Calling all lovebirds — within a short drive from Atlanta you and your significant other can spend Valentine’s weekend at some of the most gorgeous destinations in the South.
These romantic locales offer endless opportunities to spice up your relationship with sensual dinners, lively entertainment and bonding activities that encourage plenty of one-on-one time.
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Surprise your significant other this Valentine’s Day with one of these special getaway packages:
Lanier Islands Valentine’s Packages
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. 678-318-7859. www.lanierislands.com.
Spend a lover’s weekend at Lanier Islands with one of their special Valentine’s Packages, which combine the amenities and activities found at the resort with a few truly romantic additions. The I Love You So Much Package includes a romantic room by the lake with two all-access Snow Island passes, champagne, chocolate-dipped strawberries and a full breakfast buffet. If you’re not interested in the Snow Pass, enjoy the Valentine’s Couples Getaway Package, or relax and rejuvenate with the Aromatherapy Couples Package, which includes a luxurious 50-minute Swedish Massage for two.
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The Château Élan Experience
100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, Braselton. 678-425-0900. www.chateauelan.com.
The instant you arrive at Château Élan with your partner, you’ll feel like you’ve been whisked away to a storybook estate deep in the French countryside. From the breathtaking expanse of rolling vineyards to indulgent accommodations and amenities, the fairy-tale ambiance of Château Élan Winery and Resort is unparalleled. For Valentine’s Day, try the Château Élan Experience, which offers a deluxe room in the Inn at Château Élan, champagne, dinner and breakfast for two at the Versailles Restaurant and a 50-minute couples massage at the spa.
Barnsley Resort Valentine’s Weekend Package
597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville. 877-773-2447. www.barnsleyresort.com.
For couples who can’t get enough of the outdoors, spend Valentine’s weekend hiking, canoeing, fly fishing and riding horses throughout 3000 picturesque acres located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Barnsley Resort Valentine’s Weekend Package includes two nights in a luxurious room, a bottle of champagne upon arrival, breakfast for two at Woodlands Grill, a four-course dinner with champagne toast at the Rice House and a $300 activity credit.
Lucille's Mountain Top Inn & Spa Getaway Package
964 Rabun Road, Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-5055. www.lucillesmountaintopinn.com.
Retreat to a hideaway in the woods with your special someone by taking advantage of the Relax, Recharge Spa Getaway Package at Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa. Along with a serene night at the Inn and a fruit and cheese plate, you’ll each also enjoy a 55-minute massage, a 30-minute Anti-Stress Facial and a 30-minute Feet in the Clouds treatment.
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Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Romantic Getaway Package
6321 Highway 76, Young Harris. 800-201-3205. www.brasstownvalley.com.
For a getaway will a little something for both of you, head north of town to Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. Their Romantic Getaway Package includes gorgeous resort accommodations, champagne and chocolates upon arrival, dinner and breakfast for two and access to an array of activities, like horseback riding, golf, spa treatments and more.
Sea Island Romance Package
100 Cloister Drive, Sea Island. 855-572-4975. www.seaisland.com.
To really splurge on your sweetheart this year, indulge on the Sea Island Romance Package on Valentine’s Weekend. This luxury five-star resort offers two-nights of luxury at The Cloister or The Lodge, a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival, room service breakfast each day, a 90-minute couples massage, a $200 dinner credit and a rose-petal turndown. Guests can also enjoy five miles of private beaches, golf courses, tennis, beach amenities, a fitness center, spa and movie theater onsite and much more.
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