Denise Godreau knew next to nothing about Eswatini before 2022.
05.02.2025 - 14:49 / thepointsguy.com
There's a common misconception that you need to book a flight to experience honeymoon-worthy romance. Often, when couples envision a dreamy getaway (think: overwater bungalows, waterfront dinners and unforgettable views), they assume such wow factors can only be found overseas.
But the reality is quite the opposite: It's entirely possible to take this type of vacation without ever having to go through airport security. Because, while we love the idea of jetting off somewhere far away, sometimes, air travel isn't in the cards.
From Texas to Rhode Island, a number of stellar domestic hotels and resorts deliver just as much romance as their far-flung counterparts (and then some). Picture glamping under the stars, couples massages by the fire or your own private stretch of white sand beach. And the best part? These hotels are all located within a few hours' drive of major U.S. cities, making them each a great option for a passport-free weekend getaway.
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This leafy estate feels like the setting of a romance novel, and it's just two hours from Manhattan.
Located in the charming town of Bridgehampton on Long Island, Topping Rose House is a mansion-turned-boutique hotel — and part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, so Hilton Honors members are in luck. Here, couples are treated like royalty when it comes to luxury offerings like Jean-Georges Vongerichten-linked cuisine for room service, luxurious Frette linens and an exquisite spa. But with its intimate size and contemporary-cool aesthetic, Topping Rose feels delightfully low-key. In other words? You get all the elegance, without the fuss.
Couples stay in rooms outfitted with four-poster beds, soaking tubs and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the neatly landscaped grounds. In the morning, you can enjoy coffee on your private patio before popping into Bridgehampton or heading to the beach for the day. (The hotel offers a private shuttle in a BMW, fittingly.) There's plenty to do on-property as well, between curated wellness classes, a heated lap pool and the restaurant helmed by chef Vongerichten.
Rates at Topping Rose House start at $583 or 140,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Those looking to get away from it all — and get acquainted with the great outdoors — will be hard-pressed to find a more romantic option than this glamping resort. Under Canvas, which is now part of World of Hyatt, delivers exactly what its name describes, inviting couples to sleep in plush safari tents under the stars.
Occupying a lush desert inside Grand Canyon National Park, the resort is worth the three-hour drive from Phoenix, but it's also accessible from Las Vegas (via a 3 1/2-hour drive). Here, couples sleep in
Denise Godreau knew next to nothing about Eswatini before 2022.
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