Provincetown, Mass. — Provincetown is heating up for February as the town prepares a warm welcome for guests to take advantage of the long weekend this Valentine’s Day & President’s Day from February 14-17.

The rest of the east coast may be cold, snowy and dreary, but the seaside charm of America’s First Destination becomes candlelit and cozy in February, as award-winning local inns, B&B’s and boutique hotels light their fireplaces, welcoming guests for a Valentine’s Day retreat. This is surely on reason why Travel + Leisure Magazine just named P-town one of « America’s Most Romantic » destinations.

Now is the ideal time of year for couples looking to hide out among Provincetown’s fine selection of well-appointed accommodations, which are by turns charming, cozy, elegant, luxurious – and generously hospitable to a one. And a number of Cape Cod’s best restaurants are keeping the hearth warm, too, with some offering an intimate dining experience and others serving up innovative local fare alongside lively entertainment.

Enticing off-season accommodation rates make a visit to Ptown that much easier, and the eclectic shops and galleries offer world-class ways to spend your time in any season. Far from the fashionable frenzy of summertime, getting snowbound in Provincetown means simple pleasures and laid-back luxury surrounded by the stunning beauty of this haven at the tip of Cape Cod.

Take advantage of the year’s best rates and book a spa treatment or massage; pick a guilty pleasure off your reading list; pack your pajamas or something a little bit more comfortable; make a few reservations; select one or two of your favorite wines, and you’ll be all set for a relaxing weekend in what Smithsonian Magazine, Fodor’s and others have called one of the best small towns in America.