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Have a cocktail and take The Plunge this V-day.

Intimate, romantic Deluxe Suite.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, and having just returned from a luxe press trip in NYC courtesy of the Thompson Hotel Group, the Hotel Gansevoort and Destination I Do for my magazine, , I am thrilled to report back on what to do in the Big Apple for V-day. Sifting through the best and the hippest travel options out there to save you time and energy with the most amenities (see below) in the best part of town is the goal. In my humble opinion, this V-day package is power loaded with goodies. Throw a  romantic neighborhood meal into the mix (Spice Market and Pastis) and you are good to go. Having stayed in a Deluxe Suite, perusing a view of the city over a glass of delicious wine in my adjoining living room, or a complimentary cocktail at Plunge Bar and roof garden, the only thing missing was my sweetie (okay, it was a press trip). Breakfast at Tanuki Tavern is delish (try the small plates for an intimate tete a tete around happy hour time too)….Next time around, I’ll be sure to bring him (maybe next Valentines Day?). I heart the Hotel Gansevoort and hope you can take advantage of this hip and happening V-day special. Happy Travel Tuesday!

Hotel Gansevoort V-Day Package

Hotel Gansevoort, a chic, full-service urban resort in New York City’s Meatpacking district, is offering a Valentine’s Day Indulgence Escape Package with all the items necessary for creating some naughty distractions this winter.

With prices starting at $615.00* for a Deluxe room and $855.00* for a Suite, this package is offered from January 15, 2010 – February 21, 2010 and includes:

•    Early check-in (1pm)
•    Deluxe Room or Suite accommodations
•    A dozen red roses
•    Chocolate-covered strawberries
•    Pool access and two complimentary poolside beverages
•    Bottle of chilled Moet champagne
•    Mile High Kit
•    Twister
•    Book of Erotic Games
•    Complimentary Continental breakfast in Tanuki Tavern
•    Late check-out (2pm)

About Hotel Gansevoort

Sleek and stylish, Hotel Gansevoort is the first luxury, full-service hotel in Manhattan’s vibrant Meatpacking District.  Located on Ninth Avenue at 13th Street, Hotel Gansevoort’s signature rooftop offers stunning 360-degree river and city views and features a 45-foot heated outdoor pool with underwater music; Plunge Bar and roof garden; and an event loft with soaring 20-foot ceilings. Generously appointed guestrooms blend chic design with hi-tech and include sumptuous feather beds, flat screen TVs, CD players, and complimentary Wireless Internet. The 187-room hotel includes 20 corner suites, one duplex Penthouse, exhale Spa; and Tanuki Tavern Japanese restaurant.

The #1 wedding resource sees Rat Pack cocktail receptions, Glee-inspired first dances, and 3-D surprises

The Knot calling the shots, 2010.

When my publisher of Destination I Do Magazine sent me an link on Tuesday and said, “Hey! Look at Trend #10 on The Knot Top Wedding Trends!” I hopped onto the net and checked it out. Low and behold, I saw the following:

Trend #10. The Anti-Bride
The ’80s are back in a big way, and weddings are not immune. Fingerless gloves, neon graffiti, and ’80s prom music will be huge at fashion-forward receptions and after-parties.

Wow! I love the 80’s, the music, and everything about it, and although I never really thought of Anti-Bride as a trend (or even an 80’s trend), rather a philosophy, but I’m happy The Knot feels it rates mentioning. Thank you The Knot! Now let’s look at some of the other trends, which I can also totally get on board with: Mad-Men, Retro, Rat Pack. Envision: Supper Clubs, speak easy-esque libations, vintage glam, Don and Betty Draper, and I am over the moon with the possibilities. I like where The Knot is predicting 2010 is going, and I’d happily engage in any of their suggestions, on or off the aisle. Except for the cupcakes, and I can’t be convinced otherwise. Enjoy and happy Friday!

Excerpted from The Knot:

February 1, 2010 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amidst all the new technology in the world of weddings, from Twitter proposals to Facebook engagement announcements, the season’s biggest trend is a throwback to the past: ’50s-inspired glamour. According to #1 wedding website and wedding trend forecaster The Knot, couples are looking to mix this vintage glamour wedding trend with their own personality.

“Many of the year’s top wedding trends reflect an obsession with the sophistication of the 1950s and ’60s. Homespun Chic will be giving way to Retro Glamour,” predicts Carley Roney, editor in chief of The Knot. “Many of the year’s top wedding trends reflect an obsession with the sophistication of the 1950s and ’60s.”

But, despite all the elegance, brides still want to give guests something to talk about! Quirky surprises, inspired by couple’s unique personality, or of-the-moment pop-culture crazes — like 3-D!

Here’s a look at what’s coming down the aisle in 2010:

Retro Glamour

1. Black, White & Ball Gowns
From black-sashed dresses and ball gowns to tulle and high waists, the look of the season is all about Grace Kelly elegance, right down to the accessories: ladylike gloves and pearls. For the guys, traditional tuxes are back.

2. Mad Men Inspired Beauty
Channeling the likes of Betty Draper and Audrey Hepburn, brides will be opting for statement-making hairstyles, like bouffants, French twists, and even beehives, with chic cage veils. As for makeup, matte base, black eyeliner, and red lipstick complete the look.

3. Rat Pack Cocktail Receptions
Couples are skipping the sit-down dinner and going for supper club-style cocktail parties instead. Think: big-band music, heavy appetizers, and old-fashioned cocktails, like Manhattans, sidecars, and dirty martinis.

4. Art Deco Colors
Black – paired with emerald green or ruby red — will give weddings a dramatic, sophisticated feel.

5. Statement Cakes
Cupcakes will always be cute, but the big news right now is stately cakes, from towering layers to splashes of metallic details.

Quirky Surprises

6. Interactive Elements
Blame it on Avatar, but the 3-D craze is also hitting the wedding scene with 3-D save-the-dates, menus and more. And, the interactive phenomenon doesn’t stop there. Guests can look forward to crossword puzzle-style save-the-dates, video announcements, and special performances.

7. Glee-inspired First Dances
Inspired by the hit show, Glee, couples are taking their first dance to a whole new level by opting for a “mash-up” (or medley) of songs instead of a single one.

8.Over-the-Top Wedding Exits
Forget the sparklers, confetti canons and hot air balloon sendoffs will be all the rage.

9. Style Surprises
A pair of high-top sneakers peeking out from under his tux! A glimpse of a pink petticoat under the hemline of her dress! Pairing bright-green socks for the groom and bright-green shoes for the bride! Couples are really showing their individuality, underneath it all.

10. The Anti-Bride
The ’80s are back in a big way, and weddings are not immune. Fingerless gloves, neon graffiti, and ’80s prom music will be huge at fashion-forward receptions and after-parties.

About The Knot

The Knot is the nation’s leading wedding resource, reaching over a million engaged couples each year through the #1 wedding website, TheKnot.com, The Knot national and local wedding magazines, The Knot books (published by Random House and Chronicle), and television programming bearing The Knot name. The Knot is the flagship brand of The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT), a leading lifestage media company targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together.

Reprinted with the permission of The Knot public relations division.