Whatever pace you prefer for your ideal couple's trip, here are some of the best weekend getaways for couples to prepare for starry-eyed bliss. Ever since seeing the Amangiri Hotel in a food magazine, my husband has been looking for a romantic getaway to this remote part of Utah's red rock region. Covering 600 acres of the vast and majestic Colorado Plateau, Amangiri offers a desert landscape of canyons, plateaus, ridges and gorges. The ranch encompasses seven microclimates on 2,000 acres located along a mile and a half of rugged coastline, offering plenty of space to expand and explore.
Seating just 26 guests in total, this intimate resort offers great views, along with 20 miles of trails for mountain biking or off-road biking. Eating is another highlight and, at this time, meals can even be delivered to the patio for more privacy. With just 22 luxury cottages on more than 100 acres, Petit St. Vincent is a dream getaway that offers maximum privacy and five-star service.
The romantic guest cabins were built with native stone that blends with the beautiful natural environment. Disconnect from your worries and relax on a secluded tropical island, enjoying massages, romantic sunsets and fantastic food. Each cabin offers stunning views of Petit St. Vincent and the Grenadines of the South from its secluded environment.
With a history that dates back to its initial construction in 1180, Kilkea Castle is one of the oldest inhabited castles in all of Ireland, and is at your disposal for your next trip to the island nation. Offering guests the unique opportunity to live like fairytale royalty, Kilkea Castle offers dreamy accommodation and first-class amenities in a glorious 12th-century setting. The Angsana Lang Cô resort boasts of welcoming its guests to the heart of discovery and adventure, between the blue waters of the East Sea and the emerald green forests of the Truong Son mountain range, in the Lang Cô Lagoon. From the resort's location, visitors can explore the three different UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the My Son Sanctuary, the Imperial Citadel of Hue and the ancient city of Hoi An, all within a relatively short distance.
Guests can also take part in a round of golf on the 18-hole golf course, practice various water sports and even go hiking through the jungle during their stay at Angsana Lang Cô. You are reading Today 25 dream luxury vacations for couples Back to top On Turtle Island, in Fiji, you don't have to be close to anyone if that's your dream. The island has 14 beaches and 14 guest accommodations. You can also rent the whole island and be there alone.
Enjoy spectacular landscapes, romantic sunsets over the water and views of neighboring Yasawa Islands. Vonu Point is the most luxurious bure on the island, a two-bedroom thatched-roof cabin designed by Fiji artisans, elevated above the Blue Lagoon. There is a luxurious day bed and a hammock in the private garden. Treetops Lodge in New Zealand is a luxury retreat set on 2,500 acres.
Guests stay in elegant suites and villas surrounded by streams, forests and waterfalls. Tourists enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fly fishing, archery and many other activities. Nekupe means “sky” in Chorotega, the language of one of Nicaragua's native tribes. Surrounded by dense rainforest in a 1,300-acre private nature reserve and in the shadow of the Mombacho volcano, Nekupe is a true paradise for guests who prefer tranquility and incredible natural beauty to the hustle and bustle of Nicaraguan coastal resorts.
Nekupe Sporting Resort and Retreat is the first luxury rural resort in Nicaragua. It has the main residence and four private villas with large furnished terraces and private staff. The main residence has four suites, two swimming pools, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room and private staff. Each guest has the use of an all-terrain vehicle, a luxury spa, two tennis courts, the Casa Club lobby lounge, and other meeting areas.
Guests are invited to enjoy horseback riding and hiking on mountain trails, target shooting and clay, and bird and wildlife watching. You are reading 25 dream luxury vacations for couples Back to top The Sandy Lane villa in Barbados is a 7,300-square-foot luxury enclave with its own garden in the heart of the resort. The Villa has a team of dedicated staff and five luxuriously furnished rooms. A big advantage of staying in a villa within a luxury resort is having access to all facilities, such as the first-class spa, the golf course (free on the Country Club golf course for villa guests), tennis, restaurants, bars and the beautiful sandy bay.
The villas have a private entrance to the courtyard, a pool and an oversized hot tub. A dedicated butler and resident chef ensure that all your wishes are fulfilled. The Huka Lodge in New Zealand has welcomed many famous guests in its luxurious suites and cottages. The 17-acre hotel has just 25 guest rooms, and offers vacationers attentive service and privacy.
Stay at The Owner's Cottage, which offers spectacular views of the Waikato River that runs through the property. The cabin is hidden from view and is the best romantic hideaway for couples. There is a central living room, dining room, kitchen and study. Have a private chef prepare meals while you relax in a natural setting.
The Indura Beach & golf resort is a 1,800-acre retreat with 60 suites, a beautiful sandy beach and an eco-friendly golf course. The complex is located in a quiet coastal town on the northwest coast of Honduras. Couples can choose from many activities, such as snorkeling, paddling, kayaking, beach yoga, and tai chi. The resort's activity centre can arrange zip-lining trips, deep-sea fishing, sailing and hiking.
