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Country-Hugged, City-Kissed
Sunny beach vistas, the embrace of warm and soothing sea and enough shopping, dining, theater, arts and nightlife to keep your off-the-beach hours enriched and enchanted.
Tags: romance, Naples, Marco_Island, parks, nature,
Hand in Hand at The Shores
The Shores puts in all the thought for you with its collection of romance-themed packages that play up the resort's – and your relationship's – best features.
Tags: romance, Daytona_Beach, resorts,
Love is in the Air
Interstate 4, shopping malls and new subdivisions give way to thickets of towering pines and old oaks, sparkling lakes and an occasional corral of horses and farm houses.
Tags: Lake_Wales, flight, gardens, romance, hotels,
Sand, Spa, Seduction
It's simple to plan our kind of couple's retreat in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, where barrier islands, and spas that echo their natural elements, offer seclusion that leads to seduction.
Tags: romance, St_Petersburg, Clearwater, weddings, spas, Clearwater_Beach, Safety_Harbor,
Romance and Luxury, Hand in Hand
For the ceremony, choose an intimate spot on the beach or a sunset cruise on the resort's 100-foot luxury yacht. Along the way, the sun-streaked sky and Gulf waters create the postcard-perfect backdrop.
Tags: Fort_Myers, romance, luxury, weddings, spas, Sanibel_Island,
Two Romantic Worlds in St. Petersburg/Clearwater
If you're craving more secluded shores, take the ferry to Caladesi Island State Park – it's only accessible by boat. Here you'll find dramatic white-sand shores and pristine nature just waiting to be explored.
Tags: romance, St_Petersburg, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, beaches, St_Pete_Beach, Dunedin, Tarpon_Springs,
Spring Surprises
Palm Court served up just the romantic dinner we needed. Candle-lit tables were dotted with budding red roses, and wine glasses sparkled on the pressed white tablecloths.
Tags: romance, St_Pete_Beach, resorts,
A Refreshing Spin on Romance
The Shores specializes in providing real vacations – the kind that are usually figments of your imagination.
Tags: romance, resorts, Daytona_Beach, luxury,
Signs of the Mermaid
Here the sand is soft and white, with gently sloping dunes and a dazzling view of Tampa Bay.
Tags: Bradenton, romance, Anna_Maria_Island,
St. Augustine is for Honeymooners
Rent a private coach and take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride though the historic district and along the bayfront, past the fabled Bridge of Lions. Snuggle closer as the setting sun dips below beautiful St. Augustine Bay.
Tags: St_Augustine, honeymoons, romance, spas, dining, Ponte_Vedra_Beach,
How Quincy Struck It Rich
Quincy still retains an air of Victorian gentility – with a hefty dash of Southern charm.
Tags: Quincy, shopping, art, historic_districts, bed_and_breakfasts, romance,
Springs Eternal
During dusk, the landscape is shrouded in mystery. What you no longer see clearly, you hear: the shrieks of great horned owlets calling for food, the splashes of jumping mullet, the bellowing of alligators echoing across the water.
Tags: High_Springs, Ocala, Wakulla_Springs, parks, cruises, romance, nature, Homosassa, sealife, manatees, water_sports, diving,
Paradise for Two
The bedroom opened to a spacious balcony with a clear view of the beach. We were so close to the ocean we could taste the salt.
Tags: resorts, romance, spas, Palm_Beach, shopping, museums, Jupiter,
Starry Eyes, Starry Nights
Nate and I saw Mars and the Orion Nebula, a fuzzy cluster of newly forming stars.
Tags: Bradenton, Cedar_Key, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Gainesville, High_Springs, Nokomis, Steinhatchee, Venice, romance, resorts, cruises, dining,
Fantasy Islands
It's a place where nothing is too extravagant when it comes to wowing your partner. As the Resort reminds, "all you have to do is ask."
Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Clearwater, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Marco_Island, Miami, Palm_Coast, Panama_City_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, parks, romance, beaches, spas, resorts, St_George_Island, weddings,
Small-Town Allure
We welcomed the wind in our faces and gazed at the gorgeous scenery below, an incredible mix of shimmering lakes and lush orange groves.
Tags: Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Winter_Haven, bed_and_breakfasts, flight, Bartow, romance, dining,
Gilligan Fantasies
We feel as though we've arrived in the South Seas in the mere 15 minutes it takes the ferry to spirit us away from traffic jams and life's other irks.
Tags: Fort_Myers, Miami, beaches, parks, biking, hiking, resorts, nature, Florida_Keys, romance, Englewood,
Insider Tips to Florida's Beaches
And lest we forget, it's beautiful! It continually makes several of America's Top 10 lists of best beaches based on sand, water quality and facilities.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Naples, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, beaches, shelling, water_sports, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, family, wildlife, surfing, sunsets, New_Smyrna_Beach, Daytona_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, birding, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, equestrian, Sanibel_Island, Hollywood,
Cabana For Two
We feed each other the savory, pepper-crusted petite veal rack and sensual butter-poached Florida lobster tail, dipping each in a menagerie of sauces.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Ponce_Inlet, spas, resorts, romance, lighthouses, dining,
Ocala is for Lovers
You can see John Travolta's house from the upstairs suites. Yes, it's expensive.
Tags: Ocala, romance,
Fort Myers Beach on the Flip Side
As dusk turned to nightfall, we slipped away from the spirited, boisterous scene and headed to a quiet dinner table for two in Chloë's restaurant, at the flip-side, ivory-tower sanctuary of DiamondHead Beach Resort.
