Alright, so you’ve made it across the US. You’ve traipsed through the Pacific Northwest forests, you’ve swam in the Great Lakes, now it’s time to visit Fenway Park! So, start there. Start your East Coast honeymoon at Fifteen Beacon in Boston. This luxury boutique hotel infuses modern style with a historic twist. With only 60 guest rooms, the hotel makes for a very intimate place to stay. Fifteen Beacon is located on historic Beacon Hill near Boston’s financial district. (And seriously, while you’re at it, visit Fenway Park, even if it isn’t baseball season) Boston has so much to offer honeymoon couple!
Ok, onto Virginia, The Martha Washington Hotel and Spa in Abingdon, Virginia is the place to be! It opened in 1935 and offers two restaurants, one of which offers American cuisine in an intimate atmosphere. The hotel has 51 guestrooms as well as 11 suites, all with antique decor. The hotel has a business center for the working traveller, a Library for the curious, a fine art gallery, gift shop, market and many work out amenities. The hotel is near The Arts Depot, Whites Mill, William King Regional Arts Center and the Barter Theater.
And, finally, I’m sure you’re assuming New York, but how about Vermont? (Vermont should be beautiful this time of year, with all that snow) The Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, Vermont is just that. Top notch! This is a four diamond resort that has been named Number 1 in the Northeast and Best Ski Resort in America. Skiing, golf, a spa, hiking or snowshoeing, all this and more awaits you as you visit Vermont. The hotel offers Norma’s, a signature restaurant with contemporary food. Be sure to check out snowy, or green, Vermont on your honeymoon!
So, there you have it, a few ideas about how to honeymoon Nationally. If you still have the US travel bug, and Ever After Honeymoons didn’t fill your niche, let me customize one for you!
Happy National Travels!
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Ok, so not quite the Midwest, but almost…
As you venture out from the West Coast you’ll eventually hit Colorful Colorado. Only twenty minutes from Vail, there is Beaver Creek, a beautiful location for romance and tranquility. Beaver Creek Lodge is perfect for skiing, but when the snow melts, there are a ton of other amazing options that include horseback riding, chairlift rides, hiking and championship golf. The resort has only 72 suites and is perfect for year-round vacationing.
Now, head toward the midwest, and stop in Chicago. Everyone knows about the windy city, and you may have even been there before, but this time, you need to check out The James Hotel. Just a few blocks from Grand Ave and only 40 minutes from O’Hare International Airport, The James has an excellent location and modern look and feel. Plus, you’re so close to Navy Pier and Lake Michigan!
And, while you’re already in the Midwest, you might want to check out The Delafield in Delafield, Wisconsin. You’ll feel transported to another time, a much simpler one at that. The Delafield includes a designer spa, luxurious beds, flat-screens and 38 hotel suites. It is located between Wilwaukee and Madison. There are even honeymoon suites complete with hand-carved canopy beds.
Sure, Wisconsin may not seem like the most romantic place in the world, but when you’re there with your new spouse, do you really need much more than a gorgeous hotel room and some sights to see?
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Every once in a while a couple will decide to take an in-house vacation. In the US that is. So for this week, Ever After Honeymoons is going to focus on National honeymoons! Let’s start on the West Coast (or the best coast).
Washington starts this coast, and The Inn at Langley is a gorgeous place to start your honeymoon. The Inn is a contemporary-rustic hotel on Whidbey Island, Washington. It is a quiet resort and you can get completely lost in it’s charm and romance. From there, you can even take an hour car’s ride and a short, but sweet, ferry trip into Seattle.
And then there’s Oregon, and you’ll want – no, need – to check out The Allison Inn and Spa in Newberg. Only 45 minutes from Portland, this beautiful hotel is entirely charming and relaxing. And talk about location! It borders a working farm and vineyard (which is pictured below as a room’s view!). The spa has 12 treatment rooms, there is an indoor pool as well as romantic walks to take all along the property.
Big Sur, California rolls around Highway 1 for about 90 miles and jets up from the ocean where the Santa Lucia Mountains meet the water. Big Sur has a tourist-dependent economy, but a peaceful and pleasant feel. The Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur is a fabulous choice for a romantic getaway. It is built into a cliff 1,200 feet about the ocean. The Inn has a spa, as well as private yoga lessons, meditation, couple’s massage, guided hikes and pools. If you want to spend a few nights along the breathtaking Northern California Coast, The Post Ranch Inn is perfect for you.
So, maybe you’re making your way down the coast, how about right before the border, in Coronado, California. There lies the Beach Village at The Del. Surfing, kayaking, a fitness center and beach bonfires are all offered at Coronado Beach, where the resort is located. San Diego has always been a gorgeous California location, but Coronado is a perfect little vacation spot. There is so much to see and explore.
There is also the famous Hotel del Coronado which was built in 1888, and has housed presidents, athletes and many famous actors. It is a beautiful place to check out! Obviously these are just a few options, but if you’re looking to explore the West Coast and these don’t fit your fancy, let Ever After Honeymoons customize the perfect trip for you! Be sure to check back to see what the Midwest has to offer you honeymooners!
With the rising fees for checking bags on airlines and the fact that my bag seems to get lost so frequently, I carry on my suitcase as often as possible. This isn’t easy with the restrictions on liquids though.
The Target aisles don’t have the greatest selection of hair products, and squeezing liquids into a separate 3 oz container can be a total mess! To the rescue- the website 3 Fl Oz which has an amazing selection of the best hair and beauty products, all under 3 oz!
They also have a great selection of sunscreen which I highly recommend bringing with you. Most hotels sell sunscreen but the prices are usually much higher.
Before you bring your own shampoo and conditioner, check your hotel’s website to see what line they carry. Many luxury hotels already provide really high end lines, and this will free up space for another bikini in your bag!
Hotel Esperanza is a villa-style hotel four miles away from Cabo San Lucas. This intimate resort is above private beaches, includes swim-up bars, an infinify pool, ocean kayaks and hammocks. This five star hotel features 50 casita suites, 36 residential villas and six luxury suites.
Room amenities can be found here.
Breakfast is included daily in the oceanfront restaurant and the resort also includes a full-service salon. Esperanza features four restaurants each with unique dining selections. (And do you see that incredible night view? Talk about a romantic dinner for two!)
The hotel was voted no. 1 Spa in Latin America by Travel and Leisure 2007, no. 2 in Mexico and one of Mexico’s Most Romantic Resorts in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons 2007.
Children under the age of 16 have limited access in the hotel, so there is a good chance that children will not be around during your romantic getaway. On site, or near the hotel you can find bike rentals, a driving range, hiking trails, parasailing, snorkeling, tennis, windsurfing and many other activities, some of which have fees attached.
This resort is not one to overlook as you venture out on your honeymoon. Contact Ever After Honeymoons if you are interested in rates for your honeymoon!
