| The top United States romantic vacation | | | | Charleston, South Carolina is an historic a romantic |
| destinations and getaways are places where you | | | | destination at the waterfront of Charleston's |
| will find scenic canyons, mountains, and ocean side | | | | Historic District, you will experience a profound |
| lodging where you can revitalize your love life. | | | | sense of time and place. You'll glimpse the sails in |
| These are destinations in a tranquil setting where | | | | Charleston Harbor and the Ashley River, and you |
| you can roam the sights at your own pace doing | | | | might even detect the fragrant salt air of the |
| some sightseeing, cycling, or taking a hot air | | | | Atlantic Ocean. Charleston is all about history. |
| balloon ride. Enjoy intimate romantic experiences | | | | Cobblestone streets and walkways wind past |
| where you can unwind and relax at a spa with a | | | | architectural treasures and under moss-draped |
| couples massage followed by an intimate, | | | | oaks. The cemeteries are particularly lovely and |
| romantic dinner. | | | | tell quite a tale on their own. Take a guided |
| California | | | | walking tour, the one that departs from |
| The Wine Country - This region of Napa and | | | | Charleston Place hotel is led by a 40-year resident |
| Sonoma Valley just north of San Francisco offers | | | | and history buff who is writing a book about the |
| romantic couples a perfect combination A | | | | city's cemeteries. Or take a horse-drawn carriage |
| pitch-perfect mix of wineries, charming hotels and | | | | ride, you'll hear more tales but you can just |
| spas, and tranquil scenic beauty. Your romantic | | | | snuggle in the back and enjoy the views. Check in |
| getaway can be enjoyed by a leisure car trip | | | | at Two Meeting Street Inn, An acclaimed, |
| though the valley, or better yet by cycling | | | | charming white Victorian mansion overlooking |
| through vast vineyards. Add a sunrise hot air | | | | prestigious South Battery at White Point Gardens |
| balloon ride and you have the perfect romantic | | | | .Enjoy the sea breezes while gazing upon |
| getaway. Where Napa Valley is smaller, it’s | | | | century-old live oaks and the Charleston Harbor |
| also more commercial than the laid back Sonoma, | | | | beyond. The Inn's sweeping vista is perfect for an |
| whose vineyards cover far more acreage. Check | | | | intimate conversation, a courtyard breakfast or |
| in at Auberge du Soleil Spa situated on a | | | | sumptuous afternoon tea. Summertime is the |
| picture-perfect 33-acre hillside olive grove, with | | | | ideal time to enjoy peach iced tea or lemonade |
| made-for-couples rooms with a large stone | | | | and spend the day relaxing on the porch, |
| fireplace and a private hot tub. Take in the | | | | watching the water. They offer a hot southern |
| sweeping views of the valley below, or take | | | | breakfast in their dining room, on the piazza or |
| advantage of the relaxing 7,000-square-foot spa. | | | | garden, or delivered to your suite. |
| Or check in at the intimate Poetry Inn and Spa | | | | Bar Harbor, Maine |
| perched on a hillside in the Stags Leap wine | | | | Located on Mount Desert Island, is a picturesque |
| district offering staggering views on the Napa | | | | village along the rocky coast of Maine with |
| Valley. Guests can enjoy a massage in the open | | | | charming shop, restaurants, and marinas with |
| air, sip a cabernet on a private terrace, or simply | | | | fishing and pleasure boats. For hiking and biking |
| lounging by the pool. The amenities include large | | | | enthusiasts, the nearby Acadia National Park with |
| rooms with private balconies, marble bathrooms | | | | its granite peaks, one of which is the tallest |
| with dual vanities, a large soaking tub, both an | | | | mountain on the East Coast and the first spot in |
| indoor and an outdoor shower with rain shower | | | | the United States to see the sun rise. From Bar |
| headset, and wood-burning fireplaces. | | | | Harbor, there are many whale watching boast and |
| Big Sur - Two and half hours south of from San | | | | a high-speed ferries to Nova Scotia and Prince |
