TRAVEL
Spa and Golf
Casa Velas, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
F
ebruary can be dreary, so booking a getaway
somewhere warm and sunny is always a good idea. Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s
Pacific coast is a favorite, with plenty of flight options that won’t break the bank. It features miles of gold-sand beaches, stunning sunsets, and some of the best golf in this part of Mexico. Casa Velas is an intimate,
adults-only boutique property — all-inclusive, so you won’t have to worry about hidden costs. It features spacious, hacienda-styled suites, many with private plunge pools. The vibe is very romantic.
Peacocks roam the manicured grounds filled with flowering plants, koi ponds, and an
oversized, deep-blue tiled swimming
pool surrounded
by plush cabanas and regal palm trees. Casa Velas shares space with the Marina Vallarta Golf Club. Designed by famed architect Joe Finger, the 18- hole course off ers views of Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre Mountains.
Nearby, the Vista Vallarta Golf Club has two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf- designed championship courses. Casa Velas is not located
directly on the beach, but it has a private beach club for guests and nonstop shuttle service
C
harleston exudes Southern charm, with a historical legacy dating back to the 1700s. Stroll the cobblestone
streets in the historic French Quarter, pausing to peek into Spanish moss-draped gardens tucked away in quiet alleys. Or wander past the graceful old mansions lining the waterfront. Even more romantic, explore
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from the back of a horse-drawn carriage ride for two. You can also board the Schooner Pride for a sunset tour of Charleston Harbor.
The Spectator Hotel is one of the Holy City’s most romantic places. This grand hotel perfectly blends Jazz Age charisma with the genteel
between the two. There is a restaurant on the
grounds serving gourmet fare three meals a day, as well as a poolside lunch menu. Room service is also included, as is dining at the beach club — reserve a table here at sunset for a romantic meal facing the sea.
glamour of the Old South. The boutique hotel is the
only property in Charleston to off er personalized butler service. You can also enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast served to your room. Rooms and suites exude
1920s glamour and spa-like marble bathrooms with local bath amenities. The hotel runs several couple- focused packages, including a historic tours and fine dining experience. It features a tour of one of
Charleston’s historic plantations, a private walking tour, and a $100 gift card to use at one of four fine dining restaurants within walking distance.
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