Wildly Romantic Hotels Guaranteed to Impress

There is nothing not romantic about the Maldives, but Milaidhoo Island is extraordinary at it. All the villas come with a private pool, allowing for one-on-one time surrounded by the beauty of a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Enjoy a sunset dolphin cruise and a couples spa treatment in an overwater suite, then unveil the grand gesture—an outdoor bedroom on an isolated sandbank, so you can locate the star you officially named after your important person.

Protected by a reef and facing a turquoise lagoon, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa’s setting is made for romance, and the resort’s expertly curated activities are here to help you take full advantage. Reserve a private poolside dinner under the stars, get hands on at a cooking class and book the dedicated spa area—it allows you to lounge, steam, swim and relax undisturbed by other guests.

It’s impossible to not relax on the Tuscan coast, where romance and glamour go hand in hand. Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte is set in front of the promenade, offering easy access to the beach and sunset views from the rooftop pool or al fresco restaurants. This is the hotel to indulge your special someone; every room is a suite complemented by a sea or hillside view, and the restaurant, Il Piccolo Principe, tantalizes with two Michelin stars.

Inspired by sun-kissed days in Italy, Spain, France and Morocco, Olive Boutique Hotel is a little slice of Europe in Puerto Rico. This guesthouse on the beach is your intimate escape minus the resort crowds. Each distinct suite is more romantic than the next, with delightful details such as Spanish tiles, outdoor showers, private terraces and lagoon views. From here, you can go on any number of dates, such as a waterfall hike or a glass-bottom kayak trip for two.

Barcelona is unarguably romantic on its own but couple the city’s many attractions with the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I, a hidden oasis set within 25,000 square meters of gardens, and you have the best of both worlds. On resort, there are serene pools, refurbished rooms and a world-class spa to help you unwind. Off resort, there are Barcelona’s museums, cathedrals and beaches for exploring together.

Removed from the South Beach crowds, the Mediterranean-inspired Acqualina Resort & Spa may be the most romantic escape in Miami, complete with Baroque fountains and sculpted archways. Watch the sunset from one of three oceanfront pools, dine with toes in the sand or reserve a private suite at the award-winning ESPA. For a limited time, couples staying in the new three-bedroom suite also have the Rolls Royce Ghost for a day, so leave the kids behind and go for a spin.

The Algarve coast is Portugal’s answer to the Mediterranean Riviera. Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort, overlooking a golf course, is one of the best romantic hotels for exploring the region’s many wineries, golden beaches and Roman ruins. Steal your other half away on a sunrise hot air balloon ride, get lost horseback riding or let a master chef lead you through the food markets. Whatever you choose, your private terrace awaits for the perfect end of day.

Carpe Diem was designed to be a honeymoon hotel, so you know it’s extra romantic. This adults-only resort, with just 10 pool suites, offers discrete privacy and unobstructed views. Forget the world as the butler takes care of your needs, one of Santorini’s best chefs prepares dinner under the stars and the most private spa (it’s exclusive for two) pampers with nature-inspired treatments. If you emerge, nearby are wines to be tasted, and hikes and Greco ruins to explore.

Just north of Salvador is the Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte, an eco-hideaway in a tropical rainforest along a golden beachfront. Here, couples can escape to their own little world, where every room and suite opens to natural surrounds (pro tip: choose a suite with an ocean view and private jacuzzi). Outside your two-person sanctuary, there are also endless diversions—sunset picnics, candlelit beach dinners and Anantara Spa treatments to name a few.

When it comes to romance, the City of Love is a seasoned veteran. For a more intimate ambiance, there’s Hotel Keppler, a Pierre Yves Rochon-designed oasis in a 19^th-century Haussmanian building. Choose one of the luxury suites, with their Turkish rugs, custom-designed furniture and balconies opening to Paris and Eiffel Tower views. Steps from the Champs-Élysées, the hotel is also the perfect jumping point to the rest of the city.