1. Hotel Villa Cipriani, Italy
Why You'll Feel the Love: Just an hour's drive from Venice, on the hills of Asolo, stands one of the most romantic hotels in all the world. Famous artists have immortalized the dreamy landscape and Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning once called Hotel Villa Cipriani home. And there's good reason it's been named to Condé Nast Traveller's 2005 Gold List and to the Travel + Leisure 500. Among them, enchanting views of a private park--complete with olive trees, exquisite cuisine dished out at the hotel's ristorante, decadent in-room massages, and convenient bike rentals so you and your newlywed can explore the spectacular area. The bonus? Hotel Villa Ciprinani manages all this while maintaining that private villa feel, perfect for honeymooners craving romance and intimacy.
2. Perivolas, Greece
Why You'll Feel the Love: A complex of 17 private houses set within an amphitheatrical landscape of curves that step down to a central stone terrace, complete with a pool that flows over the edge of the cliff into an Aegean horizon, Perivolas is truly a setting like no other. The infinity pool alone has been featured on the cover of countless magazines, and the rooms, once former caves, have been transformed into modern homes featuring vaulted ceilings, air conditioning, and private stone terraces, ripe for watching gasp-worthy sunsets. You and your beloved are just a short walk from the charming village of Oia, where you can indulge in delectable restaurants, or just stay put at the hotel--you'll be hard pressed to find a reason to ever want to leave.
3. Hotel Palafitte, Switzerland
Why You'll Feel the Love: Built on piles in the open Swiss countryside, Hotel Palafitte is made up of 40 luxury pavilions in total, 24 of which are built directly over the lake for a truly unique honeymooning experience. All pavilions, whether on lake or land, offer breathtaking views of the lake and the awe-worthy Alps. Hotel Palafitte is a great spot for couples with split personalities--you can indulge your sporty sides with golfing, swimming, sailing, and skiing and your more cultural sides spending days strolling museums, or by taking in a show at the theater, or an evening at a concert.
4. Hotel Eden, Italy
Why You'll Feel the Love: Living up to its name, Hotel Eden lures couples into its romantic trance with its unbeatable location, outstanding service, and lack of pretension. Nestled in the heart of Rome, just a few steps from Via Veneto and the Spanish Steps, Hotel Eden has played host to Hemingway, Fellini, and Ingrid Bergman, among others. Its hilltop position ensures a panoramic view of Rome from most guest rooms, all of which feature marble-sheathed bathrooms with deluxe toiletries. Nab one of the front rooms with a balcony boasting some of the best views over Rome.
5. Capri Palace Hotel & Spa, Italy
Why You'll Feel the Love: Resting on the slopes of Monte Solaro, in the most exclusive and unspoiled part of Capri, reigns the contemporary Capri Palace. Offering sublime views of the Bay of Naples and on a clear day, smoking Mt. Vesuvius, Capri Palace sparkles with 81 guest rooms and suites (some with their own private heated swimming pools and gardens), lush landscaped gardens, a large heated swimming pool, a fabulous spa, and gorgeous restaurants. Plus, the hotel even has two splendid yachts available for private transfers and excursions.
6. Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, England
Why You'll Feel the Love: Your marriage isn't the only one that's perfect. At Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, which lies just eight miles southeast of Oxford in a fold of low hills overlooking the rich water meadows of the Thames Valley, the marriage of food, comfort, and service live in perfect harmony. A two-acre vegetable garden on the grounds provides all the herbs used by the restaurant's kitchen eight months out of the year, so prepare to have your tastebuds tantalized. And sizzlin' couples can even take cooking lessons at the new culinary school. Lavish and warm rooms are all individually decorated, so there's a room to suit every mood and desire.
7. Four Seasons Hotel George V, France
Why You'll Feel the Love: A few fashionable steps from the Champs-Elysées, with private terraces that look out over all of Paris, the Four Seasons intoxicates with glitz, glamour, and full-service luxury--who would expect anything less in the City of Light? Its elegantly upholstered rooms feel like a private residence and the beds ooze with comfort. The hotel caters to honeymooners with some indulgent options like private limousine tours to the river banks, Versailles, or Loire Valley, night cruises on the Yachts de Paris, and even private after-hours tours of the Lourve. Or, go shopping off the beaten path and fill your new home with finds from the flea markets of Saint Ouen or Porte and Vanves.
8. The Westin Turnberry Resort, Scotland
Why You'll Feel the Love: Resting on 800 acres of one of the most beautiful corners of Scotland, with the Atlantic at its coastline and gently rolling Scottish hills at its back, the internationally renowned Turnberry is luxurious, welcoming, and fantastic for romance-oriented couples. The Spa at Turnberry is one of the finest in Europe, where couples can indulge in blissful baths. Foodies can savor the Turnberry Restaurant's six-course creative cuisine menu, while relishing stunning views. Sportier couples can hit the championship links together for some of the world's best golf.
9. Mardavall Hotel and Spa, Spain
Why You'll Feel the Love: Surrounded by the glittering Mediterranean and peaks of the Tramunta mountains, Mardavall's location is, in a word, stunning. All 133 of the hotel's guestrooms offer dazzling views of the sea from your own private terrace. The AltiraSPA, taking its name from Greek healing goddess Althea and Saphira, the personification of beauty, offers couples a wide range of relaxing holistic treatments. Or get out and enjoy your surroundings by taking a stroll through the celebrated Puerto Portals yacht harbor, lunching in one of the cozy restaurants, browsing through Palma's charming boutiques, or by bathing in the sun on one of the area's famed beaches.
10. Schloßhotel Burg Schlitz, Germany
Why You'll Feel the Love: An upscale castle/hotel set on more than 400 acres of woodlands, the Burg Schlitz is an immense property offering couples desiring a fantasy honeymoon everything they could ever imagine. Satiate your pamper-loving side at the spa, complete with saunas and a solarium. Dine on the terrace or in the gardens, or take a dip in the indoor pool. Looking to get physical? Mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, sailing, archery, and even a flying club are all available at the Burg Schlitz.
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