Browse top romantic beach vacations in the U.S., the Caribbean, Mexico and many beautiful tropical destinations around the world. If you are looking for quick weekend beach getaways, head to Southern California, Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Ocean Key Resort and Spa
Located in the heart of Historic Old Town Key West, just a few steps from the Gulf of Mexico, the Ocean Key Resort and Spa is an ideal choice for the honeymoon of your dreams. All the elegant rooms and suites are spacious and inviting; they either have views out over Duval Street or ocean views from your own private balcony. All the suites have marble or stone bathrooms and whirlpool tubs. On-site amenities include an outdoor swimming pool with private cabanas and a spa where you can enjoy a romantic couple’s massage. There is a choice of iconic Key West restaurants just outside the doors.
0 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, 844 330 3852
Turtle Inn in Belize
Owned by the famous film maker Francis Ford Coppola, Turtle Inn in Belize is a secluded hideaway on a sandy beach. The resort has just 25 guest accommodations and five star facilities, including two infinity swimming pools, a dive shop, luxury spa and great restaurants. The free standing thatched cottages are inspired by Balinese architecture, offering simple elegance that blends into the beautiful natural surroundings. Each cottage has hand-crafted furnishings, a luxury bathroom and a private deck for enjoying the tropics. Private gardens with outdoor showers provide the best in indoor/outdoor living. The guest cottages have a refrigerator stocked with water, wine, soft drinks, Belikin beer and local snacks.
The property is located next to a pristine coral reef. Jump in with a mask and snorkel or pick up gear at the resort dive shop. Other activities include canoe trips up the Monkey River, biking to a local town and hikes to hidden spots. Get a massage in an open-air Balinese Rice House with stunning views of Placencia Lagoon at the spa which specializes in traditional Thai massage and uses only locally-sourced organic ingredients.
Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, Belize | 866-356-5881
Skylark Negril Beach Resort
Skylark Negril Beach Resort is a hip beach resort located directly on the pristine sands of Negril's internationally-renowned Seven Mile Beach, evoking the atmosphere of Havana's bohemian beach resort swim clubs of the 20th century. The resort, which is conveniently located near area attractions like the Kool Runnings Water Park, provides direct beachfront access for all guests looking to escape to the region's gorgeous white sands and tranquil turquoise Caribbean waters. 28 guest rooms and suites showcase tropical midcentury decor, minimalist architectural design, and vintage travel prints, stocked with top-of-the-line modern amenities. Dining experiences range from the charming Miss Lily's Restaurant, serving up classic Jamaican fare with New York influences. Bespoke travel experiences are offered for all guests, along with a full slate of weekly-scheduled cultural courses and tours.
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Jamaica, Phone: 876-957-4364
Carimar Beach Club, Anguilla
Resting on the beautiful white sands of Mead’s Bay Beach in Anguilla, Carimar Beach Club offers luxurious Caribbean beach villas, excellent service and stylish interiors. The villas are equipped with modern kitchens, spacious bathrooms and private balconies, perfect for relaxing with a view.
Dining choices include five restaurants and bars around the resort, or you can have delicious meals prepared in the privacy of your beach villa. Snorkeling on the local reef is a must. Other fun activities to try include sailing, fishing and romantic cruises.
Meads Bay, AI-2640 Anguilla | 264-497-6881
Viceroy Riviera Maya
A secluded getaway overlooking the Caribbean Sea in Mexico, Viceroy Riviera Maya is a perfect beach getaway for grown-ups. Whether you are on your honeymoon or just want to get away from it all, the resort offers attentive service, calm surroundings and Mayan-inspired spa treatments. Couples are accommodated in 41 luxury villas with private pools, outdoor terrace, handmade crochet hammock and outdoor shower. The villas are very private since they are surrounded by tropical jungle gardens.
If this is your honeymoon, splurge on the Presidential Villa which has a romantic 2nd floor bedroom overlooking the water.
The Viceroy Riviera Maya Spa offers relaxing spa treatments with holistic touches. Treatments incorporate herbs native to Mexico's Mayan Riviera. Right next to the water, there is a spa area for the Temazcal bath. If you are looking for romantic beach getaways in Mexico, this unique resort is a great place to visit. Vacation activities include horseback riding, fishing, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing and romantic walks down 7 miles of white sandy beach.
Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo 77710 Mexico | 800-578-0281
Tunquen Magico, Chile
There's nowhere in the world quite like Tunquen Magico on the coast of Chile. As the name suggests, this is quite simply a magical location. Everything about is impressive, from the design and décor of the apartments to the majestic nature of the views and the peaceful, heaven-like aura that surrounds the place on all sides. If you are looking for rest, relaxation, indulgence, and beauty, this is most certainly the place to be. The adults-only getaway is a favorite spot for honeymooners and couples looking to reconnect with nature. Choose from five unique accommodation options, all close to the sea.
