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!
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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!
Everybody loves Hawaii, I mean really, constant sunshine, tropical surroundings, and beautiful people. Let’s take a look at Hawaii’s island of Kauai.
Kauai is the forth largest of the Hawaiian islands. It has volcanic origins and has an average rainfall of 460 inches annually. But enough about it’s geographic climate, what does it have to offer you as a honeymooner? Well for starters, crystal blue waters, incredible guava and coffee and gorgeous mountainside. Kauai is home to the Spouting Horn, the beautiful Napali Coast, Hanalei Bay and the wonderfully charming Koa Kea Hotel and Resort.
Koa Kea hotel is an ocean-side resort with a diverse landscape with access to all sorts of adventure, from hiking to golfing and scuba diving to horseback riding.
The hotel even offers a honeymoon package including breakfast daily, a one hour couples massage, one dinner at Red Salt, the couple’s famous restaurant and a rental car.
Best dress for Kauai?
Pack light! Bring a light jacket to wear at night but be prepared for 85 degree days, at least! So grab your beach bag, floppy hat and bring your husbands cheesiest Hawaiian shirt and jump on the earliest flight to the beautiful island of Kauai! (But, make sure to have Ever After Honeymoons help you out!)
