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Find romantic retreats that offer a perfect balance of romance, privacy, and beauty where you can relax with your special love in romantic surroundings. View romantic destinations with descriptions of romantic surroundings, range of accommodations, photo gallery, activities, and romantic highlights to choose from. Use some of the romantic ideas below to help find romantic or honeymoon destinations that will incorporate as many of your individual likes and individual style as possible.

• Type of vacation - Secluded Luxury or Rustic Hideaway, Tropical, Beach, Mountain, Forest, Wilderness, City, Desert
• Romance and Relaxation
• Excitement and Adventure
• Intimate Romantic Dining
• Tranquility, seclusion, privacy
• Hot-Tubs and Fireplaces
• Large Jacuzzi for Two
• Private Deck with Ocean, Mountain, or Forest views
• Private Pool
• Private Beach
• Grand Resorts or private romantic rental
• Open Spaces, Outdoor Recreation
• Couples Only Resort or Accommodations
• Healing Surroundings
• Lodgings with Romantic Settings
• Honeymoon Suites
• Romantic beaches or islands
• Smoke-free environment
• Free Internet access

Use this site to discover romantic or honeymoon destinations and you will exceed your expectations. Find Romantic Retreats that offer an outstanding choice of vacation special deals and quotes. Reserve your Romantic Retreat with exclusive resorts or private romantic rentals, couples only resort, exclusive villa, honeymoon suites, or lodgings with romantic settings. Use the listings below to help select a Romantic vacation.

INTERNATIONAL

Award Winning Resorts, by The Roads Less Taken, Inc.
See many of the world’s Top Ten Romantic Retreats and Personal “Favorite" Hideaway resorts of the past 25 years. Research all-inclusive honeymoon vacations. Only the best of a kind and all-inclusive resorts. Only the Best of the Best - One of a Kind Boutique Resorts

Singles Vacations ׀ Single Travel, Singles Cruises
Enjoy romantic retreats, single travel, and romantic vacations. Discover affordable top-rated singles adventure vacations with lots of extras, beauty, and serious getting away. Create a network of friends on very special singles weeks.

Find a hosted singles cultural and fun tour or cruise vacation to explore new places and singles nightlife. On one of these singles only vacations you will be in the company of other singles from all over the country with similar interests. Be part of singles events and singles holidays on your travel vacation.

A great singles vacation is more than a destination. It has the excitement of meeting and making new friends, learning or progressing in a favorite sport, or just enjoying a quiet beach. The singles travel staff is ready to assist you in your vacation planning.

USA

NORTHEAST

MAINE

Lake Vacations, Maine Travel Resources, Moosehead Lake Maine Vacations
Enjoy adventure and romantic retreats in all four seasons in the Moosehead Lake Area of Maine in the Cozy Moose. Lake vacations in Maine at the Cozy Moose offer a variety of lodging and nature recreation adventures equally suitable for romantic getaways and family vacations. There are over 36 mountains nearby, a wide variety of outdoor recreational nature trips, and premier Maine lodging. The Cozy Moose was recently recognized as one of the top ten eco-lodge destinations in the Americas.

MIDATLANTIC

WEST VIRGINIA

Canaan Valley West Virginia Romantic Getaways and Resorts
Getaways in the Canaan Valley of West Virginia – a guide to overnight romantic retreats travel, romantic honeymoon luxury log cabins, resorts, & bed & breakfast. Situated in a rural mountain area, chose mountain views, Jacuzzi tubs, sauna, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, jogging, hiking trails, mountain biking, tennis, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, golfing, horseback riding, and ice skating.

SOUTHEAST

FLORIDA
Most Romantic Retreat, Siesta Key, Florida
Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida is considered one of the most romantic retreats in Florida. Its attractiveness is due to its three beaches (Siesta , Crescent, and Turtle), dining, privacy, activities, and village design.

Siesta Beach has the best white sand beach in Florida and the world, nice small waves, and beautiful azure water. Crescent Beach has about 1000 species of fish and is great for snorkeling. Turtle Beach is attractive for its greater privacy and is less crowded, however all of these beaches are not crowded.

Siesta Beach offers privacy because it is connected to the mainland by only one bridge and you can park your car here and just enjoy all the relaxation.

