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Still looking for that perfect place to take your loved one this Valentine's Day? Consider these packages from The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead

The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is offering a delicious "Countdown to Valentine's" Calendar inspired by rich chocolate in creative variations, giving guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead stylish ways to celebrate romance in February.

From candy-making classes for couples, to chocolate Spa treatments to cocktails, desserts and more, chocolate lovers are on notice to mark their calendars for rich, delectable experiences. Here is a list of what you can take part in from now through Valentine's Day.

Wednesday February 8 – Pairing Chocolate with Port and Aperitifs
Sommelier Linda Torres Alarcon guides Club Level guests in an informal tasting of rich chocolates paired with her very special selections: Quinta do Noval, Tawny Port, "10 Yr Old", Douro, Portugaland Cocchi, Barolo Chinato, Piedmont, Italy. The Club Lounge from 8 to 9 pm.

Thursday February 9 – "Haute Fashion, Haute Chocolate"
Neiman Marcus presents informal modeling of the season's "haute-est" fashions during Chocolate Afternoon Tea. All fashions and accessories are red or pink—the colors of the moment! The Lobby Lounge, 2:30 to 4 pm, $34 Read more

Are you looking for a romantic hotel getaway? Check out these Valentine's Day travel deals and dining options in sunny Miami, Florida that are sure get lovebirds in the mood for AMOR.

Be My Valentine at Hotel Beaux Arts Miami

Hotel Beaux Arts will romance you with its amazing technology, service-minded staff and user-friendly gadgets such as the in-room iPad for ordering guest services. Located directly above the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, on the 39th floor of the same tower, the independent luxury hotel features 30 exclusive guest rooms, including 14 suites, and offers customized services such as an exclusive lounge, private check-in and a personal concierge.

Package Includes:

• Upon arrival enjoy a bottle of Veuve Cliquot Champage & chocolate-covered strawberries
• Daily breakfast in bed from room service menu
• Receive a complimentary upgrade to a Bay View room and enjoy some of the best views in Miami

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The pressure to plan a perfect New Year's Eve is over. Orlando's award-winning Rosen Plaza hotel has planned the ultimate New Year's Eve celebration complete with two nights accommodations, breakfast and dinner for two, and a spectacular New Year's Eve party with live entertainment and plenty of excitement flowing into 2012.

The Rosen Plaza New Year's Eve package is just $349 and includes:

• Two nights accommodations for two in a deluxe guest room: New Year's Eve, Dec. 31 as well as one additional night, Dec. 30 or Jan. 1.
• Breakfast buffet for two at Café Matisse
• A four-course New Year's Eve dinner for two at the acclaimed Jack's Place
• Passes for two to the New Year's Eve party at Backstage Nightclub & Sports Bar

Guests will be able to ring in the New Year with a champagne toast, balloon drop, drink specials, go-go dancers, DJ LaPause and the live music from Airplay. A photographer will capture special moments throughout the evening so guests can purchase souvenir photographs online after their visit.Read more

Fall is officially here – the perfect time to plan a getaway to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Don't just take it from us, look at what Tom Gagne, head of the resort's recreation department has to say, "Fall on a barrier island is a great time to experience the outdoor activities you love in an environment you will long remember."

The resort has a variety of activities your entire family can enjoy such as on-site golf and tennis, or enjoy a 5K Eco-tour of the beach exploring dune life and tide pools, while collecting shark teeth and shells. One of the tour highlights is visiting historic American Beach, home of Florida's tallest sand dune. Along the hike, you might spot a turtle nest or the majestic leap of a Right Whale as they return to the warm ocean water to nurse their calves. Fall to Remember activities also include kayak tours of tidal creeks, fishing excursions and tours of neighboring island. Read more

Have you ever wanted to vacation like a VIP? You can this summer, thanks the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa's "Vacation Like a VIP" package, available exclusively at "Lauderdale Luxe Collection" properties. Features include discounted hotel accommodations, amenities and destination savings.

The 23-acre retreat, located in Weston, is only minutes from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport and is pulling out all the stops this summer with this exclusive offer. The Vacation Like a VIP package is available June 1 through October 15, 2011 and includes:

• $159 per room, per night
• Complimentary room upgrade
• Complimentary valet parking
• Super Summer Savings 2-for-1 card valued at $200, good for area attractions
• $25 American Express Gift Card
• $100 resort credit toward dining, golf at Bonaventure Country Club and spa treatments at Red Door Lifestyle Spa, Elizabeth Arden

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Looking for a last minute getaway to Florida? The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, the newest luxury resort on Florida's west coast, has a deal for you! Guests who stay between April 22 and April 30, 2011, will receive a complimentary suite upgrade confirmed at the time of booking. Plus, thanks to a new yearlong offer, guests will also receive up to $500 in a resort credit. The resort credit is applied at check out based on the total length of stay:

• For a two-night stay, guests will receive a $100 resort credit.
• For a three-night stay, guests will receive a $200 resort credit.
• For a four-night stay, guests will receive a $400 resort credit.
• For a stay of five nights or longer, guests will receive a $500 resort credit.

The all-suite Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa features spacious and luxurious one- and two-bedroom suites with full-sized kitchens, ample living rooms and private terraces or balconies. The 900-square-foot, one-bedroom suite accommodates four to six guests comfortably, while the 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom suite accommodates up to six guests and features king and queen Hyatt Grand Beds in separate bedrooms, along with a pullout sleeper sofa in the living area. Two bathrooms have stand-alone showers with double vanities. Read more

Sterling Resorts helps families fuel their spring and summer fun with its "Tanks for Staying" Package, offering a gas credit of up to $100 for guests who fill up at the pump along the road to a no-hassle getaway on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Throughout the month of May, travelers staying a minimum of three nights receive a $50 fuel credit upon check-in to any Sterling Resorts property. Stay seven nights or more, and receive a $100 fuel credit. To be eligible, travelers must book the "Tanks for Staying" package for travel between May 1 - 31, 2011 and present a gas receipt showing a complete tank fill-up from their family road trip.

Leave high gas prices in the rearview and get away to Sterling's family of resorts, nestled amid white sand and coastal breezes in Panama City Beach, the Beaches of South Walton/Scenic 30A or Destin, Florida. Guests choose from more than 1,200 luxurious family-friendly condominiums that range from beachfront cottages to spacious three- and four-bedroom suites. Family-friendly amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, spacious living area and private balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.Read more

As thousands of snowbirds fly the coop south to evade the cold and flee their winter confines, the oceanfront Trump International Beach Resort in Miami promises to bail them out of low temperatures and high rates with a 35% off savings package.

Located in the exclusive enclave of Sunny Isles Beach, the contemporary Mobil 4-star resort is offering northern escapees a warm winter break with its "Jet Set" package. Based on a two-night-minimum-stay, the offer is available throughout the month of January 2011 on reservations made by January 21st and includes the following components:

• 35% of total savings;
• Accommodations in a luxurious oceanfront suite;
• Two complimentary poolside "cool down" cocktails;
• A welcome basket upon arrival featuring a bottle of 2007 Boarding Pass Shiraz as well as a luxury Sonya Dakar Jet Set Maintenance Travel Bag that includes a Seaweed Liposome Gel, Red Grapefruit wash and Hydra Soft lotion – all perfectly sized to pass an airport security check;
• And lastly, after the TSA airport hassle, Trump will give you some TLC with their "Tootsies and Footsies" hand and foot hot stone massage at the Resort's award-winning Aquanox Spa.

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