HOLOHOLO
Dig deep for romantic lake package
Advertiser Staff
Beginning Feb. 1, romantics can treat their significant others to a weekend complete with a yacht, helicopter, gondola ride, a champagne bath, dozens of roses, diamonds and more. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas' "Love at Lake Las Vegas" romance package is on offer for $100,000, making it the most expensive package offered by the resort.
Here is what you get: Two nights in The Ritz-Carlton's 2,400 square-foot Presidential Suite, limousine from McCarran International Airport to helipad; couple to ride via helicopter to Lake Las Vegas with champagne, then to be serenaded while riding a gondola from the Lake Las Vegas helicopter landing to The Ritz-Carlton's shore, Cristal Champagne and gourmet picnic basket upon arrival, in-room dinner to be prepared by a dedicated chef and waiters.
Dinner for the second night will include a private champagne-tasting dinner aboard Lake Las Vegas' yacht, a string-trio to play for couple throughout the evening, rose petals strewn throughout yacht, 14 dozen roses, use of a luxury car of choice during stay, $50,000 shopping spree at Neiman Marcus, complete with roundtrip limousine service, $5,000 line of credit at the MonteLago Casino, private fantasy butler, butler-drawn Cristal bath, Prada Beauty couples body treatment, personalized bathrobes and monogrammed pillow cases.
Of course, if your budget does not run to the "Love at Lake Las Vegas" package, then the resort's "Desire in the Desert" romance package begins at $349 and includes: One night stay at the resort, with available suite option, champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, rose petal turndown, breakfast in bed for two, resort fee. valet parking. Reservations: (702) 567-4756 or (800) 686-2759. Information: www.ritzcarlton.com.
Australia north: Get a taste of the Australian Outback at Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort near Santa Barbara, Calif. The weekend package includes a barbecue contest, a whip-cracking lesson, a wine seminar debating the virtues of Shiraz vs. Syrah and unlimited golf, horseback riding, tennis, fly-fishing and archery. Cost is $848 per person, double occupancy ($247 single surcharge), which includes two nights' studio lodging, all meals (including wine), activities and equipment. Contact: Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, Santa Ynez; (888) 425-4725, www.alisal.com.