The high season on Siesta Key runs from mid Dec. through April. Afterward, look for affordable romantic vacations or family getaways by checking on extended stays and the large variety of places to stay. Accommodations exists “for vacationers or part time residents, from beach cottages and apartments to condos, resorts, “beach clubs”, and home rentals.” Two popular places are the Tropical Breeze Resort and the Best Western. Property management companies also have a list of places. Some accommodations have tennis courts, spas, and heated pools. The village area offers cottages and homes for rent.

Dining opportunities on Siesta Key consist of ethnic restaurants, some popular chains, plus waterfront and casual seafood dining spots which help make for a romantic weekend.

Other points of interest:

• Siesta Key – Siesta Beach and Crescent Beach. Crescent Beach has been ranked among the top 10 beaches of the world.
• Siesta Key – Has many luxurious resorts and vacation rental accommodations spread around Siesta Beach and Crescent Beach.
• Siesta Key – Turtle Beach (south end of key) has quietude and solitude
• Siesta Key – Palmer Beach is popular with boaters and has some of the best beachfront areas.
• Siesta Key – The 50 miles of waterways around Siesta Key are home to about 1,000 species of fish. One of the world’s most famous marine research centers Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium can be accessed from the Siesta Key. Here, a fascinating array of marine life can be viewed.
• Siesta Key – Also offers shell collecting, guided tours, fishing, parasailing, snorkeling, sail boarding, sailing charters, capturing natural scenes.

Romantic Retreat or Wedding Package by the sea in “Old Florida” at the Gibson Inn in Apalachicola, Florida.
For romantic retreats or wedding package by the sea in “old Florida” discover the Gibson Inn in Apalachicola, Florida. Find a romantic weekend set in a 30 room three story inn that has great architecture and modern conveniences. This romantic getaway, located in the Northwest Florida panhandle, was restored to its magnificent beauty in 1985 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, it has Victorian-style porches, rocking chairs, and first rate dining. It sits in town not on a beach and is located on a bay full of oysters and shrimp that is an old Florida paradise. Most of the oysters for Florida come from this area.

Being in this seafood paradise sets the stage for great food. For superb dining don’t miss the wonderful creations of Chef Michael Feil at Momi Café at the Gibson Inn. Chef Michael Feil is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. His diverse culinary experiences include: Chef/ Owner Feilfood Catering and Events, Maui, Hawaii, The Pine Creek Cookhouse, Aspen, Colorado, Mama’s Fish House, Maui, Hawaii, Pacifica, Del Mar, California, Beverly’s at the Coeur d’ Alene Resort, Idaho, and The Riversong Lodge, Yetna River, Alaska (just to name a few). Chef Feil also provides wedding, catering, and private afternoon parties.

The Momi Café is open six days a week for breakfast and dinner and is closed on Monday.

Romantic couples will find many activities to their liking in and around town. Beach lovers can find plenty to do 9 miles away at St. George Island which offers undeveloped beaches and a variety of accommodations. There are plenty of local activities also such as:

• Crooked River Lighthouse.
• Layfayette Park picnics, Gazebo, pier.
• St. George Island State Park, nine miles of undeveloped beach, untouched shoreline, dunes with majesty, forest on the bay, several hiking trails, boardwalks and platforms for observation.
• Dixie Theater(live Professional Theater).
• Apalachicola National Forest for birding, camping, boating, wildflowers, and fishing.
• St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center, an undeveloped barrier island off the west side of Apalachicola Bay, open only in the daytime from 8 to 4:30 pm. Mon. thru Fri.. It can only be reached by boat and it has no facilities. See also Friday’s Visitor Center on the north side of Market Street at Apalachicola.
• St. Joseph’s Peninsula State Park with miles of sand beaches and beautiful dunes, 2,516 acres for outdoor activities, and snorkeling, swimming, birding, camping. The beach at St. Joseph’s Peninsula State Park was voted #1 in the nation in 2003 by Dr. Beach (850227-1327 .

• St. Joseph’s Bay Reserve with 5,000 acres with educational center, programs, and opportunities for volunteers.
• Estuary tours by local guides.
• Golf at the St. James Bay Golf Course in Carrabelle, Florida.
• Tate’s Hell State Forest has thousands of acres for hiking, biking, wildlife, and viewing of wildflowers, canoe trails, cypress forest. The Trailhead is on US Highway 98, which is 4 miles west of Carrabelle, Florida. In Franklin County (850)697 3734.

