tamhil

I just joined here and have already found a wealth of information. I am looking for a romantic destination for my husband and I to celebrate our 10th Wedding anniversary in early december. We live in central california, so could travel either north or south and would probably be staying 3-4 nights. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas on where to go? We have always stayed along the coast (Morro Bay/Cayucos) so would like to try something different.

Thanks!
TAmmy

kimamom

Do you enjoy wine? How about a trip to the wine country? Either Sonoma or Napa Valley or both?

Carmel is another possibility, very different feel from Morro Bay area. Check out the Tickle Pink Inn, we just stayed there, very romantic. www.ticklepinkinn.com ***kim***

swimmer

You might try the mountains? Rainbow Lodge in Royal Gorge is a cozy hideaway, and if you enjoy cross-country skiing, you are right in the middle of a great ski area (with downhill at Sugar Bowl close also). Rainbow Lodge restaurant is good too. They have another lodge in Royal Gorge that you take a sleigh ride to reach..that would probably be very romantic, but I haven't stayed there. I believe it's an all inclusive resort, with meals, etc.

For a more rustic place, we've been (though it's been several years) to Strawberry (gold country past Sonora/Angels Camp area). I think the big inn is called Strawberry Lodge or Inn.

Napa/Sonoma also good choices if you like wine---Seven Sisters Inns are nice.

Have a wonderful trip!

mclaurie

You don't mention budget, but Gwyneth Paltrow went to the San Ysidro Ranch for her honeymoon and I remember reading that's where Jackie & John F. Kennedy honeymooned too. Must be a nice place.

http://honeymoons.about.com/b/a/050222.htm

tamhil

Thank you for the replies.

Kim........does the Tickle Pink Inn offer any specials?? I really like the look of the Inn, just wondered if I can get the rooms any cheaper than on the website............

Also do you have any suggestions on what to do while in carmel??

Thanks
Tammy

kimamom

They don't offer specials, but rates during the week are cheaper. I know they will go down soon, the rates when we stayed were high season. I asked the front desk about rates in December and she said they will be considerably cheaper, just call them.

Have you been to Carmel before? I'll be posting a trip report soon about our most recent visit. ***kim***

localgal

Are you skiers??
Check out this website for Trappers cabin in Beaver Creek, CO
http://www.skivail.net/condo/tc.html

RA

Just returned from 5 days in Monterey,CA and absolutely LOVED it! We have visited Morro Bay too and also thought it was beautiful! The Monterey Bay Plaza is a solid 5 Star hotel all the way. Expedia had a special with them - check it out. We visited Carmel, (beautiful but too crowded), Pebble Beach, Big Sur, and Pacific Grove. Very easy to drive to. All great places to eat in Cannery Row - just walked to them from hotel. Monterey is such a beautiful, peaceful place. We felt very safe, people were friendly and courteous. Lots of choices for food and all very competive. We live in SC and I only wish we were within several hours from this!

makai1

Tickle Pink does accept AAA on weeknights. Ask for the rate when you call.