You can feel it in the air, something sweet is swiftly approaching and you can almost taste it. It’s obvious in the way all the loving couples have been extra lovey-dovey, extra sentimental, and extra romantic. If you’ve checked your calendar recently you might already have a good idea of what special day is responsible for making everyone stock up on the candy hearts, fluffy teddy bears, and red roses… It’s Valentine’s Day! This year “The Venetian” and “The Palazzo” in lovely Las Vegas are delighting couples with amazing offerings in honor of this special day:
DINING – Mama always said, the way to a man, or woman’s heart, is through their stomach…
The Palazzo and The Venetian, when combined, house over 30 restaurants, which astoundingly include eight James Award-winning Chefs. As a special Valentines Day perk, the restaurants below have created exclusive menus inspired by the Valentine’s Day holiday to ensure that each couple who enters the establishment “falls madly in love.”
SUSHISAMBA at The Palazzo – Both the naughty and the nice customers celebrating V-Day at SUSHISAMBA are sure to enjoy the special Valentines Day menu that was created specifically to inspire and captivate the senses. The menu, which is available on February 14 only, abounds with elite high-end offerings including champagne, oysters, caviar, and specialty cocktails.
Canyon Ranch Grill at The Palazzo – For all the lovers seeking a delicious yet healthy meal, Canyon Ranch Grill has designed a dreamy yet wholesome dinner for two that includes organic beverage pairing. Sweet Poke Prawns paired with Bubbling Bamboo Sake and Roasted Lamb Rack with Fig Demi paired with a glass of Grgich Hills Chardonnay are just two of the mouth-watering items on this epicurean cuisine menu available February 13 – 15 for $150.
Dos Caminos at The Palazzo – One of the most well-known and romantic alliances ever created in the history of artists, the marriage of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, has once again become a beacon of inspiration. A special menu motivated by their wedding meal featuring Tamales de Huitlacoche and Slow Roasted Pork Posole is available February 9 – 15.
Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at The Palazzo – On Valentine’s Day, Morel’s known for their delicious merger between the classic steakhouse, an iced seafood bar, a cheese and charcuterie bar, and more than 60 wines-by-the-glass, will be offering an enchanting four course meal with wine pairings for $95 per person.
Pinot Brasserie at The Venetian – California-French inspired dishes including a lobster bisque with lobster medallions and sage wrapped lamb loin with confit tomato and sage jus are just mere samples of what Pinot Brassierie is offering the food-lovers in love. The specialty menu with three courses for $75, four courses for $90 and five courses for $100 is available on February 14 only.
Zeffirino at The Venetian – Patrons can enjoy the true, scrumptious taste of Italy while overlooking the Grand Canal and dining on a Valentine’s Day specialty menu available on February 14 only
ENTERTAINMENT – With Cupid shooting his bows at you and your date all night, you won’t ever want your date to end and neither will your “love”. So splurge a little and surprise your honey with a memorable experience only available at The Venetian and The Palazzo…
Gondola Ride at The Venetian – As the legend would have it, when a couple kisses underneath the Bridge of Sighs they will be guaranteed eternal love. With that said, why not take a chance at love and sit back, relax and let the Gondoliers serenade your sweetheart with the most romantic songs including “That’s Amore” and “O sole mio.” Gondola rides are $16 per person (boat seats four) or $64 for a private two-person gondola ride.
Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian – Your sweetheart is sure to reward you with a great big kiss when you surprise her with tickets to the most romantic show on the Las Vegas Strip. Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular Ultimate VIP Package includes a ticket for the best seat in the house, an exclusive backstage tour, a meet and greet with the stars of the show, and a souvenir program. The package is $250 per person plus tax and service fees.
Blue Man Group at The Venetian – The Blue Man Group will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a exclusive package that includes one premium show ticket, a private meet and greet with the performers and complimentary champagne and strawberries. Ticket prices are $175 plus tax and service fees and are available for both 7 and 10 p.m. performances on February 14.
SPA – Sometimes you need more than just ribbons and lace on Valentine’s Day…
Canyon Ranch SpaClub asks, “What’s more romantic that chocolate, candles and rose petals?” Answer: All of the above with an extra special addition of a steam chamber and massage oil. In the Valentine Rasul service, couples can apply a chocolate cherry moor-mud mask and chocolate truffle body milk to each other’s bodies while relaxing in a heated steam chamber. The service peaks when the couple applies rehydrating massage oil to each other’s bodies in a room filled with rose petals and candlelight. Combine the Valentine Rasul with a Couples Massage and dinner for two for just $600.
In addition to the above package, Canyon Ranch SpaClub will be offering an assortment of couple’s services with chocolate and fruit that can be combined into a specialty package valid during the month of February.
WEDDINGS – Elevate your relationship… Say “I Do?”
Wedding Services has two Valentine’s Day inspired packages for those looking to say “I Do”:
Suite Heart Special – package includes two lovely nights in a Luxury Suite at The Venetian, private use of the wedding chapel for one hour, floral and photo services, limousine transportation to and from the airport and a gondola ride for the newly married couple. Package price: $3750 plus tax and fees.
Cupids Bliss Package – one-night in a Luxury Suite at The Palazzo, private use of the The Palazzo Waterfall for one-half hour for photos, photo and floral services and a celebrant to perform the ceremony. Package price: $1099 plus tax and fees.
Both Valentine’s Day packages are available to couples marrying on February 14 only.
Madame Tussauds at The Venetian is also offering two exclusive packages this V-Day:
Special Valentine Wedding Ceremony – package includes admission to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas for the Bride and Groom, ceremony in the Chapel of Dreams with minister, 1-6’x 8’ Madame Tussauds souvenir photo, use of the beautiful silk flower bridal bouquet and a souvenir wedding certificate for $199
Valentine Wedding Renewal or Commitment Ceremony – package includes admission to Madame Tussauds for the lucky couple, a ceremony in the Chapel of Dreams with a wedding officiate, 1-6’x 8’ Madame Tussauds souvenir photo, use of silk flower bridal bouquet and souvenir wedding certificate for $99
HOTEL PACKAGE – The Romance Package is available February 1 through April 30, 2009 at The Palazzo and includes:
Two nights in a Palazzo Luxury Suite
A Gondola ride for two with delicious champagne and strawberries, and a souvenir photo
Complimentary bottle of wine from the Double Helix Boutique
$25 Slot Credit
The Romance Package has a two night minimum and starts at $199 per night.
You may upgrade your package to the concierge lounge level and enjoy a private check-in area, upgraded amenities, morning and afternoon food and beverage presentations, complimentary bar service from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and complimentary internet access in the concierge level business center. Exquisite butler drawn baths and specialty pillows are also obtainable for a supplementary charge.
