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Follow recently-engaged couple Franco Tenerelli and Ashley Hartman as they visit 10 romantic places to kiss in Newport Beach. Their real-life romance started with a proposal on a gondola adventure through Newport Harbor on September 5, 2008. |
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Create your own Romantic Story this Valentine’s Day by celebrating with a romantic vacation package at a posh resort or by having an intimate dinner at sunset.
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At The Resort at Pelican Hill, the newest luxury getaway destination in Newport Beach, lovebirds can tie the knot at the resort’s classically romantic wedding rotunda and great lawn. The majesty of the natural surroundings, gentle ocean breezes and the feeling that the whole world has taken pause for this special moment culminates in the all-important wedding kiss. A meticulously manicured oval lawn spills out to the end of the ridge, where an iconic Italian rotunda is perched 300 feet above the blue sea below. |
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A custom-made Venetian-themed carousel with 32 antique horses and a menagerie of animals with views of the blue Pacific Ocean in the distance is an ideal location for romantic fun. The carousel is located at Fashion Island, Orange County’s premier open-air retail center that boasts nearly 200 specialty shops, world-class department stores and a vast array of restaurants and cafes, in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere that is distinctively Southern California. |
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Voted the most romantic restaurant in Orange County by the 2007 and 2008 Zagat Guide, this elegant dining destination just off the boardwalk is a year-round favorite for couples. Featuring fine dining by candlelight, the menu of luscious Continental selections and acclaimed ambience is the perfect setting for memorable Valentine’s Day-like dining every day of the year.
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Since the days of Romeo and Juliet, balconies have always been havens of romance where sunrise, sunset or midnight kisses occur. With inspiring views of the blue Pacific Ocean, and Catalina Island in the distance, plus the invigorating sea breezes, the many hotel and resort suites in Newport Beach that afford such a scene, are ideal romantic settings. |
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If you’re looking for a little Italian influenced “amore” look no further than the gondoliers of Newport Harbor. It’s the romance of Venice without the jet lag. Hire your own gondola for a sunset cruise on Newport Harbor. Pack a picnic and share a champagne toast as your private gondolier serenades you around the bay. And just like in Venice, it’s good luck to kiss under any bridge under which you pass. |
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Photography By: Glen Campbell |
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Real-life couple Franco Tenerelli, an Orange County attorney and model/actress Ashley Hartman from Ladera Ranch, California got engaged in Newport Beach while cruising on a gondola through Newport Harbor. |
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“We recently returned from our trip to Italy. We visited Venice for one night and when the time came around to ride a gondola, all the gondoliers were booked solid. On September 5, I rented a gondola in Newport Beach at sunset. I believe my exact words were, there were two things I wanted to do in Italy: the first, is this gondola ride, and the second is ask you to marry me,” --Franco Tenerelli, Ladera Ranch, California. |
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Island Hotel Newport Beach – Timeless Romance
Enjoy luxurious suite accommodations with His & Her matching Baume & Mercier watches from Traditional Jewelers. Champagne, chocolates and two dozen roses await you upon arrival. Share a romantic five-course dinner designed for Him & Her by Executive Chef Bill Bracken in Palm Terrace Restaurant or in a guest suite. Then relax together during the Kai Pua Ritual for two in The Spa at Island Hotel. From $4,500 |
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Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa – The Ultimate Romance
Take Valentine's Day out of the box and say "I Love You" with the Ultimate Romance Package. Includes deluxe overnight accommodations, separate his-and-her massage treatments in the luxe Pure Blu Spa, and breakfast for two the next morning in Sam & Harry's. From $380. |
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The Resort at Pelican Hill – Ultimate Engagement Package
The definitive way to propose this Valentine’s Day begins with pick up anywhere in Southern California in the resort’s chauffeured Bentley while enjoying a bottle of Dom Perignon during the drive to Pelican Hill. Once at the Resort, an unbelievable experience begins. From $5,000 |
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Radisson Newport Beach - Relational Romance Package
Relational Romance Package
Complimentary gift bag, dinner for two at Tiffany's Restaurant, bottle of champagne or sparkling cider with chocolate covered strawberries placed in room while dining, and hot morning breakfast buffet. From $199.00 |
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