Ballantines PR in the News
February 2018

Let relaxation and luxury take you away this Valentine’s Day at Trisara. Trisara, named with the Sanskrit word meaning “The Garden in the Third Heaven,” is Phuket Island's most special resort experience. Wrapped in a tropical forest and exotic gardens, the 60 spacious ocean-facing pool villas and 2-to-7-bedroom private residences all embrace the resort's own quiet bay on Phuket's sophisticated and natural northwestern coastline, just 15 minutes from Phuket Airport.

All pool villas, suites and private residences are designed with simple, yet rich interiors and enjoy a wonderful sense of privacy. Renowned for authentic dining experiences, lavish spa treatments and imaginative adventures, Trisara is dedicated to ensuring their guests are cared for by a team of warm Thai staff who regard hospitality as a joy.

For more information, email Caitlin@ballantinespr.com.

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is prepared to keep your romance going through the night. Stay at the brand's first new build on the West Coast and second California property. The hotel's 119 deluxe rooms and 51 suites are part of a world-class, Art Deco-influenced design created by renowned interior design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon. Every room features floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto oversized private balconies, perfect for taking in the sunset or simply checking out Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills shopping mecca within walking distance of Waldorf Astoria. The rooftop pool deck is the loftiest and largest rooftop destination of its kind in Beverly Hills. Impeccably landscaped, the rooftop gathering area includes VIP cabanas, and a lounge area with panoramic views and a swimming pool.

World-class dining comes to the hotel with two anticipated venues created by the legendary French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. With the elegant Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, the chef's signature restaurant, as well as The Rooftop by JG, a new standard in fine dining comes to Beverly Hills. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is also home to La Prairie spa. It is a haven where guests may relax, rejuvenate, and restore while treating themselves to the brand's internationally recognized signature products, experiencing age-defying science and skin care expertise in one of the six private treatment rooms and two relaxation rooms.

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St. Regis Bora Bora is ready to offer you a peaceful and luxurious Valentine’s Day with your loved one. Bora Bora’s sprawling 44-acre resort matches blissful Polynesian paradise with flawless signature service. The 90-room resort consists of private land villas and private overwater villas perched upon the beautiful turquoise waters of the South Pacific. Visitors are consumed by views of Mount Otemanu, in addition to the white sand beaches and crystal-clear water, both spanning for miles.

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort encourages guests to make the most of their stay in Bora Bora with hotel offerings and activities to accommodate every type of traveler -  from swimming with sharks and stingrays, to romantic boat cruises.

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Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is ready to give you an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. Start your day at the SoSPA where you can get two special offers for your romantic day: a couple’s massage followed by a glass of champagne in the lounge, or a couple’s massage in a VIP room with aromatherapy nirvana and champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. Le Salon is ready to get you Valentine’s Day ready with their celebrity hair stylist team. For $100, you will be treated to a conditioning treatment, blow dry, and glass of rosé. For more information or to make an appointment, please click here.

End your night at Esterel Restaurant for a romantic “Mediterranean Rendezvous” with Executive Chef Pete Manfredini. Begin with Oyster & Leek Fondue (oysters, melted leeks, béchamel gratinée) or Seared Scallops (brandade potato cake, lobster nage & fine herbs). Finish off with your choice of Baked Quince (honey poached, crunchy streusel topping), Fig Panna Cotta (spiced fig compote), or Chocolate-Hazelnut Mousse Cake (candied hazelnuts). To view the Valentine’s Day menu or to book a reservation, please click here.

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Malibu Beach Inn is ready to keep the romance alive this Valentine's Day with an exclusive new package. Spend the night with your date and let Malibu Beach Inn pay for a three-course meal at their restaurant, Carbon Beach Club, anytime from February 9th through February 18th – you pick the date! For $755, this package includes residence in a King Premier Ocean Front Room and dinner for two at Carbon Beach Club.

If you choose not to spend the night and would simply like to enjoy a romantic dinner for two, Carbon Beach Club’s Valentine’s Day pre-fixe menu is $68 per person and $95 with wine pairing. You and your loved one can savor in the three-course meal from the Foie Gras Paté, to the Creekstone Grilled Flat Iron, ending with a deliciously sweet Strawberry Saint-Honoré. Whether you choose to dine on the oceanfront terrace suspended directly over the Pacific Ocean, or fireside under a woolly blanket, Carbon Beach Club is the perfect setting for romance.

Carbon Beach Club uses locally sourced ingredients from One Gun Ranch and resident farmers’ markets to ensure all of their food is completely fresh. While overlooking the ocean and enjoying the freshest coastal cuisine, you can order drinks from Carbon Beach Club’s award-winning barman. To book your reservation, please click here.

For more information, please email
kendal@ballantinespr.com.

Sunset Marquis is ready to give your Valentine’s Day the celebrity treatment. Centrally located between Beverly Hills, Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles, and the beach, and mere steps from the world famous Sunset Strip, Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, California offers 152 renovated luxurious suites and villas, including newly-launched North Villas designed by Owner Mark Rosenthal himself, and featuring a Game Room for hotel VIPs.

Accommodations are intertwined within a 3.5-acre oasis of gardens and private retreats. Since opening its doors in 1963, the hotel has served as a home-away-from-home to rock legends, filmmakers, writers, actors and discerning guests from around the world. It features indoor and al fresco dining in its world-class restaurant, Cavatina, two heated outdoor pools, the iconic BAR 1200, and a full-service spa that’s open to local and out-of-town guests. Additional guest amenities include NightBird Recording Studios, home to numerous Grammy winning artists, and the Morrison Hotel Gallery, featuring a collection of some of the most renowned celebrity photography, of which more than one million dollars' worth lines the walls and corridors of Sunset Marquis.

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The Fess Parker Santa Barbara, soon to be rebranded and reintroduced as The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in May 2018, has been a desired location for couples since its opening. Set along the coast just steps away from the Pacific Ocean with panoramic views of the beach and Santa Barbara palm trees as a backdrop, the iconic resort is the ideal destination for a weekend getaway. In addition to being situated across from the ocean, it is also steps always from Santa Barbara’s Downtown shopping and dining attractions. For those who choose to relax on-site, the resort offers a large pool with a poolside bar, numerous dining options, spa, bicycle rentals and two tennis courts with professional tennis instructors on-hand. The Fess Parker Resort is truly the picture-perfect setting.

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danielle.herbst@ballantinespr.com.

Located in the historic Oregon Pioneer Building in the heart of Downtown, Hi-Lo Hotel sets a new standard for the modern day Portland luxury experience. They will be offering two special packages for those looking for a romantic escape this Valentine’s Day – one High and one Low.

For those lovers who are seeking to indulge this Valentine’s Day, Hi-Lo will be offering the Highest of Highs package, which will include: an overnight stay in Premium accommodations, overnight valet parking, chocolate dipped strawberries upon arrival, sparkling wine upon arrival, dinner for 2 at Alto Bajo ($100 F&B credit), breakfast in bed for 2 ($40 F&B credit), a custom poem written by a local poet, and last, but not least, a lovers intimacy kit. For the undercover lovers, Hi-Lo will be offering the Lowest of Lows package, which will include: an overnight stay in Deluxe accommodations, $20 Uber or Lyft credit, chocolate dipped bacon upon arrival, Alto Bajo Rojo upon arrival, and dinner in bed ($50 F&B credit).

Starting at $299, both packages will be offered through February 19, 2018. For reservations, use the promotional code LUV when booking online or call at 1(800) 228-9290.

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trisha@ballantinespr.com.