First of all, there’s the largest annual beachside Vow Renewal held on Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, FL. Every year, over 400 couples gather on Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota – one of the only places in the world where the soft, sugary sand is 99% pure quartz – to renew their vows of marriage in the romantic beachside ceremony at sunset.  The "Say 'I Do' Again: A Renewal of Marriage Vows" event takes place at 6:00 pm on Feb. 14, and is open to anyone who would like to attend– locals and visitors alike.  Couples can pre-register for event by calling 941-861-7275, and will receive a special personalized certificate and flowers. 

The Longboat Key Club and Resort, a four-diamond beachside resort, offers the “Island Romance” package, which includes club suite accommodations, champagne and strawberries upon arrival, a romantic dinner for two in the signature Sands Pointe restaurant, daily continental breakfast for two and a copy of the “Reflections of a Chef” signature cookbook.  The package starts from $495 (golf course view) per night, for two nights (minimum), plus tax and a daily resort fee.  For more information travelers can call 800.237.8821 or visit www.longboatkeyclub.com

The Captiva Beach Resort White Sand and Sunsets Getaway packagefeatures three nights lodging in a suite; two one-hour, in-room massages and three days’ rental for two beach chairs and a beach umbrella.  This package also includes dinner for two at one of the resorts’ four premier restaurants, breakfast for two at the famous Broken Egg Restaurant and one breakfast-in-bed delivery basket. Captiva Beach Resort’s White Sand and Sunsets Getaway package pricing is available Feb. 1 - April 15, 2008.  Rates are $565 per person, based on double occupancy, and are subject to space availability and do not include taxes or gratuities. For more information please call 941.349.4131 or visit www.captivabeachresort.com.

Nestled in oak trees over looking the tranquil waters of Sarasota Bay, La Palme Bed and Breakfast’s Lover’s Weekend package includes a two-night stay in the Elizabeth Perry Royale Suite or Le Prince Charles Suite during any weekend in February, and includes one dozen long stem roses, a half-pound box of dark chocolates and a complimentary bottle of red or white wine. The rate for this weekend package is $368 and advance reservations are required.  Guests staying at La Palme Royale Bed and Breakfast can also enjoy a stroll down Palm Avenue to the art galleries, fine shopping boutiques, superb dining, theater, opera or the famous Burns Court Cinema. For more information, please call 866-800-3921 or visit www.lprsrq.com.

The Suite Heart Get-A-Way package at the Best Western Ambassador Suites in Venice includes a one night/two day stay in a deluxe king mini-suite, hot breakfast in the café, dinner for two at Cassariano’s Italian Restaurantand a complimentary bottle of champagne. The package is available on February 13 and 14, 2008 and is $99.95 per person based on double occupancy.  Advance reservations are required, and travelers may visit www.bestwestern.com/ambassadorsuites and mention “CVB Promotion” when making a reservation.

Orlando’s Discovery Coveis offering three Valentine’s Packages. From chocolate and roses, to champagne and private cabanas, the exclusive, reservations-only retreat has covered all the bases for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day for two that all include an amazing day swimming with dolphins and snorkeling with rays and tropical fish. Their Valentine’s Romance Package ($299.95) gives guests the ultimate experience, combining take home amenities with a champagne chiller, one dozen red roses, and a souvenir DVD of their Discovery Cove^® experience. With spaces still available the week of February 11 and packages valid through February 29, 2008, there is plenty of time to make February a month to remember.  For more details on all packages, visit www.discoverycove.com.

The Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa is the place for the eco-minded Valentine’s celebration, with a resort-wide “eco-glam” redesign just wrapped up. Among many highlights, the new Jala Spa – that’s Sanskrit for “living in water” – is donating $5 from every signature “Jala Blue” treatment exclusively to the Reef Relief Organization. The resort has also just been awarded “One Palm” status from the Florida Lodging Association making it the first “Green Certified” resort in Key West.  Bring your honey and experience it all on Valentine’s Day with the Balance Package, featuring a $50 credit at Jala Spa as well as luxe accommodations, breakfast daily and guaranteed 2:00pm checkout. From $530, subject to availability. www.keywest.hyatt.com 

Amelia Island Plantation is home to 72 holes of championship golf, 23 tennis courts, 20 swimming pools, a remarkable spa, golf and tennis schools, a shopping village, bike trails and much more, and features a wide variety of room types and views. Their Valentines Getaway package runs from February 15 – 17 and starts at $199* per night, two nights in an ocean-view guest room with Breakfast daily and use of the Health & Fitness Center. For info, (888) 261-6162 or www.aipfl.com.

