Web: www.montreux-hotel.ch/e/index.php

California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara Area, Solvang
Hadsten House Inn & spa 

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Vision was not enough to renovate an old motel stifled by a concrete parking lot. Fortunately, when Mark R. Davis purchased the property in November 2005, he also benefited from the artistic flare of his wife Kristin. Between the couple and an expert team of professionals, Mark says that Hadsten House Inn and Spa, centrally located in Solvang in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, represents an “instantaneous transformation.”

Delaware, Rehoboth Beach
Sea Witch Inn & spa  

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of our 17 rooms have private in-suite baths and are all climate controlled. You will enjoy formal Victorian romance in our Manor home, which is not surpassed by any other Inn or B&B in Delaware, where the rooms are all oversized. Our five large guest rooms in the Sea Witch Manor Inn & Spa provides the privacy and convenience of a larger inn. Each of our rooms have 2 Twin, Queen or King bed, seating area, fireplace and private bath with tub and/ or shower. Fireplace suites, Victorian romance,

Facilities: Antiques, walk to the ocean. Weddings, meetings

Web: bewitchedbandb.com 

Georgia, Coast, Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island Club Hotel

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Rated among the top 500 resorts in the world by Travel & Leisure, the Jekyll Island Club offers superb resort accommodations, outstanding service, and an unforgettable landmark experience. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored.

Facilities: 157 guest rooms and suites in five historic settings, three restaurants, golf, weddings, meetings.

Web: jekyllclub.com

Georgia, Jekyll Island
Villas By The Sea Resort

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An old saying goes that “once your feet touch the sands of Jekyll Island, the sands will always draw you back.” “That really seems to be true,” says Stephanie Noble at Villas by the Sea. “We have so many people who come back time and again.” Located on glorious Jekyll Island in Georgia, Villas by the Sea Resort Condominium, Hotel and Conference Center is an enchanting ocean side resort with 161 rental condos. Charming, individually owned and personally decorated condominium apartments are on the beach, yet nestled under huge oak trees draped with Spanish moss.

Facilities: weddings, meetings, restaurant, AAA 3 Diamonds

Web: jekyllislandga.com

Maine, Mid Coast, Camden/Lincolnville Area
The Youngtown Inn and Restaurant
“We have everything here under one roof. We have nice romantic lodging, fireplaces, flat screen TVs and we have a restaurant and bar; guests don’t have to worry about driving anywhere,” says innkeeper Manuel Mercier.

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Maine, South Coast, Ogunquit
Cliff House Resort & spa

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“It is the only property on the south coast of Maine with sweeping views of the vast Atlantic. If you squint, you could see Spain. It is very high on 70-something acres, so there’s nothing in your way. You can see the cargo ships that anchor way, way, way away,” says Joan Dow, the former advertising director, who has been a frequent guest at the Cliff House since 1987.

Amenities: Balconies with spectacular ocean views. Weddings, meetings, restaurant, spa.
Web: cliffhousemaine.com

Massachusetts, Berkshires, Lee
Devonfield Country Inn

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Imagine popping the question while sojourning at the Devonfield Country Inn and being chauffeured in a Model A 1931 Ford, the inn’s official automobile, through the idyllic setting of Lee, Massachusetts. Haven’t set a date yet? Who knows, upon encountering the 200-year-old elegant English country inn nestled on 29 acres, guests may be coaxed to do all sorts of madcap things in the name of amore!

Amenities: Set on 29 beautiful acres. Luxury rooms and suites, Jacuzzis, fireplaces, weddings, meetings.

Web: devonfield.com

Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Chatham Area (South Orleans)
A little Inn on Pleasant Bay

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“Everywhere you sit, you can look over the bay, over the gardens, over the cranberry bogs,” says innkeeper Pamela Adam. “It’s a special world here.” The main house of the inn dates back to 1798 and was probably part of the Underground Railroad. A trap door in the foyer leads to a small space that might have been used as a hiding place during that time. On a hill overlooking Pleasant Bay, the inn has a small sandy beach and its own dock.

Amenities: Magnificent ocean view. Wedding Facilities.

Web: alittleinnonpleasantbay.com

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Michigan, Southwest, Jones
Sanctuary at Wildwood

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“We are very blessed, I will tell you that,” says innkeeper Dick Buerkle. “This is a pretty unique place and we really enjoy sharing it with people.” In fact, the name says it all. The Sanctuary at Wildwood is a place to get away from the world’s bustle and contemplate the true meaning of life amid the joys of the great outdoors.

Amenities: Eleven Jacuzzi/fireplace suites on 95 beautiful acres. Romantic setting, cottage suites.

