TOP 10 BEST ROMANTIC HOTELS

ARIZONA

Sedona
Mii amo
www.miiamo.com

Dramatic red rock canyons have long drawn romantics to Sedona, considered one of the most sacred sites in the world. Their russet glow provides the backdrop for this exclusive spa resort. Couples come here to meditate on their unions, experience sage clearings to release negativity or share spiritual ceremonies in the crystal grotto.

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CALIFORNIA

Bel Air
Hotel Bel Air
www.hotelbelair.com

Is it truly possible to get away from it all in the middle of the big city? Hotel Bel Air ensures that the answer is yes. Just minutes from metropolitan pleasures such as major museums and fine dining, it sits on twelve acres of landscaped gardens. After an intimate dinner at the hotel, stroll hand in hand among fountain courtyards and along the shores of Swan Lake.

Big Sur
Post Ranch Inn
www.postranchinn.com

The Post Ranch Inn is a masterful example of architecture in harmony with the environment. Not only does it provide the opportunity to commune with nature, it inspires couples to commune with one another. Try a massage for two on the private deck of your Tree Room, a secluded, free-standing structure built nine feet off the ground amid towering redwood trees.

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FLORIDA

Miami
The Setai
www.setai.com

Urban trysts are just plain sexy, and in Miami—one of the most passionate cities in the world—there are few better places for an intimate assignation than The Setai. Everything about this place sets the mood, from the in-room spa tubs to the Champagne bar. As for the sleek Zen style, can you think of a better backdrop for a weekend of yin and yang?

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HAWAII

Lanai City
The Lodge at Koele
www.lodgeatkoele.com

The beaches of the Hawaiian Islands are packed with couples looking for a quiet corner to call their own. Inland, at Lana'i's The Lodge at Koele, you won't have to go far. In fact, every corner of this highland sanctuary is tranquil and secluded, from trails winding through pine cathedrals to your suite, complete with a king four-poster bed.

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NEW YORK

Saranac Lake
The Point
thepointresort.com

Log cabins and towering pines meet high tea and beds draped in gauze at this luxe yet unpretentious Adirondack retreat. From the in-room chiseled stone fireplaces to the excellent restaurant under the guidance of acclaimed chef Albert Roux, everything about this secluded resort points to romance.

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TENNESSEE

Walland
Blackberry Farm
www.blackberryfarm.com

Ask Cupid to show you one of the most romantic locations in the United States and he'll no doubt shoot his arrow straight into the heart of the 2,500-acre Blackberry Farm. Set in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, this remote, rendezvous destination caters to couples with horse-drawn carriage rides and inviting feather beds.

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VIRGINIA

Washington
Inn at Little Washington
www.relaischateaux.com

Just an hour from D.C. in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the historic Inn at Little Washington offers a private, intimate atmosphere—perfect for a cozy retreat with your sweetheart. You can spend your days hot air ballooning or visiting vineyards, and then linger over a quiet dinner for two in the inn's acclaimed dining room.

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WASHINGTON

Snoqualmie
Salish Lodge & Spa
www.salishlodge.com

Wood-burning fireplaces, two-person whirlpool tubs and feather beds … you may never leave your room. But if you do, you’ll find another kind of exhilaration in this dramatic setting in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Snuggle up on the gazebo overlooking the sacred Snoqualmie Falls and marvel at the grand majesty of life … and love.

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WYOMING

Jackson
Amangani
www.amangani.com

If Eros was looking for a place to take his beloved away for the weekend, he would certainly choose Amangani. This magical blend of Eastern Zen and Western rustic overlooks the snow-capped Teton Mountain Range from the top of the East Gros Ventre Butte in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Staying in is encouraged, with king platform beds embraced by fireplaces and amazing mountain views.