Valentine's Day is a time for love and romance and a great way to celebrate is by planning a romantic excursion. Many places of romance cost more than most people would like to spend, but there are several destinations that will offer the same amenities as more expensive venues, without the higher cost.
AVIA Hotel, located in Napa, California, is an affordable Valentine's destination that offers guests a convenient location to many of the wine-tasting venues located in the community. The hotel's downtown location also provides easy access to several Napa shopping destinations like Silverado Antique Center and Heritage Culinary Artifacts and Napa General Store. Restaurants that are near the hotel include Grace's Table, Pearl Restaurant and Zuzu. The spa Romance package is perfect for a budget friendly Valentines Day and offers guests a bottle of wine, which includes artisanal cheeses, AVIA bath products, breakfast for two and luxury accommodations. In addition, the package provides a 1-hour candlelit massage at the Greenhaus European Day Spa. As of 2010, a Romance Spa package costs $169 per night.
Ivy Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast is a cheap getaway that is perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day. The Lynchburg, Virginia, lodgings is on eight wooded acres and only 15 minutes from the downtown area. There is a heated indoor pool and spa along with a smoke house, gardens and spring house outside. Some of the attractions in Lynchburg include Monument Terrace, Old City Cemetary and Anne Spencer House. The Romance Package includes a bouquet of roses, chocolate covered strawberries, romantic music and a bottle of champagne. As of 2010, the accommodations cost $189 per night during the week, and $199 per night during the weekend.
The Irish Inn, in Ozark, Illinois, provides a secluded Valentine's getaway that does not cost much. The bed and breakfast is located lakeside in the Shawnee National Forest and close to many area destinations, including vineyards, Lusk Creek Canyon and Milestone Bluff. The Inn serves a mixture of traditional Irish fare, like bangers, with American foods, such as fried green tomatoes. The Valentine's Day package provides locally produced wines, an assortment of cheeses, one dozen roses and chocolates, all served upon arrival. In addition, an Irish tea is served during the evening, and followed by breakfast the next morning. In 2010, the package costs $169 per night.