Jekyll Island – Remarkable, romantic retreats, miles of beaches, dunes, undisturbed
Jekyll Island, Georgia is remarkable for island romantic retreats. It has miles of pristine beaches, dunes, and undisturbed woodlands.

Romantic couples can find romantic hotels. Plan your romantic retreats or honeymoon visit. You can order your Vacation Planner for Jekyll Island, Georgia. Call toll-free 877-4Jekyll (877-453-5955) and speak with Guest Information.

A luxury & romantic couple’s island retreat – the Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, GA
Find one of the Top 10 Romantic Retreats and US Hotels , the Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, Georgia. This three story plantation mansion was built as a retreat in 1900 and was converted to a luxury romantic hotel in 1962. It has kept its original furnishings and increased the luxury with contemporary amenities. Plan a romantic weekend or getaway vacation off the southern coast of Georgia on this 17 mile long barrier island. A romantic dinner is served nightly with the beauty of candlelight. Enjoy 200 acres of the inn’s oceanfront, white sandy beaches, swimming, shelling, birding with naturalists, bicycling, fishing, and unmatched privacy. Cumberland Island is named the Cumberland Island National Seashore by the National Park Service and can be visited as a national park by access from Georgia, however access is limited by the park service.

Private ferry transportation is provided to and from the Greyfield Inn from Fernandina Beach, Florida on the private Greyfield ferry. See the Ferry Schedule on their map page. This romantic getaway has received several awards lately such as:

• National Geographic Traveler – Stay List – April 2008
• Travel and Leisure – World’s Best Survey – A top 500 hotel
• Travel & Leisure - #41 – Top 100 US Hotels
• Conde Nast Traveler – One of the best resorts and hotels in the world.

TENNESSEE

Affordable Romantic Getaways - at Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Affordable Romantic Retreats - in Gatlinburg, TN offer affordable, elegant, and casual cabins, chalets, and hotels surrounded by alpine splendor. The intimate mountain area of The Great Smoky Mountains adds romance to any occasion. Yet, adjoining the solitude and relaxation there is a huge area for outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, and nightlife. See romantic getaways.

SOUTH CAROLINA
Charleston Area Convention & Visitor Bureau – Charleston, SC
Romantic Retreats Recharge and rekindle in a romantic adventure. Charleston has been named ”Most Romantic” by Travel Holiday Magazine and Bridal Magazine and honored by the readers of Southern Living Magazine as the most romantic destination in 2005. Charleston’s romantic retreat packages set the scene for a memorable getaway.

MIDWEST

ILLINOIS

Galena Illinois – Galena Lodge – Eagle Ridge Galena territory Vacation Home Have an unforgettable romantic retreat in a secluded romantic log cabin, luxury home, or honeymoon cottage, for honeymoon or weekend in Galena, Illinois outside Stockton, Illinois.

MINNESOTA
A Minnesota luxury honeymoon resort in Ely by the Boundary Waters BWCA – romantic
Honeymoon celebrations or tranquil romantic retreats are very special. Celebrate this special time with a perfect romantic getaway at a premier lodge… secluded River Point Resort in Ely, Minnesota, with a perfect romantic honeymoon package.

Romantic Getaway Honeymoon Vacation & Packages Luxurious Suites Quarterdeck Res
Are you looking for Minnesota Romantic Retreats? Nestled between Pillsbury State Forest and Gull Lake, the Quarterdeck Resort provides the ultimate Minnesota romantic getaway, for a honeymoon or relaxing romantic vacation. The mid-sized Minnesota Resort is a sanctuary suited to all your travel needs.

WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Resorts – Hemlock Hide-A-Way Resort
Hemlock Lake in Northwest Wisconsin has romantic retreats with luxury accommodations with bed and breakfast charm in Wisconsin’s North Woods. Hemlock Hide-A-Way is on Hemlock Lake which is connected to Red Cedar and Balsam Lakes, offers 2,500 acres of recreation, relaxation, and pristine wilderness beauty. The area also offers biking, hiking, beaches, golfing, antiquing, excellent dining, several casinos, and other activities for couples to enjoy.

