Sweetest Day is just a month away (Oct. 18th), but it’s not too late to plan a trip for you and your sweetest!
Savannah, Georgia
When romance means a leisurely pace, a trip to the southern US is in order. Savannah is all about taking things slowly—think lazy afternoons with picnic lunches under shady trees, horse-drawn carriages, and evening strolls through a historic district filled with pre–Civil War mansions and 20+ public squares. For even more romantic charm, stay in one of the beautiful mansions that’s been converted into a B&B or inn.
Big Sur, California
Scenic road trips can be lovely romantic getaways, especially when the views are as spectacular as they are on California’s Central Coast. The area is popular for hiking and camping, but romantics with a taste for the finer things in life should head straight for the Post Ranch Inn. Each room in the adults-only hotel is built into its surroundings, overlooks either the Pacific Ocean or the mountains,
Sedona, Arizona
Central Arizona’s high desert is renowned for its red sandstone rock formations, lovely enough against a bright blue sky. But the real magic happens at sunrise and sunset, when the rocks look like they catch fire. Airport Mesa is a favorite spot for sunrise, and the short (though steep) trail to Cathedral Rock is a popular sunset spot. You can also indulge in one of Sedona’s many spas—the area is known as a “spiritual vortex,” home to holistic healers of all kinds.
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Little Mackinac Island has been a favorite summer resort destination since the late 1800s. Most of the land is part of Mackinac Island State Park, and the island’s vibe is blissfully car-free. The romantic centerpiece: award-winning Grand Hotel. The resort (a registered historic landmark) opened in 1887, claims to have the longest porch in the world, and has hosted the likes of Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, and JFK.
Barnard, Vermont
Barnard is only a few hours’ drive from busy Boston, but it feels a world away. It was once the home of Nobel Prize-winning writer Sinclair Lewis and his pioneering journalist wife, Dorothy Thompson. The farm property they owned is now one of the most romantic resorts in New England. Today, Twin Farms is a 300-acre all-inclusive adults-only hotel with an onsite spa and gourmet restaurant. In winter, couples can ice skate on the pond, sip hot toddies, and tuck into a special tasting menu guided by the chef, complete with wine pairings.
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