In Love In NoLa - $139/N Includes $40 Dining Credit

Valentines Day may be over, but cupid is here to stay. Every Thursday through Sunday from now until January 28, 2010, escape to New Orleans for a romantic getaway, where you can show your loved one how much they mean to you. Now offering a special vacation package, "In Love In NoLa" for $139-$289/N (based on availiability), the New Orleans Marriott (888/364-1200 555 Canal Street) welcomes couples everywhere to come to the Big Easy for a long weekend filled with lots of love.

New parents with infants or young children can look upon it as a well deserved getaway, as the city has many family attractions by day, and the Marriott concierge will assist guests with arranging childcare for the after sundown entertainment of your choice.

In Love In NoLa is sure to be a memorable experience providing couples with some alone time to canoodle in a city that knows how to party. This package includes champagne, chocolates, and strawberries upon arrival to set the tone for your romantic trip. Enjoy breakfast in bed, or dine at the hotel's restaurant (up to $40 value). To ensure your comfort, the Marriott allows for early check-in at noon and a late checkout at 3pm making sure you savor all that the city has to offer.

Since this is a romantic getaway, you might be spending a lot of time in your room.  With 1,275 rooms, the Marriott features king-sized beds in luxurious suites, with a sleeper sofa for the kids, refrigerator, television, wireless internet, coffee/tea maker, and a washer and dryer in the living area.

Before you go stir crazy, get out of your room and check out the hotel fitness center, which allows guests 24-hour access to the facility. There's also a heated pool outside, and local spas such as the Belladonna Day Spa (504/891-4393 2900 Magazine Street), where you can get a massage, and for the ladies, manicures/pedicures.

After your spa treatments spend a night out on the town, taking in all that New Orleans has to offer. The Marriott is conveniently located in the famous French Quarter and within walking distance of other tourist areas Bourbon Street, Canal Street, and the chic Warehouse and Arts District. Couples can take a carriage ride through the Garden District or a romantic stroll through Jackson Square. Stop by Café du Monde (800/772-2927 1039 Decatur Street) for coffee and try a beignet. To cap the night off take a steamboat cruise on the Mississippi, to view the New Orleans skyline and watch the sunset.

To book this package your trip must include either a Friday or Saturday night stay-over. To find out more about the In Love In NoLa package or to book your stay, get in touch with a travel agent or visit the  hotel's website.  Be sure to ask for the rate code, ROM, when booking your reservation.

For more ideas about romantic spots and other attractions in New Orleans, visit the Official Tourism Site of the City of New Orleans.