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Costa North America, Paul Gauguin unwrap Valentine's Day offers

Costa North America, Paul Gauguin unwrap Valentine's Day offers
Costa Cruises North America rolled out Valentine's Day savings on two Mediterranean itineraries, while Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering a romantic gift package.

The Costa savings are available in the western Mediterranean on flagship Costa Diadema and in the eastern Mediterranean on Costa Luminosa. Fares for the week-long voyages are under $100 per person, per day.

Costa Diadema sails round-trip Barcelona to Marseille, Palma de Mallorca, Savona, Civitavecchia (Rome) and La Spezia (gateway to Cinque Terra, Pisa and Florence). Costa Luminosa sails round-trip from Trieste, Italy, for Katakolon (Olympia), Piraeus, Split, Dubrovnik and Venice.

'The Mediterranean is one of the most romantic regions in the world, and Costa is making it an affordable gift to give this Valentine's Day,' said Scott Knutson, vp sales and marketing, Costa Cruises North America.

The special rates are available on a dozen Costa Diadema dates from March through May. Travelers who want to spend more time in Rome can plan a pre- or post-cruise stay in the city and take the same itinerary, round-trip Civitavecchia. Rates start at $499 per person. Eligible Costa Luminosa sailings are in June, priced from $599 per person.

At Paul Gauguin Cruises, an exclusive gift package is offered on select 2017 and 2018 sailings for passengers who book between now and Feb. 18.

The Valentine's gift package includes a $200 per stateroom credit at the ship’s Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm, a box of chocolates and a bottle of sparkling wine. The package is valued at $250.

It's available for Paul Gauguin voyages departing Aug. 26, 2017, through Dec. 29, 2018, excluding the Oct. 7, 2017 sailing. Passengers also receive 50% off standard all-inclusive cruise fares and included round-trip airfare from Los Angeles on all 2017 and 2018 departures.