Lansdowne Resort Features Month of Romance & Valentine's Day Weekend Hotel Packages in Leesburg, VA

Lansdowne Resort, by Destination Hotels & Resorts, announced today their lineup of romance packages, spa experiences, events and dining options as the AAA Four Diamond resort in Leesburg, VA prepares to celebrates the Month of Romance, February 1-28, 2014. Ideal for a Valentine's Day weekend getaway near Washington, D.C., full details of the Northern Virginia romantic resort's month-long celebration can be found at www.LansdowneResort.com/Romance.

"We look forward to the 'Month of Romance' every year," said Michael Snapkoski, director of sales and marketing at Lansdowne Resort. "What makes this year unique is Valentine's falling on a Friday followed by a holiday on Monday, so we created programming, especially on that weekend to encourage an extended stay. But, we have great romance packages, spa retreats and wine tours throughout the entire month of February."

Lansdowne Resort is offering a total of six romance-themed packages, but one specifically designed for the Valentine's Day Weekend. The Lover's Holiday at Lansdowne hotel package requires a two-night minimum stay and includes a bottle a champagne upon arrival, a four-course dinner at On The Potomac restaurant and daily buffet breakfast in Riverside Hearth. This romantic resort package in Leesburg also includes admission to a special Truffles Making Class hosted by pastry chef Lindsay Cromartie where the guests learn and make their own truffles to take home and share. If guests prefer to stay Saturday and Sunday nights, the four-course dinner can be used to attend a special performance by jazz vocalist Jason Paul Curtis and the Swinglab Trio in the Crooked Billet located adjacent to the hotel at The Golf Club at Lansdowne on February 16 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This package starts from $599 per couple.

The It's Date Night package starts from $308 and includes deluxe hotel accommodations, a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, $150 dining credit, buffet breakfast for two and a s'mores kit to enjoy at the resort's fire pit on the Outdoor Terrace.

Lansdowne Resort is located just outside of DC and within 45 minutes of more than two dozen wineries, so guests can select from two wine tour packages during February. Discover DC's Wine Country is offered on weekends only, and includes overnight accommodations, buffet breakfast for two, round trip transportation to 868 Estate and Hillsborough Vineyards on Saturday, and to Doukénie and Breaux Wineries on Sunday. The cost of tastings at each winery is additional. The cost of this package starts from $251.

Shared Wines and Treasured Times wine tour package starts from $528 and provides a more intimate wine tour package as a private car for five hours is included along with overnight accommodations, $100 dining credit, and buffet breakfast for two. With this Virginia Wine Country package, guests can choose to visit resort winery partners including Breaux Vineyards, Corcoran Vineyards, Doukénie Winery and Sunset Hills Vineyard.

If lounging with your love in the spa is more appealing, the resort's 12,000 square foot Spa Minérale is offering a pair of romance packages and special February spa treatments. The Couples Spa Escape starts from $337 and includes overnight stay, a 50-minute Swedish couples massage and a glass of champagne per person to enjoy after the treatment. Or, For The Love of Spa includes overnight hotel accommodations, bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, complimentary round of drinks at Stonewalls Tavern, $100 dining credit per stay, $200 spa credit per stay, and buffet breakfast for two, all starting from $464.

Spa Minérale is also featuring three special romance-inspired experiences throughout February. The Love Me Tender Massage is a 50-minute service using an antioxidant rich olive fruit and grape seed oil blend, infused with notes of cinnamon and cloves. It all comes with a romance themed cocktail for $140 per person.

The Paint the Town Red Velvet pedicure relaxes tired feet and includes a massage using white velvet butter cream, scented with Shea butter. Toes are then painted fiery red and topped off with a red velvet cupcake, all for $75. The My Sweet Butter Cup pedicure is also $75 and uses a butter brulée whole milk soak, sweet scented exfoliation with a special blend of brown sugar, premium aged rum and rice bran oil with a hint of butterscotch. The foot massage uses a peppery caramel body milk lotion. A special romance themed cocktail is served with the service.

For the entire Valentine's Day Weekend, guests can enjoy a series of four and three course dinners, and a la carte served at On The Potomac and Crooked Billet restaurants. Call 703-726-1449 to learn more and to make reservations.

Lastly, two special events are scheduled at the Northern Virginia romance resort. On Saturday, February 15, pastry chef Lindsay Cromartie hosts a Truffle Making Class at 3:00 p.m. Guests will learn how to make the delicious confections, and have the opportunity to take home the treats they make. Non-package guests can attend the event for $25 per person.

On Sunday, February 16, jazz vocalist Jason Paul Curtis and the Swinglab Trio highlight an intimate and romantic evening as guests enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by executive chef Robert Bradley. A Night Out with Jason Paul Curtis is from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Crooked Billet restaurant. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 703-726-1449. The cost is $150 per couple.

To book any of the Month of Romance packages, or to learn more, go to the resort's website at: www.LansdowneResort.com, or call 877-419-8400.

About Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne Resort is the Washington, DC area's only full-service resort. A recipient of the AAA Four-Diamond Award in every year of its existence, this resort combines impeccable service, urban style, understated luxury and premium amenities.

Situated in the heart of DC Wine Country, Lansdowne Resort combines luxury accommodations, the world-class Spa Minérale, 45 holes of championship golf at The Golf Club at Lansdowne and a wide variety of delectable dining options. Recognized as one of the Mid-Atlantic's premier resorts and IACC (International Association of Conference Centers) certified conference centers, this 500-acre gem managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts is located just 40 minutes from the Nation's Capital and only eight miles from Dulles International Airport. See www.LansdowneResort.com for details. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination Hotels & Resorts is an authentic collection of luxury and upscale independent hotels and resorts across North America. Offering enriching, locally-inspired experiences from alpine adventures and stunning beachfronts to urban landmarks, each property reflects the natural surroundings and culture of its distinctive locale. With more than 40 properties in premier travel destinations, including Aspen, Chicago, Denver, Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, Maui, Miami, New Orleans, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Santa Fe, Seattle, Vail and Washington D.C., the award-winning portfolio features renowned golf courses, indigenous spas, and exceptional culinary venues. For more information on Destination Hotels & Resorts, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Twitter: @Destination. Like us on Facebook: DestinationHotels.