Romantic Resorts

If you are living in the U.S. and planning to take a romantic vacation with your mate, chances are you have considered flying off somewhere to some exotic resort in Europe or Asia. But with the economy in shambles, you might want to think twice before booking expensive accommodations overseas. You need not fret however, because there are a lot of exotic resorts within the country where you can spend your vacation. Here are some U.S. resorts that you might want to consider:

• Kaanapali Beach Club

Again, why would you even consider going out of the country when Hawaii has the best exotic beach resorts in the world? Kaanapali Beach Club, a Sunterra Premier Resort, is one of Maui’s most luxurious accommodations. Couples will fall in love over again while staying in one of the resort’s posh, well-appointed condominiums which are big enough for families. The grounds are all about lush, tropical beauty – refreshing waterfalls and well-maintained gardens. There is a one-acre pool where guests can relax and sunbathe, complete with a 60-foot waterslide where kids can frolic to their heart’s content. And of course, there is the magnificent beauty of the sea, where couples can stroll and watch the sunset. Kaanapali Beach Club has 340 units and prices range from USD402 – USD616.

• Vail Cascade Resort & Spa

Located at the heart of the Rockies and at the foot of the Vail Mountain, Vail Cascade Resort & Spa is one of the best romantic resorts in the Colorado area. This four-diamond ski resort is known not only for its excellent skiing facilities but also for its exceptional service. Couples can enjoy a truly luxurious ski vacation in the resort, with its lavish guest rooms that provide a spectacular view of the Colorado mountains. Guests can book for a condominium, a penthouse or even a private residence, complete with all the amenities of a luxury hotel.

• Castle Hill Resort & Spa

Castle Hill Resort & Spa in Proctorsville, Vermont is located at the heart of the Green Mountains. This turn of the century hotel has all the standard requirements for romantic resorts and then some. This is a hotel that has something for all the seasons of the year. Guests can ski, take a sleigh ride and snowshoeing during the winter while they can play golf and tennis during the hotter months. Couples can choose from the resort’s guestrooms and rental homes. Each room has spacious and elegant interiors that will guests feel right at home. Facilities include a spa, a fitness center, heated pools and restaurant. The Castle Hill Resort & Spa has 10 units and accommodations range from USD99 – USD399.

• Pagosa Lodge Resort

Located at the breathtaking Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Lodge Resort offers a refreshing Colorado resort experience that is cannot be found in other exotic resorts in the area. This peaceful mountain resort will bring out the child in any outdoor-loving couple. Guests can go wilderness hiking, fly fishing, biking and of course, skiing. The property houses guestrooms featuring traditional European design equipped with all the creature comforts that every guest needs. The Pagosa Spring offers couples a chance to enjoy one of the biggest and hottest geothermal pools in the world.