Spend Valentine's Day somewhere different this year with a special deal at the Corinthia Hotel, St Petersburg. Guests who book a one- or two-night stay from now until February 13 will get 50 per cent off the price of an executive room. Also included is access to the executive lounge for a full buffet breakfast – including red caviar, a "sweet" surprise in the room upon arrival and Wi-Fi. The package costs from 12,000 Russian roubles (Dh564) for one night and 23,000 roubles (Dh1,081) for two nights, including taxes. For more for information, visit www.corinthia.com.
Get on your bike with Tuscany race-stay
Combine cycling with a luxury stay during the non-competitive L'Eroica race in Chianti, Tuscany, on October 2. Competitors can book accommodation through To Tuscany, which has 33 villas to choose from, all within a 10 kilometres of the starting line. The Sestuccia Cantina in Gaiole, for example, sleeps two people, and features a fireplace, kitchen and private Jacuzzi, overlooking the Chianti Hills. The villa costs from £869 (Dh4,553) per week, including taxes. For larger groups, Il Molinaccio 10 in Gaiole has five bedrooms, sleeping 10 people in total, plus a swimming pool and the option for full catering. The villa costs from £2,331 (Dh12,214) per week, including taxes. For more information, visit www.to-tuscany.com.
Sign up for new safari packages in Serengeti
Explore the Serengeti with Aardvark Safari's new three-night itinerary, launching in March. Visitors will stay at the isolated Highlands campsite, on the slopes of the Olmoto volcano. The accommodation features seven dome-shaped suites, including a honeymoon tent with a private hot tub, and a family tent. Travellers will have several activities to choose from, including nature walks, game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, a Masai cultural experience, and a hike in the Empakaai Crater. The package costs from £828 (Dh4,355) per person, including full board, drinks, laundry service, safari activities and taxes, but excluding flights. For more information, visit www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk.
A romantic stay at Arabian Nights
Celebrate Valentine's close to home at the Arabian Nights Village, between Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. The Dreamy Desert Nights package for two begins with a 2pm luxury coach pick-up from Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi. Guests will stay in a "heritage"-style home with a private terrace and double bed, with access to the pool, henna tattooing, dune bashing, performances by an Oud player, a bonfire and a continental buffet breakfast. The package costs from Dh2,600 per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.arabiannightsvillage.com.
alane@thenational.ae
Follow us @TravelNational
Follow us on Facebook for discussions, entertainment, reviews, wellness and news.
