LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT THE RITZ CARLTON

Issued 13th August 2010

Not only is the most romantic day of the year approaching but it is also the season of proposals when couples decide to take the big leap of faith and get engaged or lucky ladies will be will be pleasantly surprised by a proposal and whisked away to a Palladian hideaway! The hotel is also a memorable destination to enjoy some time out with your loved one by relaxing in the spa or taking a stroll on the idyllic River Walk.

Three packages are sure to entice romantics to the hotel offering couples a choice of a 1 or 2 night’s stay at the hotel and choice of a romantic dinner or lunch on Valentine’s Day.

The Valentine’s Escape is a short break filled with an afternoon of culinary delights, valid on February 13th and starts from €325 per couple. This includes overnight accommodation in a Deluxe Room on Saturday, February 13th, full Irish breakfast buffet for two in the restaurant, a 3- course plated set Valentine’s lunch menu in Gordon Ramsay at Powerscourt and Late check out at 4 pm on Sunday, February 14th, 2010. This package is also available in Garden View Suites and in Mountain View Suites. (Rates are subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Rates listed are per room, per night, single or double occupancy and include local taxes. Seating for Valentine’s lunch is from 1pm to 3pm. Beverages are not included in the dining arrangements.)

The Romantic Retreat package is valid February 13th, 2010 offering a romantic overnight stay and Candlelit dinner in The Sugar Loaf Lounge and starts from €365 per couple. This package includes overnight accommodation in a Deluxe Room on Saturday 13th February, full Irish breakfast buffet for two people in the restaurant on 14th and a 3- course plated set Candlelight Dinner menu at The Sugar Loaf on the evening of 13th February. (Rates are subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Rates listed are per room, per night, single or double occupancy and include local taxes. Beverages are not included in the dining arrangements.)

The Gourmet Valentine package is valid on February 12th & 13th and this two night stay starts from €690 per couple (€345 per night). Experience complete pampering with your loved one on this two- night’s romantic getaway which includes overnight accommodation in a Deluxe Room on Friday & Saturday, February 12th & 13th, Full Irish breakfast buffet for two daily in the restaurant and a 4- course plated set Candlelight Dinner menu in Gordon Ramsay at Powerscourt. (Rates are subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Rates listed are per room, per night, single or double occupancy and include local taxes. Seating for dinner is at 6 pm or 9 pm, subject to availability and needs to be confirmed by the restaurant. Beverages are not included in the dining arrangements.)

For more information please see www.ritzcarlton/powerscourt.com.  Reservations can be made by calling +353 1 274 8888 or email: powerscourtreservations@ritzcarlton.com

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