At the Amelia Hotel at the Beach locatedjust minutes from the historic downtown Fernandina area, three Valentine’s Day packages are being offered, including the Ultimate Valentine’s Escape that includes a 4 day, 3 night stay in an Ocean View Deluxe Room, complimentary breakfast and parking, certificate for dinner for two at the Crab Trap Restaurant, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, rose petals turndown, a dozen roses in a vase, fruit and cheese plate, jasmine-scented bath salts and either a horse-drawn carriage ride in historic downtown, Voyager Sail or River Sunset Cruise. Wow! Info at (877) 263-5428 or www.Ameliahotel.us

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood is offering a Love the One You’re With package that includes a guestroom and spa package with Contour Spa with prices starting at $699.00. There are also spa packages available without accommodations. Prices are good from February 1 to 18.  For more info:  www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

The AAA Four Diamond WaterColor Inn and Resort in Santa Rosa Beach is celebrating the lovers’ holiday with a romantic two-night “Four Diamond Valentine” package, aphrodisiacs included. Couples can indulge their senses with this package, which includes Swedish massages at the InnSpa and a gift of fragrant red roses, delicious chocolate-tuxedo strawberries and champagne and a three-course pre-fixe dinner for two at the Fish Out of Water restaurant.  For reservations call 866-426-2656 or visit www.watercolorinn.com.

The TradeWinds Island Resorts – the Island Grand Resort and the Sandpiper Hotel & Suites – located along the Gulf of Mexico on St. Pete Beach, offers a three night Treat Your Sweet package at the Sandpiper that includes dinner for two at Pipers Patio or Bermudas (located at sister-property, Island Grand), two welcome cocktails, two keepsake bathrobes and a surprise chocolate amenity. The one-night Bubbly, Bed & Breakfast package starts at $226 for the TradeWinds Sandpiper or $274 for the Island Grand and includes one-night accommodations, a full breakfast for two and chilled champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries upon arrival, commemorative glassware and a limited edition nature print.  The Island Grand offers honeymoon suites while the Sandpiper has “Romance Rooms.” Both rooms include a luxurious in-room Jacuzzi with king-sized beds and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. Call 800-360-4016 or visit www.tradewindsresort.com

Clearwater’s historic and charming Belleview Biltmore Resort has two Valentine’s Day packages, the Valentines Romance Package at $269.00/night features a stay in a Victorian guest room, strawberries & champagne upon arrival, dinner for two, and breakfast in bed for two. The Valentines Spa Couples Package is $299.00/night. Call 727-373-3000 or visit www.belleviewbiltmore.com

At Acqualina in Sunny Isles Shores the three-night Valentine’s package for two is filled with romantic touches, including champagne, rose petals, dinner the #1 Zagat-rated Il Mulino New York restaurant, dancing and two hours at ESPA, the first U.S. location for the legendary European spa, and a poolside lunch. The stellar spa treatment includes a welcome foot ritual, a salt & oil body scrub, body massage, and soothing scalp massage in the lavish oceanfront private spa suite adorned with tranquil ESPA candles. $3,580 for an oceanfront room.  To reserve your romantic retreat, please call 305-918-6777 or visit www.acqualina.com.

Can’t get away for a weekend? Many Florida restaurants are offering specials on Valentine’s Day Dinner.

