What could be cozier than an island retreat on Valentine's Day, which falls on a Saturday this year. On Nantucket, the Jared Coffin House will present couples with chocolate-covered cranberries on arrival and give them a gourmet Sunday breakfast, in their choice of bed or the dining room. Rates start at $124 for Saturday night; and guests can extend the weekend starting at $75 a night. Add a jeep rental for $75 a day.
Visit www.jaredcoffinhouse.com or call 800-248-2405 or 508-228-2400.
The sweet outdoors Woodstock, Vt., has a lot of appeal for those who love the outdoors as well as each other. There are trails for skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and hiking, and Billings Farm & Museum will offer horse-drawn sleigh rides all weekend. At Woodstock Inn & Resort, the Valentine's Day in Vermont Package includes dinner for two at the Red Rooster restaurant, a Vermont Teddy Bear, and a king bedroom. Prices are from $355 a night, with a three-night minimum. Visit www.woodstockinn.com or call 800-448-7900 or 802-457-1100.
By the fireside The Blackberry Inn in Camden, Maine, has a Valentine's Special for Feb. 13-15 that includes a room with the choice of a working fireplace or Jacuzzi, flowers, and handmade chocolates. There will be a candlelight, five-course dinner for two, breakfast each morning, and a class by a pastry chef that focuses on chocolate. Two-night packages begin at $299, and a third night is $99 more. Visit www.innsatblackberrycommon.com or call 800-388-6000.
Betting on romance They say love is a gamble, so the Mohegan Sun casino and resort in Uncasville, Conn., is featuring an In Love Package that includes an overnight stay, VIP hotel check in, a dozen chocolate-covered strawberries delivered to your room, two complimentary martinis, a couples massage, and a complimentary in-room movie. Rates start at $219 a person. Visit www.mohegansun.com or call 888-777-7922. Mention code PTRMH.
RICHARD P. CARPENTER
Most prices quoted are for double occupancy, minus taxes and fees. Offers are subject to availability. Richard P. Carpenter can be reached at carpenter @globe.com.