Now that’s what I call a Valentine’s surprise. The Hotel Indigo in Atlanta has a Valentine’s package which includes a stay at the hotel, breakfast, a bottle of Dom Perignon and, you won’t believe this, a 1.5 caret ring.  Yep. The ring is included.  The wedding is not included. The Proposal Package at the Hotel Indigo is available through Feb. 16. Reservations, however must be made five days in advance. Hotel Indigo is a luxury hotel located in 12 cities in the U.S.  There are apparently, 60 future locations planned.

Photos courtesy of Hotel Indigo

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I can’t stand grumpy men!  My date for an otherwise pleasant weekend get-away at the Brasstown Valley Resort got on my last nerve. He didn’t like the cold. I thought that it was a pleasantly nippy winter. He hoped it didn’t snow. ”Let it snow,” I sighed.

 Thank goodness that I had the common sense to bring a good book. Thank goodness that the Brasstown Valley Resort was so beautiful, that even a whiny, high maintenance, complaining date couldn’t spoil my vacation. So, Brasstown Valley earns a thumbs up from me. Singles can relax and unwind. Couples, I imagine, can snuggle near the gigantic fireplace in the main lodge and share kisses in the heated pool or the hot tub.

I ended up reading my book and drinking hot chocolate while sitting in a big overstuffed chair in the main lodge. I remember that the book was awesome. I don’t know where my date went. Oh well.

If you are planning to go to Brasstown Valley for Valentine’s day,  rates start at $160.50 per night for accommodations for two, including champagne and chocolates when you arrive and breakfast in the dining room. For $30 more, you can get a fireplace or valley view room upgrade. Hopefully, you won’t need to pack a good book just in case your date starts trippin’.

The resort is two hours from Atlanta in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia.

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There’s nothing like a stay at cozy bed and breakfast for heating up a romantic night. Tea Cakes at 1003 Lena Street is an Atlanta luxury bed and breakfast, offering chocolates, flowers and fruit. You can also have a romantic picnic at a local park (if it’s not too cold out) or book an appointment at a nearby spa to really make your evening special.

Below, is an outside view of other bed and breakfast in Atlanta, the University Inn at Emory, 1767 N. Decatur Road. This Inn’s location is fabulous. You are near neighborhoods, so you can take romantic walks, shop for special treats at neighborhood strip malls, and spend the rest of the time cuddled  with your honey.

In the spring, you’ll appreciate strolling through the gardens at the Inman  Park Bed and Breakfast, 100 Waverly Way, a historic home with 18th and 19th Century furnishings. The home has gorgeous high ceilings, and is only two miles from downtown Atlanta. It’s near the Underground, Phillips Arena, and the World of Coca Cola. You can walk to shops and restaurants.

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