Romantic Hotels

Rayavadee
214 Moo 2, Tambon Ao-Nang Krabi, Thailand

From $672 per night

Rayavadee is located on the edge of Krabi Marine National Park with towering limestone cliffs and islands dramatically bordered by the crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea. Krabi enjoys mild weather throughout the year and is famous for its sandy beaches and gorgeous natural scenery. Located just 180km east of Phuket, Rayavadee sits at the heart of the stunning Phranang Peninsula and offers 98 enchanting two story pavilions and 4 luxurious villas. The resort is spread over 26 acres of coconut groves and surrounded by three National Park beaches. The award winning architecture and tropical landscaping provide an atmosphere of a southern Thai village, while the interior decoration boasts all the luxury and comforts guests desire.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says... "On the Waterfront Many beaches in Southern Thailand are overrun with Western travelers, but the quiet stretch of powdery sand known as Rai Lay, on Krabi Island—only accessible by boat—is an exception. Its towering limestone cliffs and tropical foliage, and the crystal-blue waters of the Andaman Sea, make this low-key hideaway a romantic alternative to places like Phuket. Where to stay? Bordered by beaches on three sides, the 26-acre Rayavadee is made up of 103 airy two-level bungalows—some set in the jungle and others overlooking Phranang Beach. At sunset, sip a coconut cocktail at the Grotto restaurant, tucked into a limestone cliff. And don’t skip the fresh food grilled by locals right on the beach: corn on the cob, chicken skewers, and chunks of pineapple." —Whitney Lawson 50 Best Romantic Getaways

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Lodge At Torrey Pines in La Jolla
11480 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California, US

From $320 per night

Location
Positioned on the ocean bluffs of La Jolla, Calif. adjacent to the Torrey Pines Golf Course is the Craftsman-style Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla. University Town Center is three miles away.

Hotel Features
The formal A. R. Valentien restaurant boasts artworks by its namesake early 19th century California artist and overlooks the Torrey Pines Golf Course's 18th hole. Only native California wines are served with its fresh regional cuisine, which features a seasonally influenced menu. The Grill & Bar boasts Californian and American fare, casual dining and an adjacent cocktail lounge. The Spa at Torrey Pines hosts a steam room and sauna, and features signature treatments including the Personalized Aromasoul Ritual, Remineralizing Gel Wrap and the Coastal Sage Scrub. Conference rooms, a business center and complimentary high-speed Internet access are provided. The lobby area boasts views of the golf course and features original Gustav Stickley furniture, Morris chairs, artworks, cherry paneling and Judson Studio leaded glass. A family room provides games including dominoes, backgammon and billiards. Amenities include a fitness room, gift shop and an outdoor pool and spa tub.

Guestrooms
The 170 guestrooms contain mahogany- or redwood-finished furnishings, leather ottomans and armchairs, and décor in tones of cream, pale olive and cranberry red. Each room offers a private balcony or terrace overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course or the central courtyard. Bedding features Egyptian-cotton linens. Bathrooms contain bathrobes, marble bathtubs, telephones and complimentary toiletries. Amenities include cable television and complimentary high-speed Internet access.

Expert Tip.
A guaranteed tee time program at the Torrey Pines Golf Course is offered exclusively to guests of the Lodge.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says..."This Craftsman-style resort features stunning design touches (William Morris wallpaper, Stickley furniture) and a location right on the Torrey Pines Golf Course, 5 minutes south of the village of La Jolla.
Rooms to Book: Palisade Rooms have gas fireplaces and views of the Torrey Pines Golf Course, all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
Insider Tip: Take a guided morning hike through the Torrey Pines State Reserve."

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Enchantment Resort and Mii amo Spa
525 Boynton Canyon Road Sedona, Arizona, US

From $275 per night

Located In One Of The Most Spectacular Natural Settings On Earth Enchantment Resort Is The Premier Destination Resort In Northern Arizona.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says... "This Southwestern-style property inside a stunning red-rock canyon offers an extraordinary range of activities (pottery classes, Native American culture seminars)â€”plus Mii Amo, one of the country's best spas. Rooms to Book: Casitas 41-45 have high beam ceilings, beehive fireplaces, and a secluded canyon location. Insider Tip: Enjoy a detoxifying red clay-and-cocoa wrap at Mii Amo spa."

Cap Juluca
Po Box 240 West End Village, Anguilla

From $995 per night

Location

Cap Juluca is located in West End Village, Anguilla.
On Maundays Bay

Hotel Features

Restaurants and bars
Tennis, golf, and water activities
Fitness center and full-service spa

Guestrooms

42-inch flat-panel cable televisions
Marble bathrooms with bathrobes

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What's Great
Travel + Leisure says... "Collection of Moorish-style villas and a newly renovated main house along 179 acres of secluded Maundays Bay Beach—a romantic spot only 25 minutes by boat from busy St. Martin. Rooms to Book: Luxury Rooms, with private solariums and outdoor showers. Insider Tip: A private candlelit beach dinner of roasted Anguillan crayfish tails." -From www.travelandleisure.com

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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
One Miramontes Point Road Half Moon Bay, California, US

From $259 per night

Location
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is located in Half Moon Bay, Calif. overlooking the expansive Pacific shoreline. This 19th century estate-fashioned hotel stands on an ocean bluff leading to a golden beach and two golf courses. The town of Half Moon Bay is three miles from the property. The hotel is within five miles of the Obester Winery and horse stables.

Hotel Features
The Navio serves North California coastal dishes including smoked sturgeon, trout almandine and hand-cut tagliatelle. Snacks and beverages are provided within the wicker-furnished outdoor Conservatory Lounge. The Ritz-Carlton, Half-Moon Bay offers 5,000 bottles of wine, an assortment of cheeses and chocolate flights in the ENO Wine Room. The Ritz-Carlton Spa features 16 treatment rooms, a beauty salon and a candlelit co-ed Roman mineral bath are provided on the bluff. The hotel features a fitness facility, outfitted with Cybex machines, a heated yoga studio, six tennis courts and a basketball half-court. Three conference rooms, a business center and high-speed Internet access are available for guest use. Near the hotel lobby are babysitting services and a sundry shop.

Guestrooms
Each guestroom at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is furnished and decorated to complement the hotel's manor motif. Cherry-stained wooden furnishings, embellished with cream and teal fabrics, are accentuated by daylight filtering in from the broad-framed windows. Guestrooms feature the hotel's signature feather-bed with duvets, goose-down and hypoallergenic pillows and 300-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. Terry-cloth bathrobes are included in the marbled bathrooms. Rooms feature cable television and high-speed Internet access. Minibars, refrigerators and large desks are standard room amenities. Most of the 261 rooms at this Half Moon Bay hotel offer balconies with ocean views.

Expert Tip.
Upon check-in at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, guests are treated to a complimentary wine tasting.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure... "A golf-and-spa resort dramatically set on an oceanfront bluff less than 45 minutes from San Francisco, with two of the region's best golf coursesâ€”plus plenty to keep non-putters busy. Rooms to Book: The Coastal View rooms with personal wine cellars and views of the Pacific Ocean. Insider Tip: Sign up for wine education classes, taught by Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, on Saturday afternoons, in the ENO wine bar."

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