Fundo La Boca Los Quebrachos 1C, Tunquén, Chile
Sylvia Beach Hotel in Oregon
Perched high on clifftop overlooking Sylvia Beach with beautiful panoramic views of the coastline, Sylvia Beach Hotel in Oregon is the place to escape from it all. The cozy hotel offers comfort, charm and a warm and welcoming ambiance that will make you feel right at home. Rooms are playfully categorized into literary genres, where the ‘Best Sellers’ enjoy spectacular views of the coast and Yaquina Head Lighthouse, the ‘Classics’ are located right over the breaking surf, with fireplaces and private decks. The ‘Novels’ are comfortable rooms, with no ocean views.
Sumptuous homemade fare can be enjoyed at the award-winning Tables of Content Restaurant, where breath-taking ocean views accompany outstanding cuisine and good conversation. The hotel has an excellent library, packed to the brim with literary delights. Spend long languid days reading and relaxing in this alluring enclave where you can see whales breeching while watching a romantic sunset.
267 NW Cliff Street Newport, Oregon 97365 | 541-265-5428
Cobblers Cove
Cobblers Cove is an all-suite hideaway in Barbados surrounded by romantic beaches, perfect for couples and honeymooners. The hotel has a freshwater swimming pool, a spa and a reef for easy snorkeling adventures. Choose from 40 romantic suites which are housed in ten two-story cottages (four suites in each cottage). The Camelot Restaurant is one of the best on the island, located right on the ocean's edge.
Head to the bar for fresh juices and sunset cocktails. Vacationers have access to a variety of complimentary water sports, including wind surfing, water skiing and diving. If you want to play golf, tee times can be arranged at scenic courses nearby. The hotel is 18 miles from the Grantley Adams International Airport.
Speightstown St. Peter, Barbados | 246 422 2291
Hurawalhi Island Resort, Maldives
Hurawalhi Island Resort beckons couples to escape to an idyllic private island nestled in the Lhaviyani Atoll in Maldives. The island offers guests a perfect marriage of adventure and solitude. Here you can spend your days relaxing on your own private terrace, which drifts magically above the crystal clear waters and reefs. The accommodation is luxurious and relaxing and all the villas offer amazing views. Some have private plunge pools, adding an extra level of luxury. Activities including kayaking, snorkeling tours, scuba diving, SUP, tennis, volleyball and a fitness center. There is also a stunning underwater tunnel restaurant.
Lhaviyani Atoll, 20187, Maldives, +960 662 2000
Jamaica Inn
Relax on Jamaica Inn's private beach in Ocho Rios and visit the which offers a range of relaxing treatments. The hotel has 47 suites and five cottages which are ideal for honeymooners. Each suite has a balcony or verandah with a view of the Caribbean Sea. The cottages are the most private, complete with plunge pools and outdoor showers. Cottage 7 is the newest and the most luxurious. It has an infinity-edge pool, a private cove and over 2,000 square feet of living space. The restaurant serves light Caribbean cuisine which incorporates fresh local ingredients.
Ocho Rios, Jamaica, West Indies | 855-441-2044
Bitter End Yacht Club
If you love sailing, kayaking, fishing and scuba diving, at the Bitter End Yacht Club you can have it all. Located on the North Sound of Virgin Gorda in the Caribbean, the resort offers its guests a complimentary fleet of more than 100 sailboats, windsurfers, Hobie kayaks and other watercraft. During the day, you can join one of the exciting excursions, or relax by the freshwater swimming pool. The resort, reachable only by sea, stretches along a mile of white sandy beach which is perfect for snorkeling and romantic walks along the beach. If you are traveling on your own yacht, the club has a service marina with over 70 moorings. Accommodations are as diverse as its activities - choose from beachfront villas, suites, a private house and 30-foot sailboats, that sleep up to six.
Fly to Tortola's Beef Island airport, then take a 30-minute the high-speed ferry ride (the North Sound Express) to Bitter End Yacht Club. For more help with getting there, call the hotel at 284-494-2746. The resort is popular with summer family vacations, so it's a good idea to book early (800-872-2392).
Montage Resort - Spa Getaway in Southern California
Montage Resort & Spa features a beachfront spa, three swimming pools and dining. The resort is located in Laguna Beach, California, an artist community where you can browse numerous art galleries, or explore the area's 30 beaches and coves.
