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Santa Cruz, Calif. - February 3, 2010 - Hidden in the Santa Cruz Mountains on 300 acres of rolling hills with panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, Chaminade Resort & Spa is the ideal place to spend a private, romantic Valentine's Day with your special person. To make planning for your Valentine's Day simple, Chaminade is offering specials and packages that will make this Valentine's Day memorable.

The Romantic Memories Package includes a weekend of sweet surprises. It includes deluxe overnight accommodations for two; Sweet Dreams chocolates, handcrafted by local Ashby Confections; and a $25 gift card to use toward the spa, Valentine's Dinner or drinks in Linwood's Bar & Grill. The Romantic Memories Package starts at just $199.

Valentine's Dinner for Two at Chaminade offers a romantic setting with a live Jazz duo providing the perfect background. Chaminade's culinary team will prepare a variety of delicious selections, including interactive chef stations, a seafood bar, prepared to order entrees, and custom dessert creations. Valentine's Dinner will be served February 14th from 5:00pm to 9:00 pm.

The Spa at Chaminade will also be offering four Valentine's Day spa specials, valid now through February 15: * "True Romance Massage"- A 50 or 80 minute couple's massage with two complimentary glasses of Champagne or Wine.
* "Love is in the Air"- Each person can chose from a 30 minute Back & Neck Massage or a Foot and Hand Massage for just $130 per couple.
* "Roses are Red, Violets are Blue..."- Book any spa treatment 45 minutes or more and receive $25 off the treatment.

Chaminade Resort & Spa is located at One Chaminade Lane in Santa Cruz. To learn more about Chaminade's Valentine's Day specials or to make reservations visit www.chaminade.com. or call 1-800-283-6569.

### About Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade, a Full Service Conference Resort, www.chaminade.com, offers world-class hospitality on the California Coast. Built high on a bluff, the mission-style luxury resort commands a panoramic view of the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Chaminade's superior location offers a sense of peaceful seclusion only minutes from world-renowned golf, beaches and downtown Santa Cruz. The remarkable setting, combined with the renowned quality and personalized service of Benchmark Hospitality International, keeps guests coming back time and time again. At Chaminade, our goal is to exceed the expectations of guests during their stay at one of the finest conference resorts in the Bay Area. Benchmark Hospitality International operates Chaminade.