Nearby attractions include national parks, the Capiro Bank coral reef and a botanical garden. After enjoying a variety of adventures, couples can head to the Maina Spa, which offers a selection of Latin American and European therapies. The hotel has 60 junior suites built with sustainable materials, such as bamboo floors and Guanacaste wood details. If you want to be just a few steps from the beach, ask for a Junior Suite with an ocean view, perfect for newlyweds.
Luxurious room amenities include a 42-inch flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a wraparound terrace. The Indura golf course was designed by Gary Player and is the first 18-hole championship golf course in Honduras. The design takes advantage of panoramic views of the beach and the lush vegetation native to the wetlands. If you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift that won't be returned, how about a romantic weekend getaway? You can go to the south of the United States or to the Caribbean for sunny, beach-friendly weather, to the northeast or west for the best ski and snowboard season, or even to European capitals during one of the most affordable times of the year to travel there.
Don't save your vacation just for anniversaries; we give you all the permission to celebrate your love whenever you feel like it. Besides, after years of interrupted plans for reasons that, ahem, we don't need to talk about, don't you and your partner deserve quality time alone somewhere other than your living room couch? Courtesy of Andaz West Hollywood A quick getaway to the Caribbean is often enough to avoid some of the worst moments of winter stagnation, especially when you're heading to a place as sexy as St. The glamorous island of the French Antilles is known not only for its elegant hotels, but also for its many quiet white sand beaches and romantic watering holes. We recommend that you stay at Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, a boutique hotel facing the sea that can organize romantic excursions, such as a sunset cruise on a private yacht, personalized massages for couples in collaboration with the flashy La Mer beauty line and large suites with private pools that invite you to take a dip.
From the East Coast, you can fly to Puerto Rico in less time than most road trips, making it an attractive long-weekend destination during the winter months. Its capital, San Juan, is also one of our favorite cities for couples because of its mix of beautiful historic buildings and lots of charming, intimate restaurants. If you're looking for a budget hotel that's the perfect place to enjoy a romantic weekend, stay in Vanderbilt County, located in the elegant Condado district. The famous Spanish Renaissance-style property has services such as pool and beach butlers, the only hammam in Puerto Rico and two different beachfront restaurants.
For Valentine's Day, a special spa treatment for couples, Our Forever Story, is also offered, which includes massages, scented body scrubs, and a free bottle of champagne and dessert to share. The Dominican Republic may be better known for its spring vacations than for its romantic weekend getaways, but that could be because you've never visited the eastern end of the island, a paradise known as Cap Cana. Here you'll find one of the best marinas in the Caribbean for fishing, miles of white sand beaches for fun in the sun, and some of the most glamorous and romantic hotels in the country. Our choice in the area is Eden Roc Cap Cana, the only Relais & Châteaux property in the Dominican Republic that has a whopping 30,000 acres for true seclusion.
In addition to the elegant beachfront villas, there is also a new spa and wellness program that includes many in-room services, such as massages for couples and personalized baths. And those looking for the most exclusive romantic dinner should be sure to book a private meal in the boutique hotel's cenote, a limestone cave with a cascading fountain. If you're looking for a cheaper option, Punta Cana has a lot of charming all-inclusive hotels, such as The Majestic Elegance, which is located on an impressive beach with crystal clear waters. Courtesy of Ignacia Guest House, Mexico City is the most chameleonic city, apparently capable of adapting to any type of vacation, for any type of traveler.
And with its charming and colorful streets, incredible but affordable restaurants, abundant mezcal and mild climate, it's undoubtedly the first thing in mind for romantic weekend getaways. If you're looking for a haven with high-quality but affordable service, look for the charming Ignacia Guest House. With capacity for just 18 people, it's incredibly intimate and is also full of private terraces and fragrant gardens that can be the scene of clandestine kisses. Even better, it's a real bed and breakfast.
Guests wake up every morning to the smell of tortillas that are cooked on the grill and can sit down to drink a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice from the establishment's century-old citrus trees. If romance for you means great food and drink, and live music, then consider New Orleans. With average temperatures of around 60 degrees in winter, it's a good option for a city vacation if you want to escape the cold. One of our favorite boutique hotels is also one of the most affordable in the city.
International House, located just a few blocks from the French Quarter, is located inside a beautiful Fine Arts building that is also the city's first boutique hotel. For Valentine's Day, the hotel can host a private cocktail experience at its award-winning bar, Loa, or even a private voodoo ceremony, including creating a lucky charm for the couple. Elegant London, with its beautiful architecture, abundant parks and abundant cultural activities (hello, West End), is one of our favorite cities for a romantic getaway. And our favorite place for a couple's vacation is The Mayfair Townhouse, an intimate and elegant hotel with a prime location.
In addition to the attentive staff, we love the hotel bar, The Dandy Bar, which is a great way to end a busy day of sightseeing (or start the night). Couples seeking maximum privacy and space should request The Garden Suite, which has its own winter garden and patio. Or book a stay at the recently renovated Dorchester, in Mayfair, which has a particularly sexy place for a drink, the Vesper Bar, which pays homage to James Bond. Courtesy of Western Pennsylvania If you're looking for a getaway in Pennsylvania, there's really no other property like Nemacolin.
