20 Unique Romantic Hotels and Resorts in the Caribbean and Europe    

Romantic Caribbean

Jamaica's Royal Plantation offers five star accommodations and attentive service, including beach butlers, beachfront massages and more. The island of Anguilla is famous for its powdery white beaches and romantic resorts such as Covecastles which features ocean view suites and villas.

At the Tortuga Bay Hotel, honeymooners can book a villa designed by the famous designer Oscar de la Renta and get pampered at Six Senses Spa. Other great luxury resorts in the Caribbean include The Landings in St. Lucia, Katitche Point Greathouse in the British Virgin Islands, The Sandpiper in the West Indies, and Paradisus Palma Real Resort in Dominican Republic.

The Scottish Countryside

Plan a romantic getaway in Scotland, enjoying the country's beautiful scenery and historic ambiance. Fairmont St Andrews offers 209 romantic guest rooms and suites which overlook the water and the golf courses. Explore the cultural sights in St Andrews - there are many guided tours and walks to choose from. Visit St Andrews Castle and St Andrews Cathedral which has a museum featuring medieval sculptures and St Rule's Tower with views of the city and the surrounding countryside.

The Gleneagles Hotel offers an array of activities for couples on their romantic getaway, ranging from horsebackriding and falconry to off-road driving and golf. Explore the Scottish rolling hills on a bike while staying at Stobo Castle which offers elegant accommodations, tennis and a spa.

Edinburgh Castle, dating to the 11th century, is one of the most famous attractions in Scotland. The castle houses Scotland's coronation stone and the Scottish Crown Jewels and the famous Stone of Destiny. Stay at the elegant Scotsman Hotel on your romantic getaway to Scotland.

Romantic Castles and Cities in Austria

Austria offers many charming romantic getaways, including mountain retreats and city hotels. Loisium Hotel features an Aveda spa that spans three floors and offers a diverse menu of treatments, including holistic therapies. Hotel Goldener Hirsch in Salzburg is located near famous sights like Festival Hall and Mozart's house. If you are looking for a romantic castle getaway, Hotel Schloss Fuschl is located on a scenic lake and lets you choose what style of room you would like to stay in: Renaissance, Empire, Baroque or Biedermeier.

Switzerland offers Couples Many Great Activities Year Round

Switzerland offers many romantic getaways, including mountain resorts and lakeside hotels. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, The Beau-Rivage Palace Hotel features beautiful parks and scenic views of the lake and the French Alps. Geneva is home to the world's tallest fountain, the Jet d'Eau. Romantic getaway ideas include museums, opera performances and restaurants serving international cuisine. Switzerland is famous for its watches and admission to the Horology Museum, where you can learn about the history of Swiss watchmaking, is free.

Many rooms at Mandarin Oriental Geneva offers romantic river views and serves Creme de Gruyere chocolates in the rooms. The river Rhone bisects Geneva - take a romantic walk through the old part of the town in the South. If you are up for a challenge, climb the tower of the St. Pierre Cathedral and enjoy great city views. You can also plan a romantic picnic in one of the beautiful city gardens. There are three rose gardens: Park La Grange, Promenade Gustave-Ador or the Park des Franchises.

If you are looking for romantic getaways in the mountains, visit Badrutt's Palace in St. Moritz and enjoy spectacular mountain scenery. St. Moritz is one of the world's most famous ski resorts which has been featured in many movies and has hosted countless celebrities. The town enjoys 322 sunny days per year and is fun to visit in the summer or in the winter. You can plan your romantic getaway around one of the gourmet or music festivals. In the summer, there is mountain biking, golf, tennis, opera and other activities. Grand Resort Hof Ragaz offers unique spa suites with in-suite saunas.

Spain Has Many Cultural Attractions and Romantic Hotels

There are many great romantic getaways to choose from in Spain. Visit Barcelona, a colorful city with acres of beautiful parks, beaches and historic sights. La Ramblas is one of the most famous pedestrian streets, lined with shops, restaurants and cafes. Stroll along the street and you will get to see Gaudi's Guell Palace on your romantic walk. Picasso Museum in Barcelona is famous for its collection of Picasso's early works. Stay at Hotel Arts Barcelona, a unique romantic getaway, featuring a spa by Six Senses on 42nd and 43rd floors of the hotel. Hotel Claris Barcelona exhibits 400 works of art in the guest rooms and common areas of the hotel.

In Madrid, tour the renowned Prado museum and party the night away in the city's many bars and discos on your romantic getaway to Europe. Go on the "Art Walk" between the three famous museums: Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornomisza and visit the medieval part of Madrid, home to historic buildings and churces. Prado museum houses masterpieces by famous artists, including Titian, Rembrandt and Velazquez. Villa Real Hotel is a hotel for art lovers, featuring a beautiful collection of art and proximity to the famous Prado museum in Madrid.

Romantic getaways in Spain also include some beautiful architectural hotels such as Hotel Marques de Riscal surrounded by vineyards and scenic country views. The hotel has Caudalie Spa with an indoor swimming pool.