Spend a few glorious days together in the St. Pete/Clearwater area. Local resorts offer a variety of Honeymoon delights that soften the edges of day-to-day life, newlyweds or not.
Splendid Seclusion
Imagine your suite, illuminated by sunshine pouring into the already bright décor of your living room, kitchen and dining room. Beyond the French doors of the bedroom and master bath, two balconies overlook the sparkling pool, park, pier and azure waters of Tampa Bay.
Champagne delivered to your room followed by an in-room couples' Swedish massage and tranquility replaces tension and your minds and souls are clarified.
The Safety Harbor Resort and Spa provides an extraordinarily tranquil setting for honeymooners at heart. Deluxe accommodations, use of the legendary spa facilities, tennis courts and the healing powers of the area's natural mineral springs are just some of the luxuries that await.
Wander the gorgeous grounds in splendid seclusion, nap on a hammock for two overlooking Serenity Beach, or watch a few ambitious folks lobbing tennis balls on the Har-Tru courts or splash in the magical mineral waters of one of three spring-fed swimming pools; opportunities to relax and rejuvenate are abundant.
The resort is also home to an expansive spa facility that can simultaneously provide dozens of services, including massages, facials, herbal wraps, aromatherapy baths, manicures, pedicures and hair salon treatments. Nutrition and wellness programs and cutting-edge fitness equipment round out the comprehensive, yet soothingly quiet complex.
Other Extraordinary Escapes
Beauty and the Beach
You'll be tickled pink at the Loews Don CeSar Hotel on St. Pete Beach, voted TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in the U.S. and No. 5 in the world for 2012. The "pink palace," as it's affectionately called, offers romance packages complete with Gulf-side accommodations and all the amenities, including fine dining at the Maritana Grille. You'll be surrounded by 1,500 gallons of salt water aquariums filled with colorful, native Florida fish as you enjoy world-class service and unparalleled cuisine. Blending seaside elegance and sunset finales with the enchantment of yesteryear, the pampered service of "The Don" continually captivates couples of all ages and stages of romance.
City Lovers
The stately Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club in downtown St. Petersburg presents several romance ideas, all beautiful ways to see city lights and share starry nights. Cushy accommodations in a bay view room, Sunday brunch or dinner for two in Marchand's Bar and Grill, chilled champagne and a fresh fruit or assorted cheese basket set the tone for a romantic night on the town. Expect stellar service, stunning views and nothing less than sheer elegance.
World-Class with a Laid-Back Attitude
Enrich your spirit and surrender to luxurious pampering and relaxation through restorative treatments anchored by the Earth's most natural healing agents and ocean therapies. The Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach offers honeymooners a chance to reconnect with nature an relish the moments that truly matter in life. The resort combines the wonders of Mother Nature with world class amenities. Couples can enjoy live music while watching a magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Mexico and then relax by the beach fire pit. A romantic beachfront dining experience at the award winning Carreta on the Gulf wraps up your beachfront experience.