While some of you may recognize him from his stint on The Bachelor, this place is much more than the setting for one of our favorite guilty pleasure reality shows. There are three different accommodations in the establishment, from the French-inspired castle to the cozy hostel; in addition, the establishment has facilities for skiing and snowboarding, as well as a heated pool and a hot tub for sports after the snow. We also love the new The Bleu Room bar, which is hidden behind a false wall in the lobby and is perfect for romantic dates. Chances are, when you think of a romantic destination in the Caribbean, you're imagining something in the Bahamas.
Known for its crystal clear ocean waters and its 16 main islands that offer a wealth of outdoor activities, it's an excellent place for a romantic vacation that includes equal doses of downtime and a fast-paced adventure. The islands are home to a wide range of properties, but if you want to really surprise your partner, head straight to The Ocean Club. Famous for its long white sand beach, couples can opt for large rooms, such as Villa Residences, or a bungalow with an infinity pool. For Valentine's Day, the hotel has created the romantic package The Love is in the Air, which includes everything from a candlelit bath to a private dinner hosted by a concierge in the Versailles-inspired gardens.
If dusty white snow is more your thing than dusty white beaches, there are plenty of ways to make a ski trip romantic. Park City Mountain is one of our favorites for couples, not only because of the quality of the skiing itself, but because the Pendry Park City resort is elegant, beautiful, and a little bit sexy. The hotel, with direct access to the ski slopes, has the only rooftop pool in the area and also houses the seasonal Winter Pool House Champagne Terrace terrace, which, covered in green and white flowers, is perfect for enjoying a sensual cocktail. After the track, couples can also enjoy a restorative treatment at the Pendry Spa, which has six private treatment rooms and personalized couples' massages.
There are few places in the United States as remote or as beautiful as Montana. But if your thing isn't your thing in a puppy tent, check out Paws Up's glamorous and rustic excavations. The resort advertises itself as a national park, but private, and we agree. With a whopping 37,000 acres of undeveloped land in one of the most beautiful corners of Montana, near the Rocky Mountains, the resort is the ultimate in luxury seclusion.
Winter adventures here include everything from dog sleigh rides to romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides, and Spa Town, a series of charming white tents that contain a full-service spa inside (we fainted after the two-hour hot stone treatment). Western food is served at its best here. Head to the hotel's Pomp restaurant for tender steaks and one of the best wine lists in the state. The Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC, with its charming townhouses, great shopping and great restaurants, is one of the most vibrant areas in the entire city.
And with the recent opening of Rosewood in Washington, DC, and its exclusive Townhouse collection, now is a great time for a romantic getaway. Couples who book one of these oversized accommodations enjoy a vacation basically in a private home, albeit with fast-line room service. There will also be a special Rosewood Romance package for the holidays, including champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries on arrival. For a truly romantic excursion, head to Martin's Tavern, where JFK proposed to Jackie O.
We all know that the Hudson Valley is going through a moment. And unlike some of the popular seaside towns near New York City, this bucolic area just a few hours north of the metropolis has a lot to offer year-round, from skiing in the winter to breathtaking hikes in the summer. But until this fall, it lacked a property worthy of a destination; the kind of place where you splurge for a special anniversary or a romantic weekend getaway. All that changed with the opening of Wildflower Farms, a tranquil haven set against the stunning backdrop of the Shawangunk mountain range.
All rooms are standalone cottages, making them perfect for an intimate couple's vacation, but there's also plenty to do on site, from the sumptuous Thistle spa and outdoor hot tubs to the excellent farm-to-table cuisine at the hotel's Clay restaurant. Or, if you're looking for a more urban getaway, stay at an Airbnb in the city of Hudson, where you'll find restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance. Whether you're going on your honeymoon, planning a once-in-a-lifetime romantic marriage proposal, or celebrating your anniversary, these spectacular suite and villa complexes are a great starting point for planning the getaway of your dreams. My friend and luxury travel consultant Kristi Marcelle recommends the Post Ranch Inn for a romantic getaway for adults only near San Francisco.
Here, couples can relax in their large bathtub for two or take a dip in their private pool followed by a relaxing nap in a hammock. The iconic White Elephant has been named one of the best luxury hotels on Nantucket Island for decades and is a popular romantic getaway destination for those seeking New England Island charm. The hotel has a spa with treatments that you won't find anywhere else in the world, including exclusive ceremonies for couples that will leave you feeling pampered from head to toe. And no hotel in the area is better for couples than Hotel Wailea, a boutique hotel with suites and, above all, for adults only.
And if you want to enjoy a vacation where you don't have to plan anything, check out Curtain Bluff, an all-inclusive service with delicious food, thankfully, and lots of activities to create emotional bonds on site, such as snorkeling trips to Cades Reef or tennis classes for couples. .
