Cozy Up With Your Sweetheart in Colorado This Valentine's Day

DENVER, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is one of the most romantic times of year in Colorado. Beautiful, snowcapped mountains act as a dramatic backdrop for couples while scores of hotels and resorts around the state offer a number of special deals and packages, making it easy to plan a special getaway for two. Below is a sampling of Colorado deals and packages for Valentine's Day - and beyond.

• Get Pampered in Durango. Escape for two nights to Durango's Blue Lake Ranch Bed and Breakfast. Spacious 'casita' accommodations with mountain views, a roaring fireplace, jacuzzi, wine or champagne, cheese platter, in-room massages and daily breakfast complete the package, starting at $455/couple. www.bluelakeranch.com; 970-384-4537
• Love is in the Air at Gateway Canyons. Gateway Canyons, a jewel nestled on Colorado's western slope, offers a "Love is in the Air" package that includes a scenic air tour, massages, a carriage ride, bottle of Colorado wine, Valentine's dinner and chocolate-covered strawberries. Prices start at $376 per person. www.gatewaycanyons.com; 866-671-4733
• Soak and Spa in Pagosa Springs. Pamper yourselves at the Springs Resort and Spa with 24-hour access to hot springs pools, bottle of champagne, two one-hour Swedish massages, dinner coupon, gourmet chocolates and more. Pricing starts at $554 per night. www.pagosahotsprings.com; 800-225-0934
• A New 'Twist' on Romance in Denver. The funky Curtis Hotel in Denver is offering a package that features a Twister board game setup on the bed upon check in. Accommodations for two, bottle of wine in room or a round of shots at The Corner Office as well as rose petal turndown service. Prices start at $229 per night. www.thecurtis.com; 800-525-6651
• Rustic Getaway in Woodland Park. Enjoy two nights lodging at the Rusty Spur Bunk and Barn in Woodland Park, including a hot tub soak under the stars at the base of Pikes Peak, champagne, chocolate and a gourmet breakfast. Rates start at $175. www.rustyspurbunkandbarn.com; 719-687-4260
• Romance on Skis in Breckenridge. Ski lovers looking for deals should check out Breckenridge. The resort offers packages featuring three nights lodging and three days of lift tickets at the Breckenridge Ski Resort starting at just $133 per person, per night. www.gobreck.com; 888-251-2417
• Stay and Horseback Ride in Almont. Enjoy one night's lodging at Almont Resort and an hour-long horseback ride for two through snow-covered meadows. Prices start at $195 per night. Discount ski lift tickets are available with lodging purchase. www.almontresort.com; 970-641-4009
• Second Night Free in Crested Butte. Stay one night and get the second for free at the Elevation Hotel and Spa, a slope side property at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. www.skicb.com; 877-326-1467
• Mountains of Love in Telluride. Includes lodging at Mountain Lodge at Telluride, a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival, along with either a couple's massage or private individual 60-minute massage. Prices start at $125 per person, per night. www.mountainlodgetelluride.com; 970-369-5000

SOURCE Colorado Tourism Office