30801 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California 92651, Phone: 866-271-6953
Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel, Mauritius
Located on an idyllic cove on the northern-most edge of the island of Mauritius, the Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel is a wonderful choice for a romantic island getaway. Lapped by the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, Paradise Cove is a place to relax and rejuvenate, far from your normal nine to five. The resort offers a choice of newly-renovated guestrooms and suites, all of which have been designed to encourage peace and relaxation. Light wooden furniture and a palette of pale pastels set the tone. The hotel offers a wide selection of complimentary water sports and activities as well as a curated list of other island experiences which incur an extra fee. An all-inclusive rate is available.
2J7J+4X7 Royal Rd Anse La Raie, Mauritius, +230 204 4000
The Surin Phuket
The Surin Phuket on Pansea Beach in Thailand is an all-cottage getaway with a beautiful sandy beach, lush tropical surroundings and elegant design. If you are looking for a stylish cottage getaway, book one of the beachfront or hillside cottages. Cottages and suites feature outdoor sun decks, allowing you to relax surrounded by tropical plants. The resort has a spa, pool, sports facilities and wedding services. There are five scenic championship golf courses within 30 minutes of the resort.
The spa offers contemporary and Thai-inspired treatments and incorporates locally-produced spa amenities. The spacious treatment rooms are designed for meditation and reflection before and after a treatment. Couples can book a treatment together on their vacation.
Vacation activities at The Surin Phuket include beach volleyball, learning how to sail a catamaran, snorkeling, scuba dicing, table tennis, a new beachside gym and two tennis courts lit for night play. You can learn to scuba dive on vacation at a 5-star PADI training facility. Lounge next to the black tiled swimming pool which contrasts dramatically with the white sandy beach. Snacks and drinks are available by the pool all day long. There is a children's pool for younger guests.
Casa del Mar, Langkawi
Casa del Mar, Langkawi has completely refurbished rooms with updated lighting, comfortably designed beds, and updated lighting. Enter via a sliding glass door and experience amenities such as ceiling fans, air conditioning, mini-bars, 42-inch LCD TVs with cable, coffee machines, telephones, hair dryers, irons, private baths with showers, wireless internet, iPod docking stations, and safe deposit boxes. Some also have hammocks, poster beds, and private balconies.
Get pampered at the Satkara Spa with treatments inspired by Malaysian traditions. Dine on the beach with La Luna, with 24-hour notice. Enjoy Western or Asian dishes, or a combination, at La Sal Restaurant with its varied seating options, including a poo bar, beach dining area, patio, and upper deck. You can also opt for a Castaway Picnic Package for extra privacy.
Gran Ventana in the Dominican Republic
There are many advantages to booking an all-inclusive Caribbean getaway so that you don't have to worry about all the charges for dining and activities. Gran Ventana in the Dominican Republic is a large resort set on a sandy bay within the Playa Dorada Complex, offering many activities, a choice of restaurants and a golf course with scenic views.
Complejo Hotelero Playa Dorada, Calle Principal playa dorada, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic | 809-320-2111
Vedana Lagoon Resort & Spa
Visitors can experience a combination of Vietnam’s bustling cities and its serene lagoons at the Vedana Lagoon Resort & Spa. Forty-five minutes from Hue City Center, the resort is located on the shores of one of the largest lagoons in Southeast Asia. Visitors can choose to stay in one of the 29 spacious bungalows or luxury villas.
Zone 1, Phu Loc Town, Phu Loc District, Hue, Vietnam, +84 543-681-688
Hyatt Regency Phuket
A larger than Olympic size pool, modern oceanview rooms and a sandy beach make the Hyatt Regency Phuket one of the best new resorts to open in Asia. Guests are accommodated in 199 sunset-facing rooms with panoramic views of the Andaman Sea.
Romantic Halekulani in Waikiki
Halekulani is an oceanfront resort located on the famous Waikiki Beach near Honolulu on Oahu, Hawaii. The resort is a great honeymoon spot in Hawaii where couples receive five star service and enjoy stunning ocean views. Halekulani provides a beautiful setting, luxury service and romantic atmosphere.
North Island in the Seychelles
North Island in the Seychelles has just 11 guest villas, providing guests with the ultimate in privacy and luxury. The spa offers holistic mind-body treatments customized to each guest individually. The spa is elevated up on the hill and offers scenic ocean views. If you don't want to leave your villa, book a massage on your private deck with a view of the ocean.
North Island in the Seychelles, Victoria, Mahé Seychelles | +248 429 3100
Karma Kandara, Bali
The Karma Kandara retreat, located on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula and also known as “Billionaire’s Row”, offers visitors a luxurious getaway experience. The cliff-top hideaway is surrounded by lush green landscapes and a breathtaking view of one of the top five tropical beaches in Asia, Karma Beach Bali.
