Romance your sweetie on Valentine’s with chocolates, chocolates and chocolates at Kaua‘i Beach Resort

Kaua‘i Beach Resort is the perfect romantic place to celebrate when thinking chocolates for your special sweetie this Valentine's.

For a delicious couple of nights, consider the “Valentine's Chocolate Package” for $495, plus taxes, per couple.  The special includes:

• Romantic 2-night stay in Ocean View accommodations
• Daily breakfast buffet for 2
• Bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries on arrival night
• Decadent chocolate truffle dessert on the second evening
• Surprise take-away chocolate gift from the resort on departure day

The “Valentine's Chocolate Package" is available for stays February 6 through 17, 2011.  And, since Valentine’s Day falls on Monday, there’s yet another special treat in store for couples – E Kanikapila Kākou takes place in the Jasmine Ballroom with entertainment by Lady Ipo Kahaunaele and Kainani Kahaunaele.  Admission is free.

Adding a second layer of chocolate to the celebration, Naupaka Terrace presents Valentine’s Day Dinner Specials on February 14 including:

·         Heart-Shaped Ravioli stuffed with Lobster and Wild Mushroom served with a Tobiko Caviar Sauce, $23

·         Sliced Smoked Duck served with Wild Rice Pancake in an Apricot Gewürztraminer Sauce, $25 

-     Petite Filets with Garlic Red Potato and Pancetta Mushroom Demi. $27

All specials include the bountiful Salad Bar and fabulous (la pièce de résistance) Valentine’s Chocolate Dessert Buffet featuring:

• Chocolate Fondue, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Dark Chocolate Brownies, White Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate Cups with Chocolate Mousse, Milk Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocolate Bread Pudding, Tiramisu in Chocolate Cups, Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate Frozen Yogurt with Toppings

The final layer of chocolate is offered by Hawaiian Rainforest Day Spa, located at the resort.  Couple’s spa packages are available including Cocoa Facials with antioxidants and Chocolate Fudge massages. 

The “Valentine’s Chocolate Package” cannot be combined with any other room offer.  Room rate quotes is for double occupancy, plus taxes and based upon availability. For reservations, see your preferred travel agent, call Kaua‘i Beach Resort direct at 808-246-5517 or toll free at 1-888-805-3843.

Valentine's Day suggestions from Royal Hawaiian Center

For kamaaina or anyone visiting Oahu during Valentine's Day weekend, the Royal Hawaiian Center suggests the following restaurants, February 12 to 14:

- Beijing Chinese Seafood Restaurant: Set menu dinner for two, $120. The set menu offers 9 dishes. Call (808) 971-8833 for reservations.

- Chibo Okonomiyaki Restaurant: Enjoy a nine-course dinner for two, $140. The 9 courses are accompanied by two glasses of champagne and consist of three assorted appetizers, tsukemono, miso soup, and dessert. Call (808) 922-9722 for reservations.

- P.F. Chang’s Waikīkī: Enjoy a seven-course dinner for two, $49.95. The menu includes a choice of egg drop soup or hot & sour soup, one appetizer, two entrees, and two desserts. Call (808) 628-6760 for reservations.

- Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener: Order the special steak and lobster dinner for $79.00, and get a Wolfgang’s Teddy Bear. Call (808) 922-3600 for reservations.

Royal Hawaiian Center is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information on events and promotions at Royal Hawaiian Center, call Lei Ohu Guest Services at (808) 922-2299 or visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

FREE PARKING: offer valid through June 2010. The Center’s free parking promotion offers 3 hours of free parking with any restaurant validation and 2 hours free parking with any food court validation. Five hours of parking is $5 when validated at Royal Hawaiian Theater. LEVEL 4 validations apply for $5 parking after 10 p.m. Dining and entertainment validations can be combined with retail validations of $2 for 2 hours. No minimum purchase is required for validation.

Take your sweetheart to Kaua‘i Beach Resort for Valentine's Day

There are lots of options for Valentine's Day. Just check online or the local newspapers and you'll find a slew of restaurants offering specials for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even cocktails. There are so many choices - it will make your head spin!

To help you decide, here's a suggestion that is perfect if you want to do something that's special without blowing the budget.

The Kaua‘i Beach Resort is offering very reasonable specials for Valentine's Day in their Naupaka Terrace, a plantation-style open air restaurant overlooking fishponds, pools, waterfalls and the Pacific Ocean.

Valentine's Sunrise Buffet: Available from 6:30 am - Noon for an unbeatable $21.00 per adult and $10.00 for children 5 - 12 years (yep, children are welcome).

Valentine's Day Dinner: Selection of entrée includes appetizer, salad and scrumptious Valentine Chocolate Dessert Buffet, available 6 - 9 pm.

Appetizer
Roasted Squash Soup with Crisp Pancetta

Salad
Smoked Duck Salad with Apple Chips

Entrée Selections
- Hoisin Glazed Salmon with Roasted Macadamia Nuts, Orange-scented Couscous, Asparagus, $25.00
- Pan-seared Rib Eye Steak with Kentucky Bourbon Gravy, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, $27.00
- Maple-Barbeque Chicken Breast with Garlic Fried Potato, $23.00

Valentine Chocolate Dessert Buffet
Chocolate-dipped Strawberries, Chocolate Bread Pudding, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate Fondue with Heart Cake

Prices for the Valentine's Sunrise Buffet and Valentine's Day Dinner do not include tax or gratuity. Reservations are recommended. Call 808-245-1955.

For Valentine's Day to be even more special for you and your sweetheart, book a room at Kaua‘i Beach Resort and make a romantic weekend of it. Kama‘āina room rates start at just $99 per night.

The oceanfront Kaua‘i Beach Resort features:

- Complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport and nearby golf courses
- Three main pools and two whirlpool spas
- Sand bottom fresh water pool
- 75 ft. lava tube waterslide

For room reservations, call Kaua‘i Beach Resort direct at 808-246-5517 or toll free at 1-888-805-3843 or book online at www.kauaibeachresorthawaii.com.

Photos courtesy of Aqua Hotels & Resorts