Tags: Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, romance, resorts, dining,
A Beach for Each
Getting to Captiva Beach is a romantic adventure in itself; quaint restaurants shaded by tropical foliage, cozy bed & breakfasts and colorful boutiques dot the path to seductive seclusion, breathtaking sunsets and romance.
Tags: Estero, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, beaches, family, parks, water_sports, museums, romance, shelling,
Lovers Key
The living room and bedroom each had massive windows overfilled with bay vistas - vast stretches of clear blue waters of varying shades of wonderful; uninhabited islands of mangrove; and miles and miles of blue sky.
Tags: resorts, romance, kayaking, parks, beaches, Estero, Fort_Myers_Beach,
B&B Beautiful
The Colonial Revival home is so stunning that passing cars slow down to see it. And though it's three blocks from busy Main Street, we heard nothing but songbirds during our stay.
Tags: Bartow, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, bed_and_breakfasts, parks, hotels, museums, historical_sites, romance, weddings,
Southwest Florida Seduction
When we returned, the liveliness of downtown was intoxicating. People of all ages popped in and out of restaurants that turned into clubs of one kind or another after dinner.
Tags: Marco_Island, Naples, romance, hotels, honeymoons, weddings, dining,
Florida Romance
The front desk operator greeted us with a smile and warm chocolate chip cookies before ushering us to a suite with a view of the private, white-sand beach below.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, Sebastian, Vero_Beach, romance, resorts, hotels, Fort_Pierce,
High Springs B&B and Bicycle
With glasses of red wine from the carafe in our room, we wandered the house's gardens, toasting next to a moonlit Koi pond.
Tags: Gainesville, High_Springs, canoeing, bed_and_breakfasts, biking, romance,
Heat it Up!
The fireplace sits at the foot of the king-sized bed topped with fluffy, feather pillows. It's all just steps from the ocean, where you can lounge, bicycle, fish, sail or kayak.
Tags: Ponte_Vedra_Beach, spas, resorts, romance, golf, dining,
The Keys to Romance
What could be more romantic than a remote island paradise ringed in white sands and amazingly blue waters?
Tags: Big_Pine_Key, Islamorada, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marathon, Florida_Keys, romance, resorts, dining,
Opposites Attract
Surfers, families and fun-seekers enjoy the historic landmark's restaurants, gift shops, beach rentals, surfing contests and festivals.
Tags: Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Merritt_Island, romance, Cape_Canaveral,
Romance in the Ancient City
Fountains large and small, full of glittering pennies-turned-wishes, posed next to delicate statuaries and wood-shingled cottages. Chocolatiers and wine purveyors set up shop next to domestic villas with opulent fences.
Tags: Flagler_Beach, St_Augustine, romance, bed_and_breakfasts, history, spas,
Beauty Queen: The Seven Sisters Inn, Ocala
The Moorehardts also prepare wonderful meals for guests using recipes they collect from their worldwide travels.
Tags: Cross_Creek, Micanopy, Ocala, bed_and_breakfasts, museums, theme_parks, equestrian, nature, romance, dining,
The Amelia Island Williams House
Since the Williams House is in the historic district, it's a short walk to the scenic marina and the shops and galleries on Centre Street. It's also a pleasant bike ride to Fort Clinch State Park.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, bed_and_breakfasts, romance, dining,
Best Honeymoon Spots
If you've chosen a honeymoon or romance package, you may also find a hot drawn bath laced with rose petals, chilled champagne, chocolate truffles or a book of love stories atop your satin sheets.
Tags: Lake_Wales, Sarasota, Seaside, romance, spas, bed_and_breakfasts, resorts, honeymoons, Florida_Keys, theater, culture, Siesta_Key, Beaches_of_South_Walton,
Islands of Romance
Undulating white dunes and golden sea oats, just the two of you, and miles of sand, blue-green sea and sky.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, Key_West, Sanibel_Island, St_George_Island, romance,
Chesterfield Hotel
The Chesterfield, in fact, is a favorite of Margaret Thatcher, and also Catherine DeNeuve, Faye Dunaway, and author Barbara Taylor Bradford, among many others.
Tags: Cocoa, Palm_Beach, hotels, romance, luxury, dining,
Places to Propose
Have a dolphin do it. Discovery Cove in Orlando can have a buoy personalized with your proposal delivered by a dolphin, along with a video recording or photographs of the special moment.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, romance, weddings, Florida_Keys, beaches, Sanibel_Island,
Getting Married in Florida
Beach lovers can proclaim their vows barefoot in sugar-white sand, with palm trees swaying and waves crashing nearby. For Gulf coast weddings, use the setting sun as a brilliant backdrop. On the east coast, plan a sunrise ceremony.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, romance, weddings,
Chalet Suzanne
The inn soon became a favorite haunt of celebrities and royalty. And for three generations since, the family-run Chalet Suzanne has maintained its reputation for exceptional hospitality and four-star cuisine.
Tags: Lake_Wales, historical_sites, hotels, romance, dining,
15 Ways to Lure Your Lover
Mimosas, smoked salmon, caviar, Belgian waffles and fresh strawberries. Eggs Benedict, tender prime rib, rich pastas and artful salads, decadent tarts, soufflés and chocolate rum cakes. Shall I go on?
Tags: Captiva_Island, Daytona_Beach, Delray_Beach, Gainesville, High_Springs, Homestead, Lake_Wales, Miami, Mount_Dora, Palm_Beach, Quincy, South_Beach, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, romance, Beaches_of_South_Walton, bed_and_breakfasts, resorts,
Best Beaches For...
The grains are so fine, so white that you'll feel you are on packed sugar.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Daytona_Beach, Estero, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Key_West, Melbourne, Naples, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, parks, shelling, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, water_sports, beaches,
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