaurant, OCEAN2000, chilled champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries turndown, as well as an alfresco American Breakfast on the in-room private patio.
Adorning 500 feet of Fort Lauderdale’s pristine beachfront, the newly enhanced Pelican Grand Beach Resort — basking in the glow of an extensive multi-million dollar re-imagination — couples Old Florida grandeur with seaside elegance to offer a coastal-chic waterfront retreat for starry-eyed lovers. From watching stunning sunrises from private balconies, to enjoying culinary creations at OCEAN2000 Restaurant & Lounge, floating down Fort Lauderdale’s only lazy river and indulging in personalized pampering at at the all new PURE Spa, couples are engulfed by the unrivaled location of this laid-back luxe resort set amongst the soothing sights and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean.
“Romance on the Beach” Package includes:
- One-bedroom Oceanfront Suite with private balcony
- Three course dinner for 2pp in OCEAN2000 restaurant.
- Evening turndown service in your suite.
- Bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries.
- American Breakfast for 2 served in your suite
Reunion – Orlando, Florida
Close enough to the excitement of downtown Orlando but far enough away to escape it all, Reunion is the perfect place to escape with your special someone this Valentine’s Day. Reunion Resort features 360 resort accommodations including luxury condominiums, private villas and vacation homes surrounded by 2,300 acres of lush landscape as well as a nature preserve. The resort also features the exclusive ANNIKA Academy by Annika Sörenstam, elegantly appointed meeting space, a full-service boutique spa, multiple pools, slides, water playgrounds and a 1,000-foot lazy river. The resort’s hip restaurant called Eleven features a rooftop pool and nightly views of the fireworks from nearby Walt Disney World.
Valentine’s Day Package Includes:
- One-bedroom Villa Accommodations
- Champagne & Chocolate Covered Strawberries on arrival day
- $50 Resort Credit per night
- Breakfast for Two daily at the Clubhouse
The Gates Hotel – Key West, Fla.
Dive down to The Gates Hotel in Key West this Valentine’s Day with the Beneath the Clouds and Between the Sheets exclusive package for the quickie romantic. Escape to The Gates to soar beneath the clouds with a seven-mile helicopter ride with breathtaking views of the island.
Upon your descent, post a selfie with your treasured loved one to receive a complimentary signature “Between the Sheets” rum libation from Rum Row, The Gates’ own prohibition-themed bar, and treat yourself to relaxation time by the pool before sneaking away to your guest room, where the rest is up to you!
The Gates Hotel’s “Beneath the Clouds and Between the Sheets” package is available to book now through February 5, 2016, starting at $399.
Just give me any old room close to a great beach and a couple of sandwiches and I’m set! Who cares about the room?