The 10 Most Romantic Hotels In The U.S. ? Investment Watch Blog ...

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Imagine you and your better half cuddling fireside as the sun dips behind the distant mountains. The only sounds are from the wild; the only sights are canyons and the stark desert. No, you?re not in the Sahara. You?re at Utah?s ultra-romantic Amangiri resort.

With Valentine?s Day looming and no end to winter in sight, who doesn?t dream of stealing away on vacation? But you don?t need to travel to the ends of the earth (or beloved spots like Paris or the Caribbean) to find that spark-kindling setting. From seaside New England to Washington State?s wine country, we?ve uncovered dreamy properties certain to get you in the mood?whatever your idea of romance and your price range.

You can take your love to literal new heights at Big Sur?s Post Ranch Inn, a cliff-top hotel whose treehouses and cottages perch a thousand feet above the Pacific. The policy of no clocks or televisions encourages couples to reconnect, while perks like a gratis convertible inspire drives along scenic Highway 1 with impromptu picnics on any of the breathtaking beaches.

Of course, romance doesn?t require endless water views; cozying up in a country bed-and-breakfast has its own appeal. Hillside Victorian cottages with a white picket fence and fairy-tale-like setting draw couples year round to Landrum, SC, where they check into the affordable Red Horse Inn. Blame its high occupancy rate on the waterfalls, rocking chairs, and in-room candlelit dinners.

Great country inns know just how to take care of their guests, and indeed many of our favorite romantic hotels are a quick jaunt but worlds away from major cities. It?s about a two-hour drive from Phoenix to an enchanting resort of adobe suites with kiva fireplaces set among the red-rock canyons of Sedona, while 2 1/2 hours gets you from Atlanta to a Blue Ridge Mountains retreat.

And sometimes, romance is just a subway ride away. Lovebirds who want to fall in love with their hometown all over again?or flock to a hotel with urban sophistication?can look no further than actor Robert De Niro?s Greenwich Hotel in New York City.

Read on to find the perfect romantic hotel for you two and make that daydreamed getaway a reality.

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Willows Lodge, Woodinville, WA

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Bordering the Sammamish River, this rustic-meets-luxe lodge occupies five lush acres in Western Washington?s wine country. The 84 rooms are subtly done in salvaged timber and antique slate with Frette linens and giant Jacuzzis for two. Couples can bliss-out with massages, leisurely walks through the impeccably manicured gardens, or bike rides along the beautiful Burke-Gilman Trail. At the end of the day, the nearby Herbfarm restaurant beckons with nine courses and wines to match.

Price Tag:?From approximately $120 per night, includes daily breakfast.

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Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ

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The red rocks of Arizona?s Boynton Canyon tower over Enchantment?s adobe suites outfitted with kiva fireplaces, Native American accents, log-beamed ceilings, and oversize soaking tubs. Several pools, six tennis courts, pitch-and-putt golf, and complimentary guided hikes along the surrounding scenic trails round out the resort?s activities. But you don?t have to venture far to enjoy some of the area?s most awe-inspiring views?seen from the vantage point of the spa?s pool.

Price Tag:?From approximately $295 per night.

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Hamilton Turner Inn, Savannah, GA

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Amid magnolias and moss-draped oaks, this elegant 19th-century bed-and-breakfast oozes with old-time southern charm (it even got a mention in John Berendt?sMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil). Soaring ceilings, four-poster canopy beds, cozy fireplaces, and double whirlpool spas compliment the park views. Couples can start the day with a gourmet breakfast, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage through downtown, and savor complimentary home-baked cookies fireside before bed.

Price Tag:?From approximately $189 per night, includes daily breakfast.

Source:?Travel + Leisure

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