Looking for something a little more exotic than white sand beaches and candlelit dinners for two? If your ideal romantic getaway involves just as much adventure as soft lights and roses, you’ll love these off-the-beaten-path U.S. adventure honeymoon destinations.
1. Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage
Not all Alaskan cruises are created equal. If you want to really experience the Alaskan frontier (rather than just watching it go by out the window of your cruise ship), you might be interested in booking passage on a smaller ship to sail Alaska’s inside passage. Excursions include sea kayaking and plenty of ports of call. Enjoy a luxurious private cabin by night, and whale watching and exploring during the day — all while surrounded by one of America’s most beautiful landscapes. Prices start around $4,000 per person for one week.
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2. Bicycle California’s Wine Country
If you’d prefer to experience some of the most beautiful cycling in the states with your new spouse in an all-inclusive luxury tour, you can’t go wrong with a trip through northern California’s backroads. Enjoy panoramic views, picturesque curving roads and top-notch accommodations by night as you explore America’s West Coast. You don’t have to be an athlete to love this trip; it’s perfect for recreational bikers and incorporates spa treatments, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and everything you’d expect from a luxury vacation. Prices start at $2,899 per person for six days and five nights.
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3. Get Cozy in an Alpine Treehouse
More in the mood for a quiet mountain getaway than an explorational adventure? Try booking a top-of-the-line treehouse for yourself and your sweetheart. Cedar Creek Treehouses, nestled near Mount Rainier in Washington State, offer high-altitude views, cozy luxury and an adult-only atmosphere so you’re guaranteed to have peace and quiet. Prices start at just $300 per couple, per night and include a guided tour of the Stairway to Heaven, a beautiful outlook spot, as well as access to the Rainbow suspension bridge and the 100-foot-high treehouse observatory.
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4. Enjoy the Outdoors and Resort Luxury at Sundara Inn & Spa in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells is more known for its year-round indoor waterparks than its romantic getaways, but Sundara Spa isn’t your typical Wisconsin Dells hotel. Sundara offers adults a cell-phone free, adult-only retreat from the family-friendly adventure area. Sundara’s rooms are impeccably furnished for luxury, simplicity and comfort. Nearby hiking trails, lakes and rivers offer plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Enjoy a relaxing couple’s massage at Sundara Spa after a day in the outdoors, then enjoy a healthy, invigorating gourmet spa dinner before settling in for the evening.
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5. Become Enchanted with America’s Southwest
The Enchantment Resort, nestled near Sedona, Ariz., has been a favorite honeymoon destination for years. Featuring world-class views of Arizona’s distinctive naturally-carved red rocks and beautiful canyons, you’ll find spas, hiking, horseback riding and beautiful views to keep you busy — or just relax by the crystalline blue pool, an oasis in Arizona’s arid desert. This Southwest-styled resort offers adobe casitas to give you and your new spouse complete privacy and luxury.
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