Jamaica Offers Series of Valentine Romance Packages

This year Valentine’s Day falls over the long President’s Day weekend and Jamaica is offering a selection of romantic activities and vacation options for couples seeking a getaway. Couples booking a minimum three-night stay for travel to any Sandals Resort located in Jamaica between Feb. 1 and March 15 will receive a Luxury Included vacation.

The package must be booked by Jan. 31 and includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine; two celebration toasting flutes courtesy of Marquis by Waterford; turn-down service with Caribbean-inspired love notes and chocolate kisses; chocolate covered tropical fruits and a complimentary 15-minute photo session with keepsake romantic photo.

The Half Moon’s Celebration Package begins with luxury airport transfers by private car and also includes a couples’ massage in the main gazebo overlooking the sea and a rejuvenating soak in a stone tub complete with champagne and truffles. Couples who book the Celebration Package will have their suite transformed with scented rose petals and flickering candles. The all-inclusive rate is $885 per couple, per night.

Couples Resorts is also adding a little mystery for couples booking a romantic getaway from now until Feb. 28 with the Secret Rendezvous package. The couple’s booked property remains a secret until seven days prior to their arrival. Their stay will take place at Couples Negril, Couples Swept Away or Couples Sans Souci for $338 per night, per couple.

SkyCastles Resort located in Ocho Rios and within walking distance to attractions, nightlife, and restaurants, is offering couples a fifth night free when four nights are booked. Rates start at $80 per night and couples will also receive a free bottle of wine upon arrival.

The all-inclusive Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort is offering the Sweet Treat package for guests visiting over Valentine’s Day and beyond with a 40 percent discount available on all room categories. Rates start at $143 per person based on double occupancy for stays Feb. 12 to 16. Eligible bookings must be made by Feb. 13 and a three-night minimum stay is required. Promo code 140 must be provided at the time of booking.

Riu Ocho Rios and the Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril are offering free weddings to couples who reserve five or more rooms at the resorts. The free wedding package includes on-site wedding coordinator; decoration set up for the ceremony location for the wedding group; flowers for the bride and groom; reception dinner including wedding cake for the wedding group at one of the resort’s specialty restaurants and a surprise spa gift.

The Red Lane Spa at Royal Plantation is introducing a Valentine’s Day exclusive Champagne Celebration treatment Feb. 13 to 15. The treatment includes a champagne cocktail and relaxing soak in a warm water tub with petals infused with hydrating aromatic oils followed by a massage for two. The Champagne Celebration is $365 per couple.

Chukka Caribbean Adventures if offering the Buy One, Get One Half-Off Promotion valid on the relaxing Chukka River Tubing and Chukka Horseback Ride N’ Swim adventures. Couples can book Jan. 25 through Feb. 10 for available excursions Feb.1 to 13.

On Valentine’s Day only, Dolphin Cove offers couples an up close and personal experience on the Dolphin Encounter. Couples booking a select encounter together will receive 50 percent discount on one encounter when a full-priced encounter is purchased. Transportation to Dolphin Cove is complementary for one member the party.