| Francisco, you can get-away on a romantic | | | | Edward Island in Canada. Although summer is the |
| journey with breathtaking views of rocky ocean | | | | most popular time to visit, many people flock to |
| cliffs hugged by pine and cypress trees. For the | | | | the area in autumn to enjoy the brilliant colors of |
| more active, you can enjoy the scenery by | | | | fall foliage and get a jump on Christmas gift |
| trekking to the McWay waterfalls by taking a | | | | purchasing. Check in at The Harbor side Hotel, Spa |
| short quarter mile long hike, 80 feet above sea | | | | & Marina. This is a luxury resort facility nestled in |
| level down the Overlook Trail in Julia Pfeiffer | | | | downtown Bar Harbor, and just moments away |
| State Park. Check in at the Post Ranch Inn and | | | | from Acadia National Park. The Harbor side offers |
| Spa hugging the rugged cliffs of Big Sur. The | | | | breathtaking views of Frenchman's Bay and ocean |
| accommodations are luxurious with a romantic | | | | beyond is a perfect destination for a romantic |
| setting that offers a choice of either an ocean or | | | | getaways. Guests can enjoy the Dining & Spa |
| mountain-view, wood-burning fireplaces, indoor or | | | | amenities of the adjacent Bar Harbor Club |
| outdoor spa tubs, and private decks. Couples | | | | Sedona, Arizona |
| messages are also available. Its located close to | | | | The majestic red rock formations of Northern |
| nature and the charming villages of Monterey and | | | | Arizona's Boynton Canyon are an impressive |
| Carmel. | | | | backdrop to any romantic getaway. Sedona also |
| Santa Barbara - Often referred to as the | | | | is known for its spiritual vortex, and its healing |
| "American Riviera" it boasts a perfect climate with | | | | opportunities, and to experience sage clearings to |
| plenty of sun, surf, fine dining, great wineries and | | | | release negativity or share spiritual ceremonies in |
| a rich dose of Spanish heritage history. Downtown | | | | the crystal grotto. For active romantics, the |
| Santa Barbara is perfect for lazy strolls with a | | | | beautiful red landscape can be taken in by jeep |
| loved one. Pamper yourself and someone special | | | | tours, horseback riding, hot-air balloon rides, and |
| in Santa Barbara. Give yourselves over to the | | | | hiking. Check in at the Enchantment Resort set |
| care of luxurious spas, take a day trip though | | | | amongst the impressive red rock configurations |
| California's "other" wine country, taste the | | | | of Boynton Canyon in Sedona, where solitude and |
| pleasures of world-class dining by candlelight or | | | | colorful sun sets can be viewed amongst the |
| treat yourself to unique shopping experiences. | | | | area's famous red rocks. Romantics will |
| Check in at the Simpson House Inn. This Southern | | | | experience the luxurious couples Ayurvedic |
| California romantic getaway is an elegant 1874 | | | | treatments at the Mii amo Spa including massage |
| Eastlake home, with period Victorian antiques. | | | | therapy, spiritual healing treatments, and psychic |
| Secluded within an acre of tall hedges, stone walls, | | | | massages. Or stay at The L'Auberge de Sedona, |
| lawn and gardens, a five minute walk from | | | | in Oak Creek Canyon, in the heart of Red Rock |
| downtown Santa Barbara, you can pamper | | | | country, on the banks of Oak Creek. Enjoy a |
| yourself with one of their many in-room European | | | | romantic brook side dinner for two, and a spa |
| spa services. For the more active, the inn | | | | treatment to embrace your senses, relax tense |
| provides bicycles to cruise around historic, | | | | muscles and give you a new outlook on your day. |
| beautiful Santa Barbara, or you can take a | | | | They offer services to create a unique sense of |
| mountain hikes. For the less active, take a | | | | intimacy and offer very personalized attention. |
| leisurely beach walk or just relax with a book in | | | | You can experience your treatment in your |
| the garden. | | | | cottage or enjoy the Spa Cabana creek side. |