Looking for a romantic hotel or resort? These are my favorites. Each of these hotels and resorts offer a romantic, sensual setting without a single heart-shaped bed.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Secluded, intimate, with attentive service and enchanting natural surroundings, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is tailor-made for a special getaway. Its seductive charm lies in completely private villas with personal swimming pools; outdoor bathtubs and showers; a staff devoted to pampering guests and inspiring food and wine experiences. Banyan Tree Mayakoba is located just south of Cancun in Mexico's Riviera Maya.
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Sandals Royal Bahamian
This couples-only, all-inclusive beach resort offers plenty of choices, from the level of service (butler or no?), to ten different restaurants and sixteen room types. Sandals Royal Bahamian is located on Nassau's Cable Beach.
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Villa by Barton G
This exquisitely restored and decorated property with extremely personalized service feels more like a private residence than a hotel. Housed in the former Versace Mansion (one of the most photographed homes in the world), the Villa by Barton G. claims its own leafy stretch of South Beach's main drag, Ocean Drive. I was one of the very first guests of this amazing property. Villa by Barton G is located on South Beach, in the former Versace mansion.
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Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
A rarity, this resort caters equally well to couples seeking privacy, families, beach lovers and those seeking a more urban environment. The complex encompasses two hotels, the Marina Hotel (catering to adults) and the Ocean Suites (for families). Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is located about 10 minutes from Aruba's Queen Beatrix International Airport.
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One&Only Ocean Club
A restored luxury resort from the 1930s, the One&Only Ocean Club has Versailles-inspired gardens and shared privileges with neighbor Atlantis Paradise Island. One&Only Ocean Club is located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas; a shuttle takes guests to Atlantis, where full privileges to the facilities are gratis.
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