Romantic Peppers locations for love to shine

With an exquisite selection of retreats and resorts in Australia and New Zealand’s most romantic destinations, Peppers is the perfect choice to celebrate St Valentine’s Day on February 14.

From chic hotels to quaint country retreats, Peppers offers a getaway to suit every couple’s idea of romance.

Choose from the following selection of top love nests to assist you in stoking the flames of love this Valentine’s Day…

TROPICAL NORTH QLD

Peppers Beach Club, Port Douglas: Love is in the air at Peppers Beach Club at Port Douglas for the entire month of February. The luxurious resort is offering a Valentine’s Day package which includes overnight accommodation in a luxurious Spa Suite, full breakfast for two, a bottle of bubbles, box of chocolates and rose petals scattered on the bed in the shaped of a heart from $252* per couple per night. Valid until 29 February, 2012. Call 07 4087 1000 or visit www.peppers.com.au.

Peppers Beach Club & Spa, Palm Cove: Overlooking a stunning palm-fringed beach, Peppers Beach Club & Spa at Palm Cove has crafted a special Valentine’s Day Package. Priced from $265* per couple per night, the romantic package includes overnight accommodation in a Lagoon Spa Room with sparkling wine, chocolates and frangipani flowers on each pillow on arrival. The following morning, guests will also be treated to a special gourmet lovers continental breakfast delivered to their room. The first 25 lucky couples to book will also receive a complimentary room upgrade. Valid until 31 March, 2012. Call 07 4059 9200 or visit www.peppers.com.au.

Peppers Coral Coast Resort, Airlie Beach: The tropical haven of Peppers Coral Coast Resort, Airlie Beach is the ideal setting for a romantic Valentine’s Day escape. Be pampered at the luxury resort where guests who book a Valentine’s Day package from $599* per couple per night will enjoy overnight accommodation in a One Bedroom Apartment, breakfast for two, a $100 dinner voucher at the resort’s Tides Restaurant & Bar, a pamper treatment at the onsite endota spa plus a bottle of sparkling wine and gourmet cheese plate on arrival. Valid from 10 to 15 February, 2012. Call 07 4962 5100 or email coralcoast@peppers.com.au.

GOLD COAST, QLD

Peppers Broadbeach, Gold Coast: Relax, unwind and rejuvenate this Valentine’s Day at Peppers Broadbeach, the pinnacle of cutting-edge accommodation on the Gold Coast, on their luxurious All About You Package. The package is priced from  $295* per couple per night and includes overnight accommodation for two people in a spacious One Bedroom Suite, a 30 minute clarity massage at endota spa, unlimited in-room movies and internet access, their superb pillow menu, complimentary iPad hire  plus onsite parking and daily housekeeping servicing. Valid until 31 March, 2012. Call 07 5635 1000 or email broadbeach@peppers.com.au.

Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa, Gold Coast Hinterland: Located just 30 minutes from Surfers Paradise, this architecturally stunning retreat is ideal for lovebirds looking for a hinterland escape. Catering exclusively for adults, the retreat has Valentine’s Day all wrapped up with their special Valentine’s Day package. Includes overnight accommodation, a bottle of French champagne and a  fruit platter on arrival, a three-course candlelit dinner for two people, breakfast for two and their evening turndown with port and chocolates. Priced from $570* per couple for a Garden Villa or Chums Spa Villa, $720* per couple for a Treehouse Pool Villa or $770* per couple for the Executive Suite. Valid 10 to 17 February, 2012. Call 07 5546 7411 or email ruffleslodge@peppers.com.au.

NORTHERN NSW

Peppers Bale Salt, Kingscliff: Treat your loved one to Peppers Bale Salt’s romantic Luxury Package.  Priced at $449* per couple per night, relax in a beautifully appointed One Bedroom Apartment and indulge in an assortment of package inclusions such as a three-course a la carte dinner at Season restaurant, full buffet breakfast for two, a welcome drink on arrival, a bottle of wine and cheese platter in-room on arrival, evening turn-down service, executive concierge services and unlimited in-room movies and internet access. Luxury Package guests staying on February 14 will also be treated to a private, candlelit booth for their dinner at Season and complimentary glass of sparkling wine each. Valid for travel from 1 February to 31 March, 2012. Call 02 6674 7777 or email salt@peppers.com.au.

Peppers Coorabell Retreat, Byron Hinterland: Couples will go head-over-heels for Peppers Coorabell Retreat’s Hinterland Romance Package which is available every weekend throughout February and includes overnight accommodation in a Rainforest Suite, a bottle of champagne, scented oils and music on arrival to set the mood for love to shine, a romantic candlelit two-course dinner at the retreat’s highly-acclaimed Wilsons by the Creek restaurant, breakfast for two and a late 12pm check-out from $369* per couple per night. Valid until 26 February, 2012. Call 02 6684 7348 or email coorabellretreat@peppers.com.au.

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, NSW

Peppers Manor House, Southern Highlands: Speak the language of love with Peppers Manor House’s Ultimate Indulgence Package from $575* per couple per night. Includes overnight, romantic candle-lit three-course dinner for two at the retreat’s award winning Katers Restaurant,  breakfast for two, sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival and a 30 minute relaxation massage per person at the onsite endota spa. Valid on 14 February, 2012. Call 02 4860 3111 or email manorhouse@peppers.com.au.

DAYLESFORD, VIC

Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat, Hepburn Springs: When it comes to an intimate Valentine’s Day experience, it doesn’t get any more romantic than Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat’s Valentine’s Day Escape package. Includes overnight accommodation in a luxurious Superior Room with a two person spa bath, a twilight bathing session at Mineral Spa, a three-course a la carte dinner for two at Wild Birch restaurant, a dozen red roses and a selection of local hand-made chocolates, breakfast in bed or full buffet breakfast at The Conservatory and a late check-out of 12pm for $665* per couple per night. For added luxury, couples can also upgrade to the Deluxe Valentine’s Day Escape which, in addition to the above, also includes a take home hamper of regional produce and a couples Mineral Spa body and face treatment for $995* per couple per night. Valid for stays on 13 or 14 February, 2012. Call 03 5348 2202 or email springsretreat@peppers.com.au.

GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VIC

Peppers The Sands Resort, Torquay: Peppers The Sands Resort has an oriental inspired package for lovebirds looking to escape to Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. The luxury resort’s Indulgent Oriental Geisha Retreat package is priced at $399* per couple per night and includes overnight accommodation in a Studio Room, breakfast for two, a 12pm late check-out and an Oriental Geisha day spa package for two at Saltair Spa Retreat, just a five minute drive from the resort. Valid until 30 April, 2012. Call 03 5264 3333 or email hotel.reservations@thesandstorquay.com

NEW ZEALAND

Peppers Bluewater Resort, Lake Tekapo: Surprise your loved one with a Valentine’s Day package that is ‘two perfect’ at Peppers Bluewater Resort at Lake Tekapo. Priced at $530* per couple per night, the package includes overnight accommodation in a One Bedroom Lakeview Villa, a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate dipped strawberries on arrival, a Valentine’s Day degustation dinner for two, breakfast for two, two hot pool passes at Alpine Springs and a 1pm late check-out. Valid 10 to 18 February, 2012. Call +64 3 680 7000 or visit www.peppers.co.nz.

Or take the option of allowing your Valentine to choose their own way to celebrate the day with a Peppers gift voucher. Priced from $50, these can be redeemed for accommodation at participating Peppers properties. Call 1300 987 600 or visit www.peppers.com.au

*Subject to availability.