Friends and family enrich and fulfil your life, but sometimes you just need some time alone with your significant other. For a quick, romantic getaway, pack your bags and head for the Great Smoky Mountains nestled between western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers over 500,000 acres, and you'll easily find cozy accommodations for two.
The beauty of the Smoky Mountains near Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, Tennessee is a great romance booster. Stay in one-room cabins with names such as "Hidden Romance," "A Hunka Hunka Burning Love," and "Ain't Misbehavin." These accommodations live up to their names, as they offer hot tubs, Jacuzzis, fireplaces and swimming pools. Washers, dryers, and big screen TVs ensure you'll enjoy the creature comforts of home, in addition to a priceless view. As of February 2011, prices range from $100 to $200 per night. Pets are also welcome in some cabins.
If you want to truly get back to nature with your one and only, think about staying in a treehouse. Yes, Asheville Cabins actually offers a rustic cabin nestled among the treetops overlooking two trout ponds. You'll be comfortable in this treetop abode, which is fully furnished and provides air conditioning and a water purification system. Just bring yourself and your clothes; fishing is optional. Seasonal rates for 2011 range from $695 to $795, while three-day stays are $295 to $395.
Imagine having your own sandy, white beach, complete with paddle boats, fishing pier, and swimming platform. Such luxurious surroundings await you and your honey at Log Cabin Retreats from Asheville Cabins. The master bedroom offers a breathtaking view and an adjacent hot tub, while the backporch grill makes the ideal place for cooking and enjoying a drink. As of February 2011, seasonal weekly rates range from $495 to $695, while three-night stays cost between $295 to $395.
The Smoky Mountain Bed and Breakfast Association is in-the-know when it comes to the bed and breakfast that's perfect for you. Whether you choose Eight Gables Inn, with its feather top beds and whirlpool tubs, or Persephone's Retreat, which provides either rooms or cabins, you're bound to enjoy your stay in the Smoky Mountains. Cabin rates at Persephone's Retreat are $135 per night, and includes breakfast delivered in a basket each moring. Eight Gables Inn rates for 2011 range from $125 to $205.
