Romantic Getaways

Get away together this season. Stay in a treehouse or book a room at a luxurious metropolitan hotel. Opt for a stay in a mountaintop inn and spa or plan a winter escape to a resort where you can ski by day and relax by the fire as night falls.  

Boats on Lake Huron at Drummond Island on Lake Huron, Michigan (photo courtesy of Visit Drummond Island)

Make a couples getaway to this island in Lake Huron off the coast of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Enjoy swimming, paddling and a wealth of other on-the-water activities.

Candlelit Roman bath at Aire Ancient Baths in Chicago, Illinois (photo courtesy of Aire Ancient Baths)

Enjoy the ancient Roman practice of “taking to the waters” at this luxurious space in Chicago, Illinois, that is dedicated to tranquility and relaxation. 

The exterior of Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan (photo courtesy of Saint John’s Resort)

What started in the 1940s as a seminary is now a luxurious, overnight destination in Plymouth, Michigan, a short drive from Detroit. 

Exterior of the Elwood Hotel & Suites in Lexington, Kentucky (photo by Alyssa Rosenheck)

Southern-chic luxury makes its home at this Lexington, Kentucky, boutique hotel named for the first woman-owned horse to win the Kentucky Derby.

Kayaking is one of the experiences available at Goldberry Woods in Union Pier, Michigan (photo courtesy of destination)

This Union Pier, Michigan, spot not far from the trendy beach towns along Lake Michigan offers an oasis of forests, gardens and orchards on a curve of the Galien River.

The Eternal Spa at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of destination)

This historic resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania, features modern and luxurious spa amenities. 

The patio at Hotel Covington in Covington, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

This spot in Covington, Kentucky, makes a charming home base from which to set out and explore Northern Kentucky. 

The French Manor Inn and Spa in South Sterling, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of destination)

Located atop Huckleberry Mountain in Sterling, Pennsylvania, this inn offers breathtaking views of the northern Pocono Mountains and makes for a great place to reconnect. 

Sherwood Forest Bed & Breakfast in Douglas, Michigan (photo courtesy of destination)

Sign up for a weekend package with access to Saugatuck Brewing Co., a local microbrewery, for a stress-melting getaway in Douglas, Michigan.

The Mohicans Treehouses in Glenmont, Ohio (photo courtesy of destination)

Eight treehouses — two designed by Pete Nelson of Discovery Channel’s “Treehouse Masters” —offer a natural, upscale getaway in Glenmont, Ohio.