If you've been dreaming of a getaway with your
sweetheart and hoping to make it happen this Valentine's Day, there's still
plenty of time to plan. You can start the process by exploring destinations
that pique your interest. From there, look for accommodations that offer
upscale amenities, sought-after features and environments that foster romance
and connection.
Where should you travel for Valentine's Day?
That depends on how long you can get away, the types of hotels and resorts you
prefer and how much you have to spend. We've found that some of the most
romantic hotels are in destinations like Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Bora Bora, Aruba and the Bahamas. There are also quite a
few resorts for romance located throughout the United States, not only in
states like Florida but also in Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Some of the best resorts for celebrating
Valentine's Day include the adults-only Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets in
Mexico, Bungalows Key Largo in sunny Florida, White Mountain Hotel & Resort
in New Hampshire and St. Regis Bora Bora in French Polynesia. Read on for an overview of
what each resort offers over the Valentine's Day holiday and beyond.
Garza Blanca Los Cabos: Los
Cabos, Mexico
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos is one
of the most luxurious resorts in the entire Los Cabos area,
and it's geared to both families with kids and adults angling for a romantic
trip. Suites for two feature panoramic ocean views, outdoor hammocks for
canoodling, remote-controlled curtains, fine imported linens, a fully-stocked
wet bar and freestanding soaking tubs, to name a few of the upgraded perks.
There are also eight heated pools on the property grounds, including an
adults-only rooftop infinity pool.
Visitors to Garza
Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos can opt for a hotel-only booking
or an all-inclusive package that includes unlimited fine dining and drinks. For
those with the all-inclusive package, gourmet cuisine is available at seven
different eateries and includes 24-7 room service.
Impression Isla Mujeres by
Secrets: Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Searching for an exotic place to celebrate
Valentine's Day without having to travel too far from home? If your travel
budget allows, consider Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets. This stunning
resort sits on Isla Mujeres — a small island with powder white sand and clear,
calm waters that's a short ferry ride from Cancun, Mexico. This makes the
island easy to get to from the Cancun International Airport (CUN), yet the
destination is so unique you'll feel like you're a world away.
Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets is the
island's premier luxury resort; most stays include an exclusive catamaran ride
from Cancun directly to the property. Rooms are expertly appointed with
everything you could need for a romantic getaway, and the property's fine
dining restaurants rely on only the freshest ingredients. If you want to boost
the romance on your trip, book a spa treatment at the on-site spa or plan a
private culinary experience on the property's waterfront boardwalk.
Lake Nona Wave Hotel: Orlando,
Florida
Lake Nona Wave Hotel is considerably more
luxurious and adult-oriented than most other Orlando hotels geared to families
visiting Walt Disney World and other nearby parks.
While there are all kinds of amenities for kids and families, adult guests will
love the property's fine dining restaurants, spacious rooms with
state-of-the-art technology, and on-site wellness experiences. For example,
resort guests can book a facial or massage at the property's luxury spa or
participate in rock climbing or aerial yoga classes.
The property is just steps from nearby Boxi
Park, a fun, open-air food hub with live entertainment. Guests can even book an
exciting excursion nearby, including clear kayaking or paddle boarding through Get Up and Go Kayaking in nearby Rock
Springs.
Premier Suite at Viceroy Los Cabos. (Photo Credit: Viceroy Los Cabos)
Viceroy Los Cabos: Los Cabos,
Mexico
If you watched Season 7 of the Netflix show
"Love is Blind" from start to finish, you probably noticed the
luxurious resort the newly engaged couples spent some time in before their
weddings. This was the Viceroy Los Cabos — an oceanfront retreat that allows
families but is perfect for couples celebrating honeymoons, weddings or
Valentine's Day.
This incredible resort offers some of the best
views of the Los Cabos coastline, and it features five pools (including an
adults-only pool), a huge spa, a rooftop lounge and unique room types geared to
parties of all sizes. For maximum romance, consider booking one of the
property's One Bedroom Ocean View Penthouses with butler service.
Nemacolin: Farmington,
Pennsylvania
Nemacolin is a luxury resort in Western
Pennsylvania that offers a range of lodging options, from lodge rooms to
estates and private homes. Guests can book rooms at the Grand Lodge with
multiple private balconies, king beds with lavish bedding, and fantastic views
from every direction. Guests staying at Falling Rock (available for guests ages
16+) get equally luxurious digs plus upgraded features like butler service,
breakfast, and happy hour with champagne.