Web: sanctuaryatwildwood.com

New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley, Bedford
Bedford Village Inn

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Bedford Village Inn is no stranger to fame. First, the inn’s “Walls of Fame” exhibit the awards and accolades that have been amassed over the years. Here’s a brief (again, brief) rundown: a recipient of AAA Four Diamond Awards for 21 consecutive years, 11 Awards of Excellence from Distinctive Restaurants of North America, and 17 annual Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence (while dining at the inn’s restaurant, patrons can choose from approximately 700 wine selections).

Amenities: AAA Four Diamonds both lodging and dining. Weddings, meetings, restaurant, spa.

Web: bedfordvillageinn.com

New Jersey, Shore, Spring Lake
White Lilac Inn

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The White Lilac Inn is a romantic haven where time can be savored and memories made that will last forever. “I love it here,” says innkeeper Mari Kennelly. “It’s a unique house with a very interesting history.” Nestled in a quiet corner of Spring Lake on the New Jersey shore, the White Lilac Inn was built around 1880 with a distinct Southern accent. Triple-tiered, wraparound porches invite you to linger and enjoy the simpler life of a bygone era. You almost expect to hear the calliope of a riverboat rounding the bend.

Amenities: 4 blocks from the ocean. Fireplaces, private balconies, claw-foot soaking tubs, whirlpool tubs.
Web: whitelilac.com

New Mexico, North Central
Touchstone Inn, Spa & Gallery

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Upon arrival, guests can choose from ten cozy guestrooms, including a suite. The accommodations exemplify stylish Southwestern decor and comfort accented by lavish textiles; many boast fireplaces, patios, outside entrances and Jacuzzi tubs. In the name of seclusion,  visitors do not have to sacrifice convenience. Touchstone is centrally located one mile north of Taos Plaza and 18 miles north of New Mexico’s renowned Taos Ski Valley.

Amenities: 7400" elevation, incredible mountain views. Weddings, meetings, spa.

Web: touchstoneinn.com

New York, Western, Chautauqua
The Spencer Hotel

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More enchanting than an engaging picture book, bibliophiles are not the only ones to fall head over heels in love with the Spencer Hotel. Respite at this literary-themed boutique hotel, located on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution, a gated resort community in the hamlet of Chautauqua, New York, means pleasant encounters at the turn of every page—corner, that is. Even the hallways harbor “color and interest,” says proprietress Helen Edgington.

Amenities: Charming Victorian hotel with luxurious rooms and suites. Weddings, meetings, spa.

Web: thespencer.com

New York, Long Island, East Marion
Quintessentials B&B and spa

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Sylvia Daley turned in Wall Street for the Waldorf. This is the innkeeper’s story behind Quintessentials Bed and Breakfast and Spa in East Marion, Long Island. So how does a Jamaican native, who at 18 moved to New York City to attend New York University, later secure an international high finance career, including employment as a stock broker, become an innkeeper and spa director, as well as an esthetician and massage therapist—not to mention a Reiki master? The answer lies in the quintessential qualities of both inn and proprietor.

Amenities: Caribbean & European flavor. Fireplaces, private sundecks, Jacuzzis, spa.

Web: quintessentialsinc.com

Ohio, Northeast, Berlin
Donna’s Premier Lodging

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“Water comes down over the rock and it goes into a stream in front of their rose-colored heart-shaped Jacuzzi...,” Donna Marie Schlabach explains. When an innkeeper lends her name to a lodging facility, chances are, she will live up to it! The telltale sign of accomplishment at Donna’s Premier Lodging - consisting of cedar cabins, chalets, villas, cottages and bridal suites - are the guests who are enamored of the lap of luxury, the best in Holmes County, Ohio.

Amenities: luxurious accommodations. Jacuzzis.

Ohio, Northwest, Great Lakes, Marblehead
South Beach Resort

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Great views of Sandusky bay and Lake Erie create intimate memories in any season. Situated an a small hill overlooking the town of Sandusky and Sandusky Bay, South Beach Resort is tucked away in a quiet part of the lake. Ideally located near attractions like Cedar Point, Sandusky, Put-in-Bay, and Kelley’s island you’ll enjoy exploring the areas great attractions and rich history, Sample the area’s many wineries, find unique crafts at the quaint gift shops and visit the oldest operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

Amenities: Great views, private balconies, jetted tubs, AAA 3 Diamonds

Web: sbresort.com

Ohio, Southeast, Hocking Hills
Getaway Cabins

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Magic awaits at Getaway Cabins in the beautiful Hocking Hills of scenic southern Ohio. Enter the tranquil beauty of the woods and leave the world behind as you reconnect with nature.“It’s hard to explain but there is something magical about the cabins,” says innkeeper Jennifer Mitchell. “They are a wonderful place to rekindle, refresh and spend time with each other.”

Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, Hawely
Woodloch Resort

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The 250-acre Woodloch is located on a private lake in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. A four-season resort, Woodloch provides year-round spectacular sights courtesy of Mother Nature. Accommodations at Woodloch are immaculate and tastefully decorated with a variety of choices to suit any size family or group. The Classic Standard rooms are the most affordable and popular, with some overlooking the lake. Nicely decorated with cedar paneling, the rooms have divided living/sleeping areas and feature a queen bed and a pullout sofa.

Private lake, entertainment, golf course, weddings, meetings, restaurant, spa.

Phone: 800-572-6658
Web: woodloch.com

Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, South Sterling
French Manor

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Romantic to the point of being downright intoxicating—the French have a way with words. Ah!...Now imagine a secluded backdrop in the south of France where couples cannot resist handholding, dreamy glances and …fill in the blanks! Fortunately, for American and Canadian travelers, this sort of very provincial, utterly European experience is not an ocean away. “The French Manor is like a fairy tale castle on top of a mountain.  It’s a very romantic setting for couples. It’s more of an intimate and elegant atmosphere,” says Bridget Logan Weber, Director of Sales and Marketing, describing the stone château perched upon Huckleberry Mountain.

Amenities: Mountaintop setting, spacious accommodations, AAA 4 Diamonds, weddings, meetings, restaurant.

Web: thefrenchmanor.com

Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains
Royal Oaks

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Love, Virginia, how much more romantic can you get? And if you cannot find love in Love, Virginia, you have not been to Royal Oaks Cabins! Bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway reputed for some of the most scenic vistas in the state, officially on the “Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail,” the location of the cabins—in the heart of Love—cannot be duplicated. Keith says that the “Great Room” cabins can augment any mood for romance. “It’s one big room with your bed; your Jacuzzi tub; your fireplace; your kitchen.

Amenities: 10 luxurious cabins, an unforgettable mountain experience.
Web: vacabins.com

Washington, North Cascades, Mt. Baker Area
Mt. Baker Lodging

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Mt. Baker Lodging, covering a 10-mile radius, custom fits the most finicky overnighter’s agenda by offering cabins, cottages, condos, chalets, executive vacation home rentals, and two bed and breakfasts. A new day, a new adventure, and there are oodles more that entice the trekker than just Mount Baker’s powder in the winter. Apart from winter adventures, this babe, boasting a 10,778-foot elevation, beguiles backpackers, hikers and four-season nature lovers.

British Columbia, Kelowna
A Vista Villa Bed, BBQ and Spa Resort

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For a romantic getaway to remember, reserve your double Jacuzzi suite swathed in candlelight, romantic background music and a shower of silk rose petals on the bed leading up to the bubble bath for a magical night. A Vista Villa Bed, BBQ & Spa in the heart of the Okanagan Valley wine country is an upscale adult resort perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries and romantic getaways.

Amenities: luxuriously appointed suites, fireplaces, spa.

Web: avistavilla.com

British Columbia, Vancouver Island Area
Sooke Harbour House

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Sooke Harbour House has garnered many awards over the years. To name a few: “One of the Top Three Hotels in Canada" and "One of the 100 best hotels in the world," Travel and Leisure Magazine, Readers’ Poll; “Grand Award: One of Canada's five best wine lists and one of the top 86 in the world,” Wine Spectator, and “Corporate Environmental Award: Leader in environmentally responsible tourism,” Tourism Victoria. What defines such award-winning accomplishments? Certainly amicable innkeepers like Sinclair and Frederique Philip.

Amenities: Exquisite cuisine, water views, fireplaces, private decks or balconies and wet bars.

Caribbean, Belize, Cayo District
Lodge at Chaa Creek

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The award-winning Chaa Creek has pioneered natural history travel to Belize since 1981 and is Belize’s premier destination for a wide range of adventures. The 365-acre nature reserve on the Macal River hosts an internationally recognized Natural History Centre, Butterfly Farm, Rainforest Medicine Trail, miles of trails for walking, birding, mountain biking or horseback riding, a fleet of canoes, exquisite spa, conference centre, and access to Belize’s Maya archaeological sites.

Amenities: A 365-acre Nature Reserve, meetings, wedding, restaurant, spa, canoeing, kayaking.

Switzerland, Graubünden, Engadin, Guarda
Hotel Meisser

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For the ultimate, out-of-the-way holiday that can inspire travelers to believe they are the lone sojourners in the world, few places can hold a candle to Hotel Meisser. Actually, candlelight dinners and romantic rendezvous that stretch well into night are the fashion in a setting perfect for a romantic historical novel! Couples seeking to celebrate an anniversary, honeymoon, second honeymoon, engagement or simply to rekindle a relationship can create their own storybook memories. Nestled in the heart of the Switzerland village of Guarda.

Amenities: Since 1658. 5th generation of innkeepers. Everything is small-scale and cozy.

Web: hotel-meisser.ch