Valentine's Day dinner at the historic Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant in Jacksonville is a romantic affair. Directly oceanfront, its theme of the beach includes a gift of chocolate shells and roses for the ladies and a complimentary Champagne toast for all. A carefully designed 4-course gourmet menu by Chef Aaron Webb features many ‘hearts and passionfruit’ specialties - served from 5:00-9:00pm. Cost per person for Dinner: $49/plus tax & gratuity. Reservations suggested. 904-270-0025 or www.casamarinahotel.com

In Miami, Lincoln Road’s SUSHISAMBA dromo is where you’ll want to take your sweetie. The Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian fusion restaurant is offering diners their choice of a prix-fixe menu or à la carte selections. The tasting menu for two includes PanSeared Diver Scallops ($16) with lavender honey, yuzu, and organic garden vegetables, Hawaiian Hearts of Palm Salad($18) with poached jumbo shrimp, mizuna, cashew and passion fruit vinaigrette and Butter Poached Maine Lobster ($34) with orange-soy brown butter, pea shot and roasted baby beets. Enjoy specially concocted His & Hers cocktails ($11). For more information please call 305.673.5337 or visit www.sushisamba.com.  SUSHISAMBA dromo is located at 600 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Miami’s River Oyster Bar is offering a four-course menu for $80 per person (tax and gratuity are additional). The River Oyster Bar offers wine flights that pair each dish with its appropriate vintage for an additional $35 per person. Start with “Champagne, Oysters and Caviar” a medley of Blue Point oysters and then move on to the Butter Poached Three Pound Maine Lobster for Two with roasted winter vegetables, among other dishes. Top it off with a rich slice of Flourless Chocolate Cakeaccompanied by port macerated raspberries and whipped cream or the Cheese Plate, a combination of cheeses, walnuts in lemon honey, apples and berries with fig ham and walnut-cinnamon crisp. For more information please call 305.530.1915 or visit www.therivermiami.com . The River Oyster Bar is located at 650 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33130.

Michael’s Kitchen at Miami’s Newport Beachside Hotel is SoBe’s latest “hot” restaurant. Couples will have the option to indulge in the special prix-fixe Just the Two of Us dinner for $125 (tax and gratuity are additional), which includes a bottle of wine or champagne. Start with a Tuna Martini or Kobe Beef Sliders and continue with a choice of Pear Salad or Caesar Salad. Later feast on a surf and turf of Chilled Colossal Alaskan King Crab Claws & Center Cut Oven Roasted Filet served with grilled lemon basil asparagus and crisp potato hash browns. At the end of the night, feed your loved one chocolate covered strawberries or fresh-baked warm cookies. For more information please call 305.749.2110 or visit www.michaels-kitchen.com Michael’s Kitchen is located inside the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort at 16701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33160.

The legendary Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach is offering Valentine’s Day Specials at three of their restaurants. L'Escalier and the Brasserie L'Escalier restaurants will be serving a special three-course prix fixe menu. The price of the dinner is $125 per person plus service charge and tax.  The Flagler Steakhouse will be serving a three-course prix-fixe menu. The price of the dinner is $105 per person plus service charge and tax. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling (561) 659-8488. Visit the Breakers website at  www.thebreakers.com

Azure Restaurant at the Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach is the perfect setting for a decadent Valentine’s Day.  Their menu offers exotic yet classic cuisine ranging from cast iron seared spiny lobster tail to dark rum soaked angel cake. Treat your special Valentine to a five course dinner with a complimentary glass of Veuve Cliquot Champagne. Live entertainment by The Rhythm Method will also be provided on this special day from 6 p.m. -10 p.m. They’ll also help you to honor romance and love by suggesting a few resort ‘Indulge’ treatments perfect for surprising a loved one with the gift of various indulgent spa packages. www.shoresresort.com.

If you find yourself alone this Valentine’s Day, check out Orlando’s Tatáme Lounge. Catering to the college crowd, the Valentine’s Day celebrations will kick-off Tuesday, Feb. 12 when Tatáme Lounge hosts a date auction. Come bid on a local hottie courtesy of Rollins College. The auction begins at 9:00 p.m. with all proceeds benefiting the Harbor House, a shelter for battered and abused woman and children. On Wednesday, Feb. 13 they’ll host a speed-dating event hosted by DJ Stranger. The event begins at 10:00 p.m. To sign up or reserve tickets please visit www.sakibar.com and fill out the registration form. The fee for entering is $8 and includes a complimentary cocktail. The Valentine’s Day festivities conclude on the big day, Feb. 14, at the Second Annual Single’s Night hosted by DJ Dolo. Come feel the love and spice up your holiday with sake and complimentary gift bags for all guests. The entry fee is $10. Tatáme Lounge, 223 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, FL. Call 407.628.2408.