Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Elan’s Top Three Romantic Haute Spots

There's "staycations" and "transforcations," but why not "romantications"? After all, what better way to say "I love you" than an escape to the powdery white sand beaches of the Caribbean or the rolling hills of California wine country? Since Valentine's Day falls on a weekend this year (which gives lovers everywhere the perfect excuse to get away), we are sharing our top three choices for the most luxurious romantication destinations.

1. Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies - Untouched soft powder white sand beaches, turquoise waters, the serenity of swaying palms, and a private 1-acre beachfront estate all your own... what more ingredients do two lovers need for a perfectly intimate tropical getaway? Add in romantic sunsets, a fantasy sailing voyage, a private dinner catered by your own personal chef, and his-and-hers side-by-side massages, and you've got a true Élan experience for couples who want to fall in love all over again. Turks and Caicos has it all.

2. Aspen, Co. – If an elegant island getaway doesn’t warm hearts, there is always a romantic alpine retreat. Many famous and not-so-famous couples find amour amidst Aspen’s white-capped mountains, lush aspen groves, rivers and streams. For the ultimate white Valentine’s next year, Élan couples may keep warm in their own private mountain retreat while enjoying Aspen's vibrant restaurant scene (rivaling fine cuisine found in larger cities), designer shops and art galleries, a day of skiing or snowboarding together, or a little R&R at one of the city’s world-class spas.

3. Napa Valley, Calif. – It isn’t hard to find the romance in a vacation filled with sipping California’s finest wines, tasting local foods prepared by the world’s top chefs, or floating in a hot air balloon above sun-kissed vineyards and oak-lined hills. Napa Valley wine country is tailor-made for romance…which is one reason why The Élan Collection has plans to add a distinctive Napa Valley estate to its portfolio later this year.

Regardless of a couple’s destination, the romance of The Élan Collection comes down to luxury, privacy, and A-list service. Whether it’s placement of an elegant floral bouquet, a bottle of Dom Pérignon, or the finest Belgian truffles, no personal Valentine’s Day request will be out of bounds for the Élan concierge.

How are you going to celebrate this Valentine's Day with élan? What are your top picks for romantic haute spots?

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