Valentine’s Day: Monterey Style

RomanticRoomDesigns.comCandy, jewelry and flowers are nice… but imagine following a trail of red silk rose petals to a bedroom lit by candlelight –  complete with long stemmed roses and strawberries dipped in chocolate!

That’s just one of the services offered by “Romantic Room Designs” for Valentine’s Day, honeymoons, anniversaries, proposals – or any occasion you want to make special.

Of course, you don’t have to spend a bundle to splurge on your sweetheart. Wake up early, pick up almond croissants from the Paris Bakery Cafe, and head to Lover’s Point in Pacific Grove  – one of the few places on the West Coast where you can watch the sun rise over the ocean.

And if you do need accommodations in the area, may we suggest a townhouse overlooking the Point with a picture postcard view?

Babymoons: Snuggle up to the Latest Travel Trend

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Babymoons” are the hottest new travel trend — “pre-baby” vacations (to give prospective parents time to relax and reconnect before birth) — or “post-baby” getaways (to give new families time to bond).

Of course, we’re in favor of any excuse to take a vacation on the Monterey Peninsula. If you have a bun in the oven (or even if you don’t) either of these two properties have “rest” and “relaxation” written all over them.

Stoke up the wood-burning fireplace, snuggle under a fluffy duvet, and enjoy the serene ocean views from this 3br/2ba Carmel cottage (just a short stroller ride to downtown Carmel and the beach).

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You might never leave the master bedroom of this charming, two bedroom Cape Cod bungalow. Decorated in cheery blue and yellow, with plush carpeting underfoot, the cozy master suite features a fireplace and French doors that open to a private sunbathing deck.

The living room, with walls of windows overlooking a lovely flower garden, is the perfect spot to watch a movie, listen to music — or sing lullabies.