While romance is on the menu at Nemacolin all
year long, the property is hosting a Marie Antoinette-style high tea curated by
notable chef and food artist Paris Starn this year from February 14th to 16th.
Taking place at The Bleu Room at The Chateau, this high tea will offer yet
another way to celebrate your romance with a multi-course selection of tarts,
cakes, teas and cocktails.
Zel Punta Cana Resort: Punta
Cana, Dominican Republic
If you want to check out a brand new resort
this Valentine's Day, consider booking Zel Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic. This new all-inclusive
resort from the Melia brand sits next to the world-famous Bavaro Beach and
offers expansive pools, suites with swim-up access, a beach club and seven
restaurants serving delicious Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine.
Room options include stunning master suites
with private balconies and an outdoor whirlpool bath. The hotel also has its
own on-site spa that offers massages, body treatments, facials and other
healing therapies.
One&Only Palmilla. (Photo Credit: One&Only Palmilla.)
One&Only Palmilla: Los Cabos,
Mexico
The One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico, is a beachfront luxury
resort that's practically made for romance. Rooms and suites feature dramatic
views of the Sea of Cortez, and couples can book
oceanfront casita suites with private pools or luxury villas with multiple
bedrooms for ultimate privacy.
Dining at this property includes options
from Michelin-starred chefs, as well as everything from Japanese cuisine to
seafood and fine steaks. Private dining is also available.
Bungalows Key Largo: Key Largo,
Florida
Bungalows Key Largo offers one of the few
all-inclusive beach resort experiences in the United States. This resort is
only for adults, so it's geared to couples and romance. Standout amenities
include 1,000 feet of shoreline, nightly entertainment, pools and jacuzzis and
access to kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkel gear and water trikes.
Bungalows visitors can pick from garden or
waterfront bungalows, all of which have private outdoor terraces, soaking tubs
and outdoor showers. The resort's Zen Garden Spa also offers treatments for
couples who want to relax in paradise, including aromatherapy massages, mineral
soaks, body scrubs and firming facials.
Western Front Hotel: St. Paul,
Virginia
St. Paul, Virginia's Western Front Hotel may
not be an obvious choice for a romantic escape, but its features and amenities
make it ideal for couples who want some alone time with the option to stay
active outdoors. This property is located in the heart of Appalachia, and guests tend to take part in
activities like hiking Sugar Mountain or kayaking the Clinch River. The
historic resort also features a backyard fire pit, perfect for unwinding with a
cocktail or s'mores.
Western Front Hotel also offers a Romantic Getaway
package that includes a hotel stay, bottle of wine and rose petal turndown
service. While weather in this area of the country varies from year to year,
temperatures in January and February often reach highs in the 50s and 60s.
Henderson Beach Resort. (Photo Credit: Henderson Beach Resort.)
Henderson Beach Resort: Destin,
Florida
While Destin, Florida, is known for offering an
array of family-friendly lodging options, including condominiums and oceanfront
villas, this popular beach town is also home to several luxury resorts. The
most popular of these is Henderson Beach Resort, which occupies one of the most
beautiful stretches of sand in the entire Destin area.
Suite options geared to romance include
gulf-view suites with private balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. Henderson
Beach Resort also has an opulent spa, a huge pool and a lazy river.
Premium golf is available nearby, along with shopping and entertainment. The
resort also features five on-site restaurants, bars and cafes for maximum
convenience.
St. Regis Bora Bora: Bora Bora,
French Polynesia
Bora Bora is frequently considered one of the most romantic destinations on Earth, mostly
due to its remote location, stunning mountain views and unbelievably clear
waters. This region of French Polynesia also boasts some of the most exclusive
luxury resorts you can find, and the St. Regis Bora Bora easily tops that list.
The St. Regis Bora Bora offers some of the
most incredible overwater bungalows in the world, all of which have
unbelievable ocean and mountain views. Some overwater bungalows even have
private plunge pools for couples wanting to dip in peace.
A Dazzling Romance Escape package is also
available for guests who book travel over Valentine's Day in 2025. This package
includes five nights for two in an overwater villa, daily breakfast, a
signature canoe breakfast, a romantic dinner at the resort's private island,
Robert Wan's Tahitian pearl and diamond necklace, a private helicopter ride, a
couples massage and more.
Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán
Golf & Spa Resort: Mazatlán, México
Recently opened in April of 2024, Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort
is perfect for couples who want an all-inclusive experience while splurging for
outdoor activities and spa treatments. This Hyatt property features a location
along Mexico's rugged Pacific coast, meaning towering palms and lush greenery
flank it. The hotel also has an adults-only section, plus 950 feet of
beachfront, three oceanfront pools, two tennis courts, six pickleball courts
and some of the area's most exclusive golf courses.
Rooms geared to romance in the resort's
adults-only section include suites with swimout access. The property also
offers 13 unique restaurants and bars with international dining options,
including Mexican, Italian and Asian-fusion cuisine.
JOIA Aruba by Iberostar. (Photo Credit: JOIA Aruba by Iberostar.)
JOIA Aruba by Iberostar: Eagle
Beach, Aruba
Recently opened in December of 2024, JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is a luxury
property with an ideal location on Aruba’s stunning Eagle Beach.
The new resort offers 240 rooms and suites, seven restaurants and bars, its own
on-site luxury spa and an adults-only section with a quiet pool and
breathtaking ocean views. JOIA guests also get exclusive access to Aruba’s only
18-hole championship golf course.
Some rooms and suites on the property feature
private whirlpool baths or semi-private pools, which can help boost the romance
factor even more. Several of the property's top-tier suites also come with
butler service.
White Mountain Hotel &
Resort: North Conway, New Hampshire
Tucked away in the rolling hills of New
Hampshire is White Mountain Hotel & Resort, a luxury resort with panoramic
mountain views, an array of fine dining options, a heated pool, a hot tub,
Himalayan salt saunas, and so much more. This family-owned hotel is surrounded
by protected state and national forests, so it's the ideal place to escape for
a romantic retreat.
White Mountain Hotel & Resort is offering
a romance package for couples this year that can increase the wow factor for a
surprise Valentine's Day trip. This package includes
two nights of lodging, breakfast for two, a romantic dinner for two in the
on-site Ledges Restaurant and champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries upon
arrival.
Sandals Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines: St. Vincent & Grenadines
All Sandals resorts are adults-only and geared
to couples who want to ratchet up the romance, and the Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are
no exception. This all-inclusive property sits on 50 secluded acres of lush
greenery and rolling mountains, and it features 11 unique dining options, nine
bars (including a swim-up bar), four pools, two hot tubs and a pool
specifically for SCUBA lessons.
A range of luxurious accommodations can help
ramp up the romance, including suites and villas with tranquility soaking tubs
or private pools. You can even book a Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Villa Suite
with a Private Pool just steps from the sand and surf, or a Vincy Overwater
Two-Story Villa directly over the water.
Rosewood Baha Mar: Nassau,
Bahamas
Rosewood Baha Mar is located along the shores
of Nassau's Cable Beach, known for its powder-white sands and crystal-clear
waters. Amenities on the property include two sparkling pools, a lagoon
whirlpool, a luxurious spa and five tantalizing restaurants and bars serving
everything from steaks and seafood to craft cocktails. The property's location
also makes it close to nearby attractions, including the Caribbean's largest
casino (at the Baha Mar) and the Baha Bay waterpark.
Room and suite options abound at this Bahamas
resort, and visitors can even book private villas and residences. For extra
romance, couples can book a Premier Ocean View Grand One-Bedroom Suite with
more than 1,400 square feet of space, a separate living room, a roomy shower
and an oversized soaking tub.
The Royal Hawaiian. (Photo Credit: The Royal Hawaiian.)
The Royal Hawaiian: Honolulu,
Oahu
Often referred to as the “Pink Palace of the
Pacific,” this timeless Waikiki Beach landmark hotel is ideal for
couples and romance. Visitors to the property will find stunning mountain and
ocean views in every direction, a 5-star luxury experience that caters to
discerning travelers and lavishly appointed rooms and suites with modern
amenities.
Room options for couples run the gamut from
historic rooms with king beds and ocean or garden views to oceanfront suites
with separate spaces for dining and relaxation. Couples can spend the day
sunbathing by the resort's oceanfront Helumoa Pool or participating in wellness
rituals like yoga or meditation.
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