Press release: Share the green love this Valentine

MEDIA RELEASE: MONDAY 21 JANUARY, 2008 

Share the green love this Valentine's weekend

1. Cosy couples Cornwall weekend with local produce galore...

St Ives hotel accommodation in Cornwall  - special weekend package from £280 - £360 for two adults, for two nights
Includes breakfast, green cocktail on arrival (made with award winning Cornish Camel Valley Brut), luxury green bouquet (grown on Tregothnan Estate only 30 miles away), gift box of Tregothnan Estate grown green tea, gift selection of luxury Cornish organic beauty products from Trevarno and entrance tickets to see the beautiful estate. Valid anytime from 4-21 Feb inclusive.

2. Relaxing break for the singleton looking to escape...

Singles supplement waived for yoga holiday in Italy, 14 - 18 February from £220 - EXCLUSIVE for responsibletravel.com
Take time out to relax and recharge your mind, body and soul on this Valentine's weekend trip to the medieval Italian village of Casperia. Price includes accommodation in beautifully restored house; 90 minute yoga class daily; breakfast; free weekend sauna; guided walk and free use of bikes. Prices start from £220 to £270 depending on accommodation choice.

3. Remote Scottish outdoor weekend break...

10% off all stays at this Crieff B&B in Perthshire in February - from £22 per person per night
Spend a weekend outdoors, cycling, hill walking, fishing and horse riding. The owners offer a real family welcome to their home and their ethics and commitment to the environment has been incorporated into this B&B - they have a Silver Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.


4. Tropical paradise for those planning to propose...

Malaysia beach resort - tropical paradise from just £30 - £70 per person per night all inclusive

This magnificent beach resort is nestled between mountains, tropical jungle and the clear turquoise waters of Tioman Island. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including trekking, snorkelling, kayaking and diving. The resort is designed to harmoniously blend with the natural surroundings.

Each building is connected to a natural feature, be it a giant rock or a magnificent tree. All waste is recycled or disposed of responsibly.
** Read how one couple got engaged at this resort **

5. Luxury eco villa for stylish lovebirds...

Seychelles luxury villa holiday - free Valentine's Day gourmet dinner from local produce

All the villas at this exclusive boutique hotel are made from local and natural materials.  With their thatched roofs, they blend perfectly into the natural environment of the tropical forest. This resort is owned 100% by Seychellois.

On Valentine's Day guests can enjoy a special 6 course gala dinner, live-music, a cocktail and locally-made gift. Guests staying for 5 nights or more will also receive a free upgrade to a romantic beach dinner or sunset boat trip. Prices from £261 - £415 per person per night based on double occupancy on half board meal plan.

6. Mountain group adventure for solo travellers

19 day trek to Everest Base Camp , departing 1 February, from £1,199 including flights
The trail follows the course of the Dudh Kosi, the ‘River of Milk’, gradually climbing through forests of rhododendron and magnolia. As you trek, the peaks of the Himalaya will loom above you, providing outstanding views. All porters are equipped with appropriate clothing and footwear and size and weight of loads carried is assessed prior to setting off. You will stay in locally owned accommodation, use local guides and transport owned and operated by local people wherever possible.