Gourmet lifestyle Getaways
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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BAHRAIN BAY What’s on offer?
Hop on a short-haul flight to one of the most romantic hotel’s in Manama, for heart-throbbing packages, decadent dining, spa treatments and more. On February 14, the hotel’s authentic Italian restaurant Vento is set to all love seekers with a four-course specialty menu prepared by Italian Chef Cristian Lisci. The menu begins with asparagus cream and crispy prawns, and continues with a line-up of romance-instilled dishes such as pink ravioli saffron with ricotta, pan seared hammour, or tenderloin scalloppini truffle cream and potato porcini soufflé. As a sweet ending, guests enjoy a delicious melting hot chocolate cake with pink peppercorn. Or, on the same night enjoy dinner at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, the Hotel’s American steak restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Brian Becher, will be
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sharing the love with an enchanting five-course dinner menu. CUT’s special dinner menu on Valentine’s Day will feature beluga caviar from the Caspian Sea, French black truffle gnocchi, pan roasted French loup de mare, a duo of USDA prime beef and a lavish dessert highlighting sweet fresh raspberries with white chocolate mousse. After dinner, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay invites you to experience the Couple’s Retreat package, where you can indulge in a two-hour spa ritual complete with a relaxing full body massage, skin scrub and express facial using only 100 percent natural products. The journey continues as guests savor a romanceinfused three-course lunch, snacks or dinner including non-alcoholic beverages at Vento. Get in touch: Call +973 1711 5000 or see fourseasons.com/Bahrain.
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SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, DUBAI What’s on offer?
Spoil your special someone from the comfort of your luxury suite (Suite Romance Package). Delight in a romantic three-course set menu brought to the suite with a bottle of wine and special flower arrangement. Start the following morning with breakfast in bed, then let your worries melt away with a couple’s massage at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La. Finish your getaway with Asian High Tea served in the suite. Prices starting at Dhs1,750 per couple, per room (valid February 1 – April 30, 2017) Get in touch: Call 04-405 2825 or e-mail reservations.sldb@shangri-la.com.