Saturday, January 28, 2012

Ritz-Carlton Offers Charlotte 14-Carat Chocolate Package for Valentine's Month

Valentine's Day awaits, and for those wishing to do something
exceptionally special for February 14th, The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
has introduced a new 14-Carat Chocolate Package highlighting the
wonder, drama and romance that is chocolate – and more.

The 14-Carat Chocolate Package at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte is
designed to provide private access to the hotel's popular Bar Cocoa
all-dessert dining and culinary school experience, and to feature two
treasured keepsakes, including a Le Vian® Chocolate Diamond with 14-
carat white gold necklace, and a chocolate-hued fine writing
instrument from Montblanc®.

Culinary highlights of the culinary weekend experience include a five-
course all-dessert Champagne and Chocolate Dinner, featuring such
pairings as Caramelized Lemon Chiboust and Berry Consommé served with
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brüt, or Chocolate Pistachio & Raspberry Macaron
with Moët & Chandon Nectar Rosé Imperial.

Not limited just to travelers in the 14% tax bracket, the 14-Carat
Chocolate Package at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte is priced at $14,000,
includes tax and gratuity and features the following, offered not just
on February 14th but on weekends throughout February, 2012:

· Two Nights in The Ritz-Carlton Suite, featuring a spectacular
sound system and floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of Charlotte
· Private Dessert Cooking Class for Two at Bar Cocoa's Cocoa
Lab Kitchen, including instruction in replicating beloved Southern
desserts from the award-winning movieThe Help
· Champagne & Chocolate All-Dessert Dinner for Two at Bar Cocoa
· A Le Vian 14K White Gold and Chocolate Diamond Pendant Necklace
· A Montblanc Chocolate Brown Bohème Fountain Pen
· Weekend Brunch for Two at Bar Cocoa
· Honey Detox and Chocolate Truffle Body Treatment and Massage
for Two at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Charlotte
· A dedicated private car and driver throughout the stay
· Limousine service to/from the hotel and a local address or to/
from the hotel and Charlotte Douglas International Airport
For personalized reservations assistance, please contact Ashley Branch
at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, at 704-549-4735. Seven days' advance
notice is required to finalize all reservations for this limited-
access romance travel experience.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
An eco-focused rarity among luxury hotels, the LEED® Gold-certified
Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte offers 146 luxurious guest accommodations, a
13,000-square-foot bi-level penthouse Spa & Wellness Center with
fitness center and bromine-treated swimming pool, and more than 12,000
square-feet of contemporary meeting and gathering space. Dining
highlights include the acclaimed 15th-floor Urban Sip Wine and Scotch
Bar; Bar Cocoa, presenting a new chocolate dining and retail
experience complemented by dessert cooking classes in Cocoa Lab; The
Lobby Lounge's regional and organic culinary choices and signature
martinis, cocktails, wines, coffees and flavored ice teas; and a
street-side BLT Steak offering prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood,
tempting side dishes and classic American dessert favorites. Located
seven miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the AAA Five-
Diamond property enjoys a walkable setting moments from Uptown
Charlotte's favorite sights, sounds, businesses and attractions. For
further information and dining or cooking class reservations, contact
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte at 704.547.2244.