Morocco might not be the first place you think of as a romantic destination but when in Fez the Riad Laaroussa is one of our favorites for couples and honeymooners. This boutique hotel and spa are nestled into the heart of this ancient city and offer only 8 rooms and suites. A former 17th-century palace, this authentic riad has a roof terrace ...
Hidden within 25,000 acres of pristine, protected Costa Rican rainforest is Pacuare Lodge. One of my favorite things about this eco-lodge is its luxury canopy villa overlooking one of the most scenic rivers in Costa Rica, the Pacuare River. It was built with minimal environmental impact and the thatched-roof bungalows blend seamlessly into the lush...
In the valley below the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu is the ever-romantic Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, an intimate Andean village with terraced hills, waterfalls, stone pathways, and cozy whitewashed adobe casitas tucked away in the cloud forest. The hotel has 12 acres of exquisite natural beauty, where birds, orchids...
If you're like me, a "romantic getaway" is about more than a king-size bed and jacuzzi with a side of Champagne. Being active throughout the day, exploring and discovering together, all bring a richer glow as the evening descends. That's why my perennial favorite for a romantic escape is Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador's Andean highlands. Zuleta comes w...
The most romantic place to stay in Victoria Falls is not in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) at all! It is outside of Livingstone (Zambia) just across the Zambezi River. Sindabezi Island Lodge is your private island set in the middle of the Zambezi and only accessible by boat. Couples will definitely want to request the open-sided honeymoon chalet which s...
