Jan 24, 2019

A lovely display with flowers and a heart tied with string bearing a note saying 'i love you'.With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s important to have your romantic getaway planned well in advance. Soon, all of the top spots will be booked, and you definitely don’t want to be scrambling at the last minute to book a reservation. If you’re now looking to make reservations to celebrate this day of love, here are a few of the top spots around Madison, Wisconsin.

Get Your Hotel Squared Away ASAP

When it comes to hotel reservations around Valentine’s Day, sooner is always better than later. There are several romantic hotels around, so try to book one of these if you can.

The Buckingham Inn in Madison is the perfect quiet and romantic spot to center your Valentine’s holiday around. Each suite features some of the most sought-after amenities, including luxury towels and toiletries, local chocolates, bathrobes, an HDTV, and a large bathtub. These rooms are perfect for snuggling up together on a romantic vacation. Every morning, you’ll experience a fresh, delicious homemade breakfast that includes yogurt, fruit, and a sweet or savory entree.

For an even more pastoral-feeling approach to your romantic getaway, check in at the Speckled Hen Inn. Your window will greet you with the pleasant sights of nature, which usually entails snow around February, and you may even see some farm animals. The Valentine’s Day breakfast special includes a delicious three-course breakfast from the dates of February 8-18. Each room includes complimentary snacks and cotton bath linens, and some rooms have large tubs with jets.

Restaurant Reservations

If you don’t need a hotel, that’s excellent news. However, there are still a few things that need to be handled in order to pull off the perfect Valentine’s Day. Making your restaurant reservations well ahead of time is sage advice. Take care of it now, and you won’t have to sweat about it later. Here are a few restaurant ideas to complement your romantic evening.

Chez Nanou is a delightful and romantic French Bistro. Here you’ll be served a menu created by two amazing French chefs. All the food is excellent and authentic. If available, try the beef bourguignon or cassolettes gratinees. End your meal with some amazing lavender creme brulee.

Anyone looking to break out of the typical mold of a romantic French restaurant or upscale steakhouse will want to make their way over to Forequarter. This rustic eatery uses fresh, local ingredients to prepare unique dishes that will create a lasting memory on your palate. The mustard ricotta dumplings with shiitake mushroom broth are flavorful and irresistible.

Plan a Trip to the Spa

Treat yourselves to a relaxing massage or spa treatment. There are several area spas to choose from, but Rejuvenation Spa is one of the top options. It offers plenty of spa treatments in your choice of duration, including standard massages, Aveda stone fusion massages, chakra massages, and Thai massages.

The earlier you plan your Valentine’s Day activities, the more fun you’ll have and the less stress you’ll encounter when trying to find a reservation. Remember these spots once you start making plans.

 

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