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Want to know one of the best facts we have heard all day? Sunday July 24 in New York City is showing extraordinary numbers for couples who want to marry on this day -- four times the amount since the last record on Valentine's Day in 2003 -- that they were lotterying spots to excited couples, but turns out everybody won the marriage lottery! It's a day for the history books, twice. Yay for the gays!
But where are all these happily married couples going to go after the ceremony? Well, we've racked up even more honeymoon specials set aside just for LGBT couples marrying in 2011. See below...
Greater Fort Lauderdale Sweepstakes
WIN a free romantic honeymoon either at:
The Royal Palms Resort and Spa, including:
- Five nights accomodation
- Couples massage, side-by-side in tranquil orchid themed treatment rooms
- Long-stemmed chocolate strawberries
- Bouquet of rainbow roses in your room
- Dinner for two at G.G.'s with wine flight and special cake dessert
OR
The Atlantic Resort and Spa, including:
- Three-night stay in an Ocean View Studio featuring a private balcony, fully-equipped kitchenette and an oversized marble bathroom
- Couples massage
- Two complimentary welcome cocktails
- 20% discount at Spa Atlantic
- Complimentary room upgrade based on availability
Visit: Sunny.org/HoneymoonWithPride to enter.
The London NYC
“Celebrate Love” package includes:
- Couples massage (60 minutes) in the intimacy of your own suite once during your stay.
- The signature London Cocktail delivered to your suite
- Assorted canapés prepared by the culinary team of chef Gordon Ramsay delivered to your suite
- Two complimentary plush robes for relaxing
- London Suite accommodations
Visit: TheLondonNYC.com
James Hotel
“Peace, Love and Room Service” package includes:
- 10% of the proceeds from their stay to the Human Rights Campaign
- Two free customized “Peace Love & Room Service” nightshirts
- $50 toward room service.
- Valid at either the James Chicago or NYC properties
Visit: JamesHotels.com
Rogosta Hotels Collection
“Rainbow Getaway Honeymoon” package throughout the following 3 properties.
Hotel Raito
- Accommodation in double room (5 night min)
- Daily in-room breakfast service
- 1 bottle of champagne and fresh fruit at arrival
- Welcome cocktail
- 1 dinner from daily menu (beverages excluded)
- 1 cocktail and 1 dinner from traditional menu (additional beverages excluded)
- Boat trip along the Amalfi Coast
- 1 visit to the Ceramic Museum in Raito
- 1 Spa entrance per person (access to heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath and tea relaxation room)
- 1 60-minute total body massage per person (note: spa appointments must be made in advance)
- Prices from 330.00 Euros, valid until Oct 31.
Relais Paradiso
- Accommodation in double room (5 night min)
- Buffet Breakfast with room service available
- Swarovski cocktail in Swarovski glass upon arrival
- Pre-dinner cocktail and romantic candlelit dinner on private dining terrace featuring special chefs menu, music, and red roses (additional beverages not included)
- Shopping excursion in Salerno with private transportation
- Complimentary couples massage
- Prices from 480.00 Euros, valid until Oct 31
Visit: RagostaHotels.com
La Plage Resort
- Accommodation in double room (5 night min)
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Prosecco with strawberries and chocolate upon arrival
- Pre-dinner cocktail and romantic candlelit dinner by the sea followed by exclusive, private SPA entrance featuring poolside candles, champagne and strawberries
- Sunset boat excursion with evening dive followed by oysters, cocktails and dinner served from special chefs menu
- Guided tour of Taormina and Castelmola
- 1 complimentary 60-minute hot stone massage per person
- Prices from 620.00 Euros, valid until Oct 31
Visit: RagostaHotels.com
The Royal Palms Resort & Spa
“Royal Bliss” package includes:
- Six nights of blissful accomodation
- Be swept up upon arrival by limo
- Long stemmed rainbow roses and chocolate dipped strawberries await in a Supreme King Room
- A cozy breakfast in bed, champagne lunch poolside, special four-course dinner with wine flights at G.G.'s and a personal celebration cake are part of this romantic getaway.
- Two spa treatments
- Private beachside photo shoot with gay celebrity photographer Dennis Dean on
- Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway on the resort’s new Prestige 500, 50-foot luxury yacht
- The Royal Bliss package is $6,400.
Visit: RoyalPalms.com
The Atlantic Resort and Spa
“Preferred Pride” package includes:
- Overnight accommodations in an Ocean View Studio featuring a private balcony, fully-equipped kitchenette and an oversized marble bathroom
- Two complimentary welcome cocktails
- 20 percent discount at Spa Atlantic
- Complimentary room upgrade based on availability
- Rates are $159 per night
IN ADDITION
- The Atlantic Resort & Spa is offering a complimentary couples massage to the first 10 married duos who book the Preferred Pride package
Visit: AtlanticHotelFL.com
The Grand Resort and Spa
“Romance by the Sea” package includes:
- Two nights in a choice of Junior Suite, One Bedroom Suite, or One Bedroom Penthouse at the property
- Champagne and gourmet chocolates are given upon arrival
- Guests receive a choice of a Couples’ Massage or Couples’ Facial at the spa
- Two Grand Resort logo robes
- Packages rates starting at $466.87
Visit: GrandResort.net
