Knowing where to go on a romantic weekend getaway can be difficult with so many options to choose from. Whether you desire to be near the ocean or tucked back into the mountains, romantic weekend resorts offer great package deals with a variety of activities that are bound to bring you and your sweetie closer together.
Sedona, Arizona, is home to the romantic getaway Enchantment Resort, which is tucked away on 70 acres at the mouth of Boynton Canyon, surrounded by red rock formations. The Suite Romance Package for two includes a two-night stay, a romance gift upon arrival, dinner for two, a bottle of wine or champagne and a one-hour spa session per person. Enchantment is home to three restaurants and a variety of activities. From your regular choices of tennis, bocce ball, swimming and hiking to medicine walks, talking circles and walks to ruins within the Native American Program, there is something for everyone. Relax together with yoga or tai chi sessions, go for power walks among the red rocks, visit wine tastings and culinary activities, or learn how to compost organically.
Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
800-826-4180
enchantmentresort.com
Napa Valley wine country is the weekend getaway destination at Meadowood, where The Art of Romance package begins with a bottle of sparkling wine and a box of chocolates. The package includes a two-night stay, a couples relaxation massage and a $50 breakfast credit to be used in-room or at The Grill restaurant. Meadowood dining options include picnics, dining poolside and three restaurants. Physical activities include golf, tennis, swimming, cardio, cycling, dance, Pilates and even a session with your own personal trainer. Relax together with yoga, croquet and wine education.
Meadowood
900 Meadowood Lane
St. Helena, CA 94574
800-458-8080
meadowood.com
On a seven-mile stretch of island along Florida's Southwest gulf coast lies Palm Island Resort. The couples getaway weekend package includes a two-night stay in a villa with views of the gulf, bay or marina. You also receive a chilled lobster and seafood picnic on the beach, a bicycle rental during your stay, dinner at Leverock's Restaurant, a car or ferry ride to and from the mainland and a water taxi to and from Palm Island and Leverock's. Palm Island Resort has two miles of private beach, and there are five heated pools, 11 tennis courts, a fitness center, boat rentals, guided fishing trips, nature programs on local wildlife and sea turtle awareness walks. You can also go canoeing, biking, fishing and snorkeling.
Palm Island Resort
7092 Placida Road
Cape Haze, FL 33946
866-920-1251
palmisland.com
On the northwest corner of Michigan's lower peninsula lies Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, on the shore of Lake Michigan's Traverse Bay. The "carefree getaway" includes a two-night stay, a three-course dinner for two and two breakfasts per person at Sweetwater American Bistro. Grand Traverse is known as a top golf resort, and during the summer you can play along its private beach and rent jet skis, pontoon boats, kayaks and all kinds of water equipment. In the winter, you can take a horse-drawn sleigh ride, rent a snowmobile and try cross country skiing, snowshoeing or ice skating.
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village
Acme, MI 49610-0404
800-236-1577
grandtraverseresort.com
