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RITZ CARLTON LA FOR SKY HIGH ROMANCE!

02.09.11

By Sheryll Alexander

Haven’t yet made plans for Valentine’s Day? The brand new Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles, which overlooks L.A. Live on one side and has stunning views of the city (and all the way to the ocean) on the other, still has rooms available for the big day.

Plus, you can book a very romantic dinner with sky-high city views at the hotel’s WP24 Restaurant & Lounge. (Yes, the WP stands for Wolfgang Puck.) The restaurant is perched on the 24th floor and is offering a seven-course tasting menu at $150 per person (wine pairing extra).

You can also book you and your sweetheart into the hotel’s relaxing spa for side-by-side massages in the decadent couple’s suite. The “couple’s retreat package” features a celebratory glass of Champagne and citrus sugar scrub treatments.

The Unwine(d) Under the Stars Package starts at $499 per night and includes overnight accommodations, two glasses of Champagne, dinner for two at WP24, breakfast in bed for two and valet parking. (To book this package online, enter the code EAT.)

To book a package or room at the hotel, please call (213) 743-8800 or visit [url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LosAngeles/Default]http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LosAngeles/Default[/url]

Opened last April, The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE features 123 well-appointed guestrooms, including 13 suites and one 3,000 sq. ft. The Ritz-Carlton Suite. The hotel is home to WP24 Restaurant & Lounge, which is the latest restaurant concept by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. Guests enjoy some of the best views in Los Angeles from virtually any part of the hotel, including the 3,400 sq. ft. Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and the exclusive, private rooftop pool and bar on the 26th floor. The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles shares the distinctive, 54-story tower with sister hotel The JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE. Steps away from STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, The GRAMMY Museum and an array of restaurants, venues and nightspots, The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles is at the center of one of the most exciting parts of the city.

Sheryll Alexander is a freelance lifestyles writer based in Costa Mesa, California.

CORDEVALLE FOR SECLUDED GOLF AND WINE ROMANCE

02.05.11

By Sheryll Alexander

If your kind of romance includes golf and wine, then think CordeValle. Hidden in a secluded valley in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, CordeValle is a haven for golf lovers with a world-class golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., plus a luxurious spa, decadent dining, a vineyard and a winery.

CordeValle’s Romance in the Valley Package includes one night accommodations, a $100 resort credit, rose petals at turn down, a wine tasting at Clos La Chance Winery and a continental breakfast. Prices start at just $375 per night for double occupancy.

CordeValle Resort is sprawled over 1,700 acres of lush meadows, tree-dotted hills, seasonal creeks and 85 acres of vineyards that is home to Clos LaChance Winery. The 45 guest rooms feature fairway rooms, bungalows and villa suites with golf course vistas, goose-down comforters, gas fireplaces, flat screen TVs, private patios, oversized bathrooms, whirlpool tubs and walk-in closets.

The jewel of CordeValle is its championship-level golf course, which was designed by renowned designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The 72 par, 18-hole golf course roams over 260 acres. The course, though challenging enough for expert players, is also suitable for less seasoned golfers. The course boasts 360-degree views unobstructed by any buildings. Golf at CordeValle also features a 10,000 sq. ft. golf shop, golf instruction taught by PGA member professionals and a professional caddy program.

Dining at CordeValle is sumptuous as well. The resort’s signature restaurant, Il Vigneto, presents fresh local cuisine including classic Italian dishes with contemporary Californian inspiration. Lion’s Peak Grill and One Iron Bar is located in a serene outdoor setting and serves light fare and cocktails from sunrise to sunset.

Sense Spa at CordeValle offers specialty treatments including a Turkish steam room and Vichy shower, plus a full range of massage, facial and body treatments. Men’s and women’s locker rooms each feature a steam room, jacuzzi, and lush private garden terrace and lounge. Guests may jog or hike the miles of trails in the nearby hills, punctuated with chaises for memorable rest stops.

The celebrated Clos LaChance Winery supplies their vintages to CordeValle guests and restaurants and offers wine tastings, catered dining and private tours of the 85-acre vineyard.

CordeValle, One CordeValle Club Drive, 408-695-4500, [url=http://www.cordevalle.com]http://www.cordevalle.com[/url].

Sheryll Alexander is a lifestyles writer based in Costa Mesa, California.

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