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'I Love You' Sounds More Convincing in a Luxurious Hotel

Omni Hotels 'Rendezvous for Two' Romance Package Begins January 21, 2000

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IRVING, Texas, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine returning to your hotel suite after a night on the town to find your bed turned down, a single red rose on your pillow, two plush robes lying on the bed and romantic music playing in the background. Then imagine waking up the next morning to breakfast-in-bed with delicious heart-shaped pancakes and maple syrup. After your breakfast, no need to pack and rush back to reality, your check-out time is not until 5 p.m. If you are not sure what to do with your extra time, not to worry, a list of 12 romantic ideas was left in your room to help spark your creativity and woo the one you love.

Your mind has just experienced Omni Hotels company-wide "Rendezvous for Two" weekend romance package that will begin January 21, 2000 and run through April 2, 2000. The package includes a weekend night stay at the Omni Hotel of your choice, breakfast-in-bed or in the hotel's restaurant, 5 p.m. check-out and evening turndown service with special romance amenities.

"Even though the package is scheduled to run for four months, we believe romance should be a year around occasion," said Kristine Serafin, corporate director of public relations and advertising. "We are encouraging each hotel to continue offering the romance package throughout the year."

Each hotel will receive a romance promotional package containing items to enhance the experience for couples staying at Omni Hotels. For example, each hotel concierge desk will be equipped with a tape and tape player for romance idea number four, which is to sneak into the hotel's ballroom and dance to "Unchained Melody." The hotels will be stocking up on champagne for romance idea number three and the flower arrangements in the lobby are ready and waiting for romance idea number one.

Along with the company-wide offer, many individual hotels are adding to the package by offering room upgrades, a list of 10 romantic things to do while staying in their city, candlelight dinners for two and massages. Package prices range from $119 at the elegant Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas to $239 at the prestigious Omni Berkshire Place in New York. Guests can book the "Rendezvous for Two" package by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI or online at http://www.omnihotels.com.

From mountain serenity to cosmopolitan cities to white sandy beaches, Omni Hotels offer luxury accommodations at more than 40 hotels and resorts located throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Surround yourself with exceptional four-diamond hospitality, exquisite decor and the exciting setting of each Omni hotel at your premier destination -- all with a signature of distinction. At your leisure, indulge in services ranging from wine tastings, gourmet dining, and contemporary fitness facilities to golf, tours of local attractions and children's activities.

Do you remember what butterflies felt like?

Here's 12 romantic ways to help you remember

1. Pick a flower from the fresh floral arrangement in the hotel lobby and present it to your loved one.

2. Butterfly Kisses! You're butterfly kissing when your face is very close to your lover's cheek and you blink your eyes, softly grazing your eyelashes against their skin.

3. Go ahead -- Splurge! Order the bottle of champagne and make a heartfelt toast to the one you love.

4. Sneak into the hotel's ballroom and dance to "Unchained Melody." Hint: the concierge has the tape in the tape player ready for your impromptu request.

5. Show affection -- hold hands, stroke each other's hair, whisper sweet nothings, Hug! Kiss! Cuddle!

6. Order breakfast-in-bed and request to have the pancakes made into the shape of a heart.

7. Recite out loud "Words of Love" from the Prophet

Love one another
But make not a bond of love
Let it rather be a moving sea
Between the shores of your souls ...

8. Revive the lost art of writing love letters! Hint: there is stationery in the guest services directory.

9. Write a toast, just for the two of you, and present it over wine at dinner.

10. Write "I Love You" on the bathroom mirror after a steamy shower.

11. Romance is eliminating all of the interruptions -- unplug the phone, turn off the TV, place the "do not disturb" sign on the door.

12. Stay at an Omni Hotel twice a year for a romantic weekend getaway.

SOURCE Omni Hotels

 

 

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