During the upcoming month of love at The Nautilus, you can expect extravagant moments that transcend time. At our immensely private island, we delight in welcoming the lovers and the dreamers, the hopeless romantics looking to celebrate their loved one in beautifully bohemian style. Here, timeless romance is the order of the day; it’s about love stories written in the whitest beach sands, painted in the vivid colours of a tropical ocean sunset, immersed in the most luxurious of spacious, whimsical accommodation.
To celebrate the Valentine’s season, we’ve dreamed up some special events to enthral every kind of couple and every kind of mood. Read on to discover some of the highlights of the month.
- The finest island dining at a table for two
Our masterful chefs have cooked up a number of delectable dining options – each served with romantic flourishes and in amorous settings – from degustation dinners and starlit feasts on soft sands, to extravagant breakfasts in bed. Our signature dining restaurant, Zeytoun, boasts a five-course tasting menu this season of love, each dish paired with the finest champagne; while our blissful beach restaurant is offering a gourmet feast by starlight, complete with a bottle of the finest bubbly and a beautiful rose bouquet. For something extra special, opt for the secluded sandbank journey, where a luxury yacht spirits you away to a castaway sandbank, and sunset cocktails usher in an evening of epicurean delights and night-time dips in the quietly sparkling sea.
Every exquisite meal experience is complemented by the evocative sounds of a live musician – and includes a gastronomic encore the following morning, with indulgent breakfasts the order of the day, whether it’s breakfast in bed or a floating feast in your private infinity pool. Whatever tickles your tastebuds and fancies, you can be assured that the cuisine – as well as the ambience – will be out of this world.
- Long, leisurely days that linger on and on
Romance thrives in endless summer days, in whiling away the hours in an exotic paradise where time stands still and cares are long forgotten. A cruise aboard a gorgeous, high-end yacht is perhaps the epitome of leisurely daytrips; and this free-spirited excursion exemplifies laidback luxury: Imagine sun-kissed skin, exhilarating ocean breezes and a never-ending blue horizon that reveals schools of curious, playful dolphins.
Of course, no amorous getaway is complete without a day lounging at the spa. Our Solasta Spa is the picture of idyllic island relaxation, stilted over aquamarine waters and offering all the indulgent, soothing and rejuvenating treatments you can dream of. In addition to the extensive spa menu, our expert therapists have curated a bespoke spa package especially for couples – the Bohemian Bliss Journey. This holistic offering starts with couples yoga, is followed by a creative crafting session and finishes with crystal singing bowl meditation – but the star of the show is the Body Polish, Massage, Bathing Bell treatment, where an aromatherapeutic body polish and massage winds up with a private, open-air bathing ritual accompanied by rosé wine and chocolate strawberries.
- Slow evenings that melt into balmy nights
Sundown is perhaps the most romantic time of day, where activity winds down, the sunset basks everything in a rose-tinged glow, and slow moments of contemplation and reflection arouse a sense of magic, contentment and the joy of simply being – and being with your loved one.
The Nautilus Rising signals the sunset hour and is hosted daily at Naiboli’s poolside lounge. And during this season of love, you can expect romantic surprises along with heady cocktails and tantalising canapés, the acoustic melodies of our musical duo serenading you into the night.
Another perennial evening favourite at The Nautilus is the secluded sandbank cinema, where just the two of you are invited to an intimate moonlit dinner followed by a screening of your favourite movie perfect for cosy snuggling – whether you choose a classic love story or the latest romcom.
This Valentine’s season – and beyond – celebrate your enduring love story at The Nautilus. Get in touch with us at [email protected] to find out more.