Although most couples wish their honeymoon could last forever, sometimes it's just not feasible to get away for very long. The good news is plenty of resorts and hotels offer various packages that provide an ideal honeymoon setting with stays as short as two days. Often called romance packages, these specials usually include items such as flowers, dinner, chocolates, wine and champagne.
The Red Horse Inn and Cottages in South Carolina has what it calls Sweetheart, Romance and Elopement packages. The Romance Package can be booked for a two-night stay and comes with a private four-course candlelight dinner in either a cottage or the inn's East Bedroom, a bottle of wine, a dozen roses, champagne, strawberries and dipping chocolate. The Elopement Package includes a wedding ceremony that comes with a photographer, flowers and a private dinner. Situated in the far northern corner of the state in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the many amenities in this bread-and-breakfast establishment include a courtyard with a garden, pond and patio, and cottages with fireplaces. Guests can also explore the many recreational opportunities in the area, including golfing, fishing and shopping for antiques.
Red Horse Inn and Cottages
45 Winstons Chase Court
Landrum, SC 29356
864-895-4968
theredhorseinn.com
The Westgate Hotel in San Diego has two packages ideal for short honeymoon getaways. One is the Royal Escape, which includes an overnight stay in a luxury suite, a bottle of French champagne, chocolate treats, a four-course gourmet dinner in the hotel's Westgate Room and a continental breakfast for two. Its Le Romantique - Spa Package includes most of the same features along with a single red rose on the pillows, massages or facials, and picnic baskets. The Westgate is within walking distance of an opera house, a movie complex and four performing arts theaters. Some additional hotel highlights are a fitness center along with free coffee, shoe shines and a morning newspaper. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Westgate Hotel
1055 Second Ave.
San Diego , CA 92101
800-522-1564
westgatehotel.com
The Cayo Hueso Resorts in the famous resort town of Key West in Florida has a variety of cottages, homes and suites for rent. Its bungalows near the beach provide plenty of privacy and seem to be particularly popular with honeymooners. The resort is within two blocks of the beach and walking distance of many of Key West's restaurants, lounges, boutiques and art galleries. Guests receive a welcome basket and fresh flowers upon arrival. The property has heated swimming pools with waterfalls that are surrounded by tropical landscaping. The units have the usual amenities along with barbecue grills, full kitchens, private porches and laundry appliances. Both weekly and shorter two-night rates are available for honeymooners.
Cayo Hueso Resorts
513 United St.
Key West FL 33040
305-294-4819
cayohuesoresorts.com
