
The Top Romantic Retreats
Any romantic trip, from a honeymoon to a spontaneous weekend getaway, is an opportunity to focus on just the two of you. Whether you’re looking to bond at a secluded beach, country castle, or on safari, the 15 romantic retreats in this year's AFAR Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards are swoon-worthy in their own rights—and bound to set the mood in some of the world's most romantic destinations.
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AFAR Staff
Courtesy of Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
- 1 / 1615. BELMOND PALACIO NAZARENAS, CUZCO, PERUFor more information: Belmond Palacio NazarenasCourtesy of Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
- 2 / 1614. THE BOATSHED, WAIHEKE ISLAND, NEW ZEALANDFor more information: The BoatshedCourtesy of The Boatshed
- 3 / 1613. IL PELICANO HOTEL, GROSSETO, ITALYFor more information: Il Pelicano HotelCourtesy of Il Pelicano Hotel
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- 5 / 1611. &BEYOND BENGUERRA ISLAND, MOZAMBIQUEFor more information: &Beyond Benguerra IslandCourtesy of &Beyond Benguerra Island
- 6 / 1610. SINGITA LEBOMBO LODGE, KRUGER PARK, SOUTH AFRICAFor more information: Singita Lebombo LodgeCourtesy of Singita Lebombo Lodge
- 7 / 169. DORADO BEACH, A RITZ CARLTON RESERVE, PUERTO RICOFor more information: Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton ReserveCourtesy of Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve
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- 9 / 167. ROCKHOUSE HOTEL, NEGRIL, JAMAICAFor more information: Rockhouse HotelCourtesy of Rockhouse Hotel
- 10 / 166. THE RESORT AT PEDREGAL, LOS CABOS, MEXICOFor more information: The Resort at PedregalCourtesy of The Resort at Pedregal
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- 12 / 164. ASHFORD CASTLE, COUNTY MAYO, IRELANDFor more information: Ashford CastleCourtesy of Ashford Castle
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- 14 / 162. CONRAD BORA BORA NUI RESORT & SPA, BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIAFor more information: Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort & SpaCourtesy of Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
- 15 / 161. HOTEL SANTA CATERINA, AMALFI COAST, ITALYBuilt into rocky green cliffs that tumble down to the sea, the Hotel Santa Caterina is an embodiment of Amalfi Coast dreams. Bright bougainvillea blooms adorn corners of the 19th-century mansion, and lush terraced gardens teem with citrus trees and vine-covered pergolas. Light-filled white interiors are decorated in an elegant Mediterranean style, peppered with antique pieces and sweet details like handpainted majolica tiles. The sunny guest rooms and suites open onto balconies with sea views and come stocked with Bulgari toiletries. Even the spa offers a dose of local flavor with a signature Amalfi Gold lemon massage.
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