Romantic Valentine's Day programs at resorts

Valentine's Day is always an occasion for lovers to express their feelings and care for their significant other and enjoy romantic moments together. Escape to a seaside resort in Cam Ranh, a hotel by the romantic Perfume River, or explore exciting ideas from hotels in neighboring countries like Thailand and Cambodia below to treat yourselves to a sweet and romantic Valentine's Day.

Alma Resort Cam Ranh

Following a series of meaningful activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Tiger, Alma Resort on the Cam Ranh peninsula continues to introduce many activities to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th.

Couples who enjoy luxurious surroundings and private pools in their villas can opt for a floating breakfast on a heart-shaped tray with a variety of food, fruits, pastries, bubbles, and roses. Those who prefer a picnic can choose to explore the local fishing village, learn about the lives of fishermen, watch the sunset, and enjoy specially crafted snacks, drinks, and a BBQ on a private boat in the Tidal Lagoon, not far from the resort. Couples who prefer privacy and romance by the beach can choose a seafood and red wine BBQ on a grassy hill, surrounded by roses and flickering candlelight, with a private chef serving throughout the meal. After dinner, couples can enjoy romantic movies together at Alma Cinema, served with drinks and light snacks.

• Website: www.alma-resort.com
• Email: info@alma-resort.com
• Tel: 0258 399 1666

Azerai La Residence Hue

Azerai La Residence Hue has designed a Valentine's Day dinner program for couples who want to enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the famous art-deco hotel located on the Perfume River. Dinner begins with Lang Co oyster soup with saffron, scallops in honey-lemon sauce served with crispy fried vegetables. Couples can choose a main course of either pan-seared sea bass with arugula salad, mashed purple potatoes, and black olive sauce, or grilled Australian beef tenderloin marinated in lemongrass, pan-seared bok choy, roasted Da Lat potatoes, and mushroom sauce. The Valentine's Day dinner concludes with a refreshing coffee ice cream. The Valentine's Day dinner is priced at VND 590,000 per person.

• Website: https://azerai.com/resorts/azerai-la-residence-hue/
• Tel: 0234 3837 475

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

A "miniature Paris" in the heart of the capital, the 120-year-old Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is an ideal place for couples to immerse themselves in the romantic atmosphere of Valentine's Day this year.

The hotel has designed two special menus at its two flagship restaurants. At the Angelina bar-lounge-restaurant, couples can enjoy a five-course “From Angelina with Love” dinner for VND 2,700,000 per person, featuring Fine de Claire oysters, pumpkin sauce, pan-seared halibut, Wagyu beef tenderloin, and a dessert of American cherry mousse, Valhrona chocolate, and passion fruit ice cream.

The French restaurant Le Beaulieu also introduced a five-course exquisite menu, "Essence of Romance," priced at VND 3,200,000 per person, including grilled Fine de Claire oysters served with avocado and salted egg, lobster and coconut soup, pan-seared foie gras, Wagyu beef tenderloin, and a delightful surprise dessert.

• Tel: 024 3826 6919
• WWebsite: https://www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com

Banyan Tree Samui, Thailand

The Saffron restaurant at Banyan Tree Samui resort, with its panoramic ocean views, is a wonderful spot for couples to enjoy Valentine's Day. Guests have a variety of options, including a 3-course set menu (1,800 THB/person), a 6-course Valentine's Day dinner by the sea (5,500 THB/person including a bottle of Moet & Chandon Rosé Champagne), or a Valentine's afternoon tea (1,699 THB/two people).

Couples can treat themselves to a relaxing experience with the Art of Romance spa package, which includes one of three options: a 30-minute full-body scrub, a 60-minute full-body massage, or a 30-minute Romance Bath with the Wellbeing Sanctuary (12,000 THB/two people) for body, mind, and spirit rejuvenation.

Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Cambodia

Opened in 1929, the classic Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh is an ideal location for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner.

For Valentine's Day, Le Royal is offering a special room rate of $415 per night for couples staying between February 12th and 15th, including a romantic Champagne dinner for two at the newly opened Le Phnom 1929 restaurant, a bottle of Champagne Deutz, and a daily Champagne breakfast for two. In addition, guests will be welcomed with the legendary Femme Fatale cocktail, created exclusively for U.S. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during her visit to the hotel in the 1960s.

Non-resident guests can also come and enjoy a Valentine's Day set menu dinner for $140 USD for two people.

Meliá Koh Samui, Thailand

Meliá Koh Samui, the first Meliá-branded resort in Thailand, introduces a special 5-course Valentine's Day dinner menu for February 14th. In the private setting of the beautiful Choeng Mon beach on the tranquil island of Koh Samui, couples will immerse themselves in unique culinary experiences, starting with the 63˚C Egg served with pata negra, potatoes, and black truffles, followed by Fine de Claire oysters with raspberries, salmon roe, and caviar, and salmon with green apples, cucumber, and dill. Most anticipated are Canadian lobster with Jerusalem artichokes and slow-cooked Black Angus beef with carrots, turnips, and fatty potatoes. The sweet dinner concludes with Valrhona chocolate with wild berries, hazelnuts, and salted caramel.

Valentine's Day dinners will be served starting at 7 p.m. for $144 or $240 including wine for two people.

Banyan Tree Krabi, Thailand

The tranquil Banyan Tree Krabi resort on Tubkaek Beach is also ready to welcome couples for a Valentine's Day experience. A three-course Valentine's dinner will be held on the beachfront lawn, with spectacular views of the limestone cliffs rising from the sea in Than Bok Khorani National Park. Couples will enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner accompanied by the soothing sounds of serenades.

Dinner costs 7,999 THB for two people, including a three-course set menu, a bottle of Bottega Gold Prosecco, and a romantic rose.

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