Bayfield WI Gourmet Restaurants Wisconsin Romantic Dining & Lodging
The Old Rittenhouse Inn offers Victorian lodging and dining for romantic retreats-getaways, Valentine’s Specials, Sunday Sweetheart Specials, New Year’s Eve, plus Wedding Specials, and group specials. It has been featured in magazines such as Gourmet Magazine, Midwest Living, and Minnesota Monthly. They feature wood burning fireplaces, five-course candlelight dinner for two, and continental breakfast or full breakfast.

NORTHWEST

MONTANA
Montana Romantic Packages
The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana is a perfect setting for magical romantic retreats. It offers accommodations for up to 80 people and is the first property in Montana to become a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. It also features 5 star cuisine as highlighted in fine publications such as Gourmet and BIG SKY JOURNAL

Kandahar – The Lodge at the Big Mountain – a bed and breakfast near Whitefish, Montana
Kandahar is an elegant, yet casual lodge surrounded by alpine splendor atop Big Mountain. The intimate mountain inn adds romance to any occasion, or solitude and relaxation to business gatherings. Majestic Glacier National Park is located 24 miles east of Whitefish, and is open all year.

WASHINGTON

A 10 Most Romantic Retreat for Island Vacations, is the Inn at Langley Spa Essencia on Whidbey Island, Washington.
One of the top 10 most romantic retreats for island vacations is the Inn at Langley on Whidbey Island, WA. Romantic couples discover romantic weekends by the sea in a cottage or guestroom. For relaxation there is the Spa Essencia, a quaint spa with three treatments rooms, steam bath with professionals featuring the Retreat and Transformation spa ritual, Swedish massage, face treatments, and aromawraps.

For a romantic dinner, join chef Matt Costello on weekends for a six course culinary and wine gourmet meal. This beach hideaway has award winning cedar architecture, 28 rooms, and a Zen style interior design. It is located near art galleries, antique shops, and charming boutiques. The Inn at Langley Spa Essencia has received several awards such as:

• Conde Nast Traveler – Gold List – The Best Places in the World
• Coastal Living Magazine – Most Romantic Island Retreat
• Travel and Leisure
• Washington Wine Pacific
• Zagat - For the Pacific Northwest

CANADA

BRITISH COLUMBIA
Okanagan Romantic Getaway, Kamloops Honeymoons at Lakeside Inn
A charming bed and breakfast on Kamploops Lake in the BC Okanagan. A perfect place to relax and enjoy your honeymoon, anniversary, or romantic getaway vacation! Enjoy the lakeview and the sunset from your balcony or patio. Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay, a romantic weekend getaway, or a week of exploring the British Columbia’s Interior back roads. Breakfast in the glass enclosed Garden Café is a delightful way to start your day during the summer.

CARIBBEAN

ANTIGUA, PALM ISLANDS, ST. KITTS, ST. LUCIA, TORTOLA
Caribbean beach resort vacations from Elite Island Resorts:
If you are a couple seeking a Caribbean wedding,honeymoon, or just plain romantic getaway, family vacations, or corporate function, or just want to get away from it all, these perfect escapes may be for you. Choose from superior luxury to comfortable budget options.

CAYMAN ISLANDS

Caribbean Vacations Rentals & Honeymoon, Cayman Island & Hotels, Rum Point
Cayman Islands are a wonderful choice for romantic retreats, weddings, or honeymoons. View luxury oceanfront villas, condos, and homes for romantic, honeymoon, or family vacation packages.

SOUTH PACIFIC
Tropical Honeymoons – Australia – South Pacific
View honeymoon packages, romantic retreats, or anniversary holidays in Fiji, Australia, Cook Islands, New Caldonia, or Vanuatu.

AUSTRALIA
Blue Mountains Australia Romantic & Honeymoon Getaways
Romantic and Honeymoon Retreats is a special accommodation category created for couples wishing to experience the ultimate romantic getaway in Australia. The accommodation venues featured in this category specialize in romantic retreats for that special occasion.

NEW ZEALAND

Honeymoon in New Zealand, New Zealand Retreat – Weddings and Special Events
The Masters Lodge in New Zealand has been named as one of “the Top Ten Romantic Lodges in New Zealand by Xtra MSN Travel (February 2005). The lodge has also received accolades as one of the “Top Ten Gourmet Getaways in the World” by Luxury Travel Magazine (July 2005)

UNITED KINGDOM SCOTLAND

Honeymoon romance or romantic weekend break in the Highlands of Scotland