Best romantic summer getaways Imagine sipping Argentinas finest wines with the snowcapped Andes in the distance. Sailing the fjords of Finland while the midnight sun shines down. Or taking in a live opera under the stars in the high desert of Santa Fe, New Mexico. These stirring scenarios have one thing in common: a gorgeous backdrop tailor-made for romance. Were all starring in the movie of our lives, declares Susan Moynihan, founder of The Honeymoonist, a boutique travel-planning company for luxurious romance experiences. And a beautiful setting makes you feel more beautiful—you want a setting that matches your mood. Sometimes its not just the usual hot spots that hit the spot, though. In compiling our favorite romantic summer getaways¸ we looked further afield than staples like Rome, Bora-Bora, the Greek Islands and Paris. (Dont worry, well always have Paris.) We even let another of New Yorks boroughs steal our hearts away from perennial favorite Manhattan. Part of the goal for a romantic trip is to get out of your routine and away from everyday stresses and surroundings so you can focus on each other, says Moynihan. Going to a destination that is distinct and different from your everyday life helps create that mood and magic. Find out where you two can create some magic of your own this summer. Rovinj, Croatia Dubrovnik gets lots of love, but were smitten with the lesser-known city of Rovinj to the north. The terracotta rooftops, church steeples and winding cobblestoned streets of the medieval old city are set on a peninsula jutting into the Adriatic Sea, which provides the focus for the many alfresco cafés lining the waterfront. Shop for wild asparagus, truffle and just-off-the-boat seafood at the St. Euphemia farmers market, held daily, then take your picnic to Golden Cape Forest, a short bike ride or walk from the old town. The striking Hotel Lone overlooks the edge of the forest and offers chic, design-conscious rooms with private infinity pools on each balcony. Dine at the top of the hill, near the cathedral, at Monte, where molecular cuisine meets farm-to-table fine dining. Travel + Leisure: Beautiful beaches to visit in 2014 Mendoza, Argentina Tear yourselves away from Buenos Aires for some wine-region romance in Mendoza, an hours flight. At Cavas Wine Lodge, the stylish west-facing adobe rooms include perks like plunge pools, wood-burning fireplaces and outdoor showers—plus views of the snowcapped Andes mountain range. Hit the wine trail to sample some of the regions praiseworthy Malbec. Carlos Pulenta showcases impressive reds and sparkling wines in a bucolic setting whose main house features Criollo native Argentinean architecture. Wind down at the 19th-century Park Hyatt Mendoza, whose excellent Kaua spa offers decadent treatments like a chocolate body glow.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 01:44:48 +0000
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