Honeymoon in Colorado
With accommodations ranging from big city modern to
cozy country cabins, Colorado has plenty to offer honeymooners. When you are planning your first trip as a married
couple, consider some of these options for your honeymoon in Colorado.
Aspen
Aspen is known for its ski lodges and snowy
mountains. If the two of you would enjoy a ski vacation, then this city could be just right. For a honeymoon,
consider the St. Regis Resort. This
accommodation has the look and the feel of a castle and is just a short walk from the city center. Designed to
provide for honeymooning couples, the accommodation includes romantic in-room dining complete with wine and
chocolates. The resort is also home to the Remede Spa, which provides numerous couples packages. But, don't take
our word for it. The St. Regis has won many accolades in recent years, including:
- Rated among the 500 Worlds Best Hotels in 2010
by Travel + Leisure Magazine
- Rated on Conde Nast Travelers 2010 Gold List:
Best places to Stay in the World
Telluride
Surrounded by the beautiful San Juan Mountains,
Telluride is a well-known as a skier’s paradise. But, Telluride doesn't put out the "closed" sign when the snow
disappears, offering honeymooners wonderful activities the year round: Hiking, rafting, kayaking, rock
climbing, golf, and mountain biking. Or, you may want to take a romantic hot air balloon ride over
the canyon. For your honeymoon stay, you may want to consider the Bear
Creek Lodge. This lodge is designed in the style of a log cabin and includes everything you
would expect from a rustic lodge. Each of the condominium style accommodations includes large, romantic fireplaces.
A spa is available on site for couples who may want to enjoy a relaxing day.
Another spot worth a look is
lumiere Telluride, a luxury boutique hotel located
in Mountain Village. Upon arrival you're welcomed with a lit fire, glass of wine, and a selection of delicious
artisan cheeses. And, how does a 7-layer bed with Egyptian cotton linens sound?
Boulder
Nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains
is Boulder, a place where outdoor-loving honeymooners come to celebrate their new lives as married couples.
Whether you want to hike, kayak, ski or take part in some incredible rock climbing, you'll find it all within easy
access to Boulder. You'll also find some very romantic places to stay, including the Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, where you'll find the "Special Alps
Signature Wedding Night Turn-Down Service." With this service you call the Inn about an hour prior to your
wedding night's arrival and they'll have the fire burning in your room's fireplace, with the bed turned down, the
candles lit, flowers arranged, wine or champagne chilled and waiting, and white rose petals placed around your bed,
fireplace and whirlpool tub for two. Now, that's romantic!
Manitou
Springs
Located 65 miles south of Denver and 6 miles from
Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs is your home base for visit to Pikes Peak, which, while not the highest peak in
Colorado, was inspiration for the song, "America the Beautiful." If the two of you want a Colorado honeymoon of
adventure and beautiful surroundings, this is the place. You can certainly drive up to Pikes Peak, or, as many
people prefer, take the Pikes Peak Cog Railway up to the top. Many hikers also take the train to the top and hike
down, which takes about 6 hours.
As for your honeymoon accommodations while visiting
Manitou Springs, you may want to consider The Cliff House at Pikes
Peak, which has won many numerous awards throughout the years, including:
- "Top Ten Romantic Inn of the Decade" -
American Historic Inns
- "Top Ten Romantic Hotel" - Best of Citysearch
Audience Winners
- "Most Romantic Venue" - Fox 31 KDVR
Denver
- "Best Romantic Getaway" - Mountain Living
Magazine
- "Most Romantic Weekend Escape" - Denver
Post
Estes
Park
Located about an hour from Denver, Estes Park is a
wonderfully romantic Colorado honeymoon destination. It offers many outdoor activities that many other Colorado
mountain destinations do, as well as one thing many of them may lack: a famously haunted hotel. That's right; I'm
talking about the Stanley Hotel. The Stanley Hotel
served as the inspiration for Stephen King's novel, "The Shining." In fact, it's known as one of America's most
haunted hotels. So, if you don't mind some ghostly company, and some incredible views in every direction, then
check out the Stanley Hotel for your honeymoon.
If you're not into a haunted honeymoon, then
another fabulous place is Romantic RiverSong. Yes,
"Romantic" is part of the name. Romantic RiverSong is located on 27 wooded acres, offering you privacy and
seclusion, as well as massages by the mountain stream and romantic tree swings. There are only 10 guest rooms, each
one very unique, like the "Indian Paintbrush" room, with a bed suspended by logging chains in front of a fireplace;
the "Wood Nymph" room with a deck 20 feet off the forest floor; and the "Forget Me Not" room with a large window
with a view of the glaciers of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Synonyms: honymoon and honymoons are typos for "honeymoon."
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