WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For
travelers planning to pop the question this holiday season, U.S.
News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Vacations
and Best Cruise Lines, today released its rankings of the Best
Romantic Getaways. The annual rankings highlight 12 destinations
across the United States that are
ideal for romantic getaways.
Hawaii islands take two of the
top five spots this year, with Kauai topping the list as the No. 1
destination for lovebirds looking for outdoor activities,
sightseeing adventures and an incomparable romantic atmosphere.
Napa Valley, California, with its
tiered hillsides, wine caverns and illustrious estates comes in at
No. 2. At No. 3, Hawaii's Lanai,
is home to remote, romantic beaches and posh hotels with
exceptional cuisine, first-class service and upscale
accommodations. The list also includes Charleston, South Carolina, No. 5,
Big Sur, California, No. 8, and
Aspen, Colorado, at No. 12.
U.S. News also evaluated prices for accommodations, attractions
and dining when rounding up the list of Best Cheap Romantic
Getaways for the budget-savvy traveler. Regularly described as one
of America's most beautiful places, Sedona, Arizona, is the No. 1 Best Cheap
Romantic Getaway. Highly regarded for its rustic aesthetic and
inexpensive, casual dining spots, Portland, Maine, snags the No. 2 spot,
followed by Savannah, Georgia, at
No. 3, which is known for its Spanish moss-lined streets and a
robust dining scene.
For travelers planning to tie the knot, U.S. News ranked the
Best Honeymoon Destinations. At No. 1, St. Lucia is a lush destination for couples
looking to unwind on one of the island's chalky beaches or hole up
in one of its isolated resorts. Hawaii – The Big Island is the No. 2 Best
Honeymoon Destination, boasting everything from black sand beaches
to verdant rainforests. The No. 3 destination, Bora Bora, French
Polynesia, is the definition of a tropical getaway, with
luxurious resorts, sunny skies, warm waters and friendly
locals.
"When planning a getaway with a significant other, it can be
difficult to decide on the perfect vacation spot when there are so
many to choose from," said Erin
Shields, assistant managing editor for travel at U.S. News.
"Whether it's a romantic vacation 'just because' or the perfect
spot to spend time together post-nuptials, the U.S. News rankings
give consumers a chance to narrow down destinations that will
provide the most ideal trip for each couple in every way."
With the help of user votes and expert opinions, U.S. News
considered ambiance, privacy and a destination's reputation, as
well as the abundance of couple-friendly activities, in order to
rank the most romantic retreats.
2019 U.S. News & World Report Best
Romantic Getaways Rankings
See the full rankings
here.
Best Romantic
Getaways in the USA
|
Best Cheap
Romantic Getaways
|
1. Kauai,
Hawaii
|
1. Sedona,
Arizona
|
2. Napa Valley,
California
|
2. Portland,
Maine
|
3. Lanai,
Hawaii
|
3. Savannah,
Georgia
|
4. Sedona,
Arizona
|
4. Cannon Beach,
Oregon
|
5. Charleston, South
Carolina
|
5. Sonoma,
California
|
|
Best Honeymoon
Destinations
|
1. St.
Lucia
|
2. Hawaii - The Big
Island
|
3. Bora Bora, French
Polynesia
|
4.
Maldives
|
5. Bordeaux,
France
|
For more information on the Best Romantic Getaways, visit
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Media Contact: Anna Beth
Jager, ajager@usnews.com, +1 (202) 823-4831.
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