Romantic weekend getaways in the southeast?
Aug 19th, 2009, 02:15 PM
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Romantic weekend getaways in the southeast?
My husband and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and I would like suggestions on where to go for a 4 day weekend (thurs-sun) in late Sept. for just the two of us. I am fine with flying somewhere but given the fact that we only have 4 days, I don't want to spend most of it in the air or airport, so I guess that may keep us in the southeast. We'd be willing to spend some money to stay in a very nice hotel and although I considered the Ritz in Miami or Key Biscayne, we don't want to deal with crowds and noise. Someplace luxurious and relaxing would be wonderful. I would welcome any suggestions.
Aug 19th, 2009, 02:29 PM
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We actually went there a few years ago and I think it was a 7 hour drive. Am hoping to hop on a plane and be somewhere within an hour or two and then just get to our hotel and relax. I really wanted to go to the Breakers in Palm Beach and it's been fully booked for the weekend we want to go since early summer so am trying to figure out what to do next. I've even thought of Chicago, NY or even Michigan but my husband loves to relax at the beach so have gone back to the Florida idea again. (We've been to the Ritz on Ameilia Island, as well as Key West, Sanibel and the Seaside/Watercolor areas and want to try something new.)
Aug 19th, 2009, 02:49 PM
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If you've been to a lot of beach resorts, why not try the mountains? Like the Biltmore or the Grove Park Inn in Asheville. I've stayed at the GPI and "luxurious and relaxing" seems to fit. It's beautiful.
Aug 19th, 2009, 04:18 PM
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We've been to the Cloister, Jekyll Island and Savannah and all are around a 7 hour drive. I actually was thinking about the Hamptons because we went to a wedding there in late September many years ago and it was lovely. I have a feeling though that our best bet will still be someplace in Florida. I guess what I really want is advice on a great hotel/place in Florida to go to that we can reach pretty directly. (I love Key West but again, we can't get there directly without paying an arm and a leg.) Other possibilities are Naples (maybe the Ritz) and/or someplace in the Miami area but not sure where as we want something very relaxing, not loud and noisy.
Aug 20th, 2009, 06:10 AM
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I have actually considered all of those places (except NO because we used to live there), and was actually thinking about the Mansion on Turtle Creek in Texas as a possibility but was wondering if it would still be too hot in late September?
Jun 5th, 2010, 12:48 PM
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Tampa should be a short flight for you and we dearly love St Pete Beach
Consider Don CeSar in St Pete: http://www.loewshotels.com/en/hotels.../overview.aspx
OR
http://www.tradewindsresort.com/
Consider Don CeSar in St Pete: http://www.loewshotels.com/en/hotels.../overview.aspx
OR
http://www.tradewindsresort.com/
Jun 5th, 2010, 02:33 PM
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My immediate first thoughts were also Blackberry Farm in the Smokies or the Grove Park Inn in Asheville. The mountains can get crowded in the fall, but late September is before peak leaf season, so hopefully it wouldn't be bad. I have not been able to stay at either place, but have heard nothing but great things about both.
Jul 26th, 2010, 02:25 PM
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Please, please, please look at the website for Little Palm Island (in the keys)(www.littlepalmisland.com...tons of $$, but it feels like you on a South Pacific Island & is truly the most romantic getaway I can imagine. If possible, upgrade to the bigger bungalow that has the hot tub on the balcony---absolutely amazing-rained the entire time we were there & we didn't care! If my memory serves me, there are only about 20 bungalows on the island...which is only accessible by YOUR boat or their elegant antique wooden ferry boat...I simply cannot rave enough about this place! We have been VERY fortunate to travel quite a bit but this place is absolutely my FAVORITE!!!
Secondly, if the above does not float your boat, I'd recommend checking the website for Acqualina Resort in Sunny Isles (just north of Miami)...if you get the chance, read the reviews on Tripadvisor--they sound amazing & romantic...hoping to go this weekend, maybe I can give you a better update in a few days....I hate to recommend based on someone elses's review & not my personal experience, but I spent about an hour going through each review & it was so consistent & all visitors were simply blown away by the quality of service & beauty of the resort.
Secondly, if the above does not float your boat, I'd recommend checking the website for Acqualina Resort in Sunny Isles (just north of Miami)...if you get the chance, read the reviews on Tripadvisor--they sound amazing & romantic...hoping to go this weekend, maybe I can give you a better update in a few days....I hate to recommend based on someone elses's review & not my personal experience, but I spent about an hour going through each review & it was so consistent & all visitors were simply blown away by the quality of service & beauty of the resort.
Jul 26th, 2010, 04:10 PM
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PScott, I am curious where you have enjoyed the most out of your former beach excursions? We love the small oceanfront cottages in Seaside, but with the oil spill have canceled our plans there this September. If you have any favorites from your travels, I'd welcome the recommendations.
Re: your trip...You mentioned the Mansion on Turtle Creek; I haven't been there personally, but I have been to another Rosewood property that was wonderful. Their brand seems to consistently get good reviews online.
Re: your trip...You mentioned the Mansion on Turtle Creek; I haven't been there personally, but I have been to another Rosewood property that was wonderful. Their brand seems to consistently get good reviews online.
Aug 20th, 2010, 03:45 PM
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Please don't believe there's oil in Northwest Florida. The beaches in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, South Walton, are gorgeous with no oil! The media makes it sound like we all have it, but we don't. Tourism has really been hurt bad in North Florida and it's a shame. There are some great deals right now on beachfront rentals.
