This Valentine’s Day, The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Miami are celebrating the day of love with romantic and “not-so-romantic” activities for those seeking a twist on the traditional holiday.

When the sun rises on October 8, it will be 10 years that The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami opened its doors in the charming lush neighborhood of Coconut Grove, just minutes from the heart of Downtown Miami and steps away Biscayne Bay.

In an informal survey of business & leisure travelers staying with the Business Break and City Reconnect packages at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, the box “Good Night’s Sleep” was checked along with “service and amenities” for reason travelers would return to the location. “I never get any sleep on the road,” said one traveler.

What could be more romantic than a proposal under the stars in a Biscayan courtyard set amidst the backdrop of a magnificent waterfall flanked by curving semi-circular stairways?  From the moment the bride and groom are engaged and continuing through their first anniversary celebration, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami offers ideas and programs to make the experience as joyous and memorable as possible. 

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, the area’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel and one of only two “boutique” hotels within The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company introduces the Italian Villa design prevalent throughout it public spaces to its 115 guestrooms and suites with a renovation that includes Italian Villa damask patterns, Carrara marble bathrooms and dark Emperador marble-topped dressers that create the feeling of being in a luxurious, private villa.

Bizcaya restaurant is a culinary magnet in Coconut Grove. Accolades range from Conde Nast Traveler naming it one of the top 75 new restaurants in the world, the Miami Herald saying it is “Exceptional," Zagat calling in the “best continental cuisine,” and in October 2005, Gourmet magazine heralding it as one of Miami’s best restaurants and best “power lunch” spot.

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami is located within minutes of the Coral Gables shopping district and international business and banking centers of Brickell Avenue and downtown Miami. It is easily accessible from the Miami International Airport and international cruise terminals. Exciting nightlife, fine restaurants, area attractions, upscale boutiques, and water activities are steps away, while South Beach is a short drive from the hotel. The hotel is located on the first eight floors in one of two, identical 22-story modern glass towers.

The Boutique Spa is a hidden gem in Miami known to spa aficionados for its body and facial therapies, intimate surroundings, personalized service, full fitness center, complimentary valet parking and access to the sublime private elevated pool with any treatment. In addition, The Boutique Spa features a signature treatment found nowhere else in Miami: the exclusive Tandem Facial and Pedicure. 

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, is the area’s only luxury AAA Five Diamond hotel, located in one of the world’s most vibrant and desirable destinations.

Often referred to as the northernmost capital of South America and the gateway to Latin America, Miami is a hotspot for destination weddings, with endless beaches, palm trees, tropical breezes, live music, myriad cuisine and architecture making an intoxicating blend for pre and post-nuptials. In this sizzling melting pot, it is not unusual to see a blend of two cultures come together to form a marital bond, prompting The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Miami to create “Culturally Authentic Weddings” to incorporate the bride and groom’s cultural heritage into wedding ceremonies with music, cuisine, décor and traditions.