Hilton Garden Inn Gets to the Heart of Valentine's Day Celebrations with Year-Round Package Offering; Historians Cite Reasons Why February Was Chosen For Romance.BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , Calif. -- According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. historians, if the origin of Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. is true, then it might as well be celebrated throughout the year. And Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Garden Inn is the name of a chain of hotels operated by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Hilton Garden Inns are considered to be upscale, mid-priced hotels that are designed for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel brand is similar to that of the Courtyard by Marriott brand. (R) hotels have decided to do just that with the Romance Package getaway - allowing couples to celebrate romance 12 months of the year. Legend maintains that Valentine was a priest in ancient Rome Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. when Emperor Claudius II Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius), d. 270, Roman emperor (268–70), called Gothicus. A successful general under Valerian, Claudius put down the revolt in which Gallienus was killed. determined that young men without wives or families made better soldiers, thereby making marriage illegal for young men. Valentine defied Claudius and secretly married young couples. For defying the law, he was put to death and became a heroic martyr and the saint responsible for the modern celebration of love and romance. There are many theories behind why February was chosen to celebrate Valentine's Day. In Rome, February was the start of spring and various fertility festivals, while in England, it marked the beginning of the birds' mating season. But some historians maintain that because St. Valentine became a martyr on February 14, we can best commemorate his devotion to love by celebrating romance on this day. "Although Valentine's Day is celebrated in February, Hilton Garden Inn would like to encourage guests to celebrate romance throughout the year with their special someone with the Romance Package at Hilton Garden Inn hotels," said Mark Nogal, vice president - marketing, Hilton Garden Inn. "We wanted to really delve into the heart of the Valentine's Day celebration and we know that it's more than cards, flowers and candy, but a celebration of being in love, of being a couple. The Romance Package gives couples that time to rekindle re·kin·dle tr.v. re·kin·dled, re·kin·dling, re·kin·dles 1. To relight (a fire). 2. To revive or renew: rekindled an old interest in the sciences. , reconnect and celebrate anytime of the year at more than 200 Hilton Garden Inn locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico." The Hilton Garden Inn Romance Package is available not only on Valentine's Day but throughout the year and includes the option for early arrival and late check-out (upon request) so guests can ensure they have lots of quality time together in their romantic getaway. In addition, the Romance Package includes: --In-room bottle of sparkling wine(a) or cider upon arrival --Complimentary full breakfast for two at hotel's designated restaurant --Access to hotel's workout facility, pool and whirlpool --Early check-in/Late check-out (upon request) About Hilton Garden Inn For the past three years, Hilton Garden Inn has received the distinguished "Highest Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Hotel Chains with Full Service" award in the 2004, 2003 and 2002 J.D. Power and Associates North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study(SM). Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, mid-priced brand offering complimentary high-speed Internet access in all hotel guestrooms and secure remote printing to the hotel's 24-hour business center. The Hilton Garden Inn brand is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE: HLT) is one of the leading global hospitality companies. As of April 2007 there are 2,645 hotels and 485,000 rooms employing 105,000 people in more than 80 countries. ; recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. For more information on the Hilton Garden Inn Romance Package available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico or to make reservations, please visit www.hiltongardeninn.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI in the U.S. and Canada. (a) subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age The legal drinking age is a limit assigned by governments to restrict the access of children and youth to alcoholic beverages. In most countries the legal age to purchase alcohol is at least 18, but there are notable exceptions. . |
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