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Sunset strolls on wide expanses of beach, gazing into each other's eyes over a sumptuous meal, sharing a massage at a top spa - all these things and more are waiting for you in southern Florida. However, these are just some of the ingredients needed to cook up a romantic getaway. With its close proximity both geographically and culturally to Cuba, experiencing that famous hot-blooded Latin flavor will allow you to strut your romantic stuff in a big way!
Romantic Accommodation around Miami and Key West, Florida
The first “ingredient” you may wish to consider is where to stay. Southern Florida offers a great selection of lodging - everything from deluxe resorts like the classic Art Deco-style Eden Roc Miami Beach to small, quaint inns and B&Bs like the 40-room Barbizon Hotel, also in Miami Beach. Visitors may also find a romantic option in one of several excellent spas like Spa Palazzo at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. In the Florida Keys, the Little Palm Island Resort and Spa provides a completely secluded and romantic environment.
Romantic Dining around Miami and Palm Beach, Florida
After a relaxing day getting those muscle kinks worked out, it's time to take your other half out for a special meal. Southern Florida is replete with excellent dining options. Café L'Europe in Palm Beach presents a Continental menu and just the right ambiance for a couple to enjoy themselves. Palme D'Or in Coral Gables offers a classic French cuisine and plenty of ooh, la la to go with it. Escopazzo is pure Italian, and offers a great atmosphere.
Romantic Excursions around Miami and Key West, Florida
After you dine, it's a good time to take that romantic stroll on the beach - a classic activity for romance. Southern Florida is an easy choice for beaches. A good example is the unparalleled Miami Beach, with wide expanses of white sand and gentle surf. Fort Lauderdale Beach is also a good place to spend time with your beloved. Maybe catch a beautiful sunset at Deerfield Beach to really set the romantic tone for your vacation. Perhaps a sunset cruise or even a gondola ride can cap the evening. Also, don't neglect the romantic possibilities on the Gulf Coast - Captiva Island provides great sunsets, white sand, and a very relaxing tropical atmosphere.
If dancing away the night is part of the romantic plan, Miami's South Beach is the place to be. For some, romance may include a day of the active life. Southern Florida is a real playground for such attractions. Golf is king here, and many of the resorts are centered around it, like Doral or the PGA National Golf Club and Resort. You can also easily arrange a biking day with many clearly marked trails in almost the entire region. Plenty of places are available to rent bikes as well.
Southern Florida has its natural beauty, and taking a gander at it with someone special just enhances the mood. Here are a few places worth mentioning:
- Mallory Square pier in Key West - Here you can view a spectacular sunset while enjoying the daily carnival ritual that goes along with it.
- The Seven-Mile Bridge linking the Keys - Here you will have a wide-open and long-lasting view of both the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico simultaneously, even as you drive.
- The observation tower at Shark Valley in the Everglades, off of the Tamiami Trail. Here you get a good panoramic view of Everglades plant and animal life, especially birds and alligators.
Spending quality time in the right location with someone special in your life is made easy when you have such a great selection of options to choose from. Southern Florida is simply a natural choice for romance!
Romantic Vacation Ideas in Key West, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach, Boca Raton and Southern Florida
Romantic-Vacations-Getaways
Virginia Key Beach - Key Biscayne, Florida
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Beach - Key Biscayne, Florida
The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental Miami
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