50 Romantic Anniversary Getaway Ideas You'll Never Forget
No matter how much time has passed since your wedding—whether it's the end of your very first year as husband and wife or you've been together for a decade (or more!)—honoring your history with a romantic anniversary getaway is the perfect way to celebrate.
From beautiful beach destinations around the world—like an island retreat in Fiji—to exotic adventures you've always wanted to experience together—like a wildlife safari in Africa—these anniversary getaway ideas, even as a weekend anniversary getaway, will bring you and your partner even closer.
Regardless if you're celebrating your first anniversary or your 50th, these 50 romantic anniversary trip ideas will help make it an extra special event to remember!
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Romantic Anniversary Getaway Ideas
Auberge du Soleil
The vineyards won’t be the only thing shining under the sun on your anniversary getaway to Napa Valley where the continuously flowing wine will be sure to set the mood. Auberge du Soleil is Napa's most lauded property, nestled amidst 33 acres of heritage olive and oak trees with jaw-dropping views, a recently renovated Michelin Star Restaurant and swoon-worthy spa.
The Pridwin Hotel and Cottages
For couples looking to get away from busy lives for their anniversary, look no further than Shelter Island in The Hamptons. The Pridwin Hotel & Cottages is a classic American resort that's been catering to couples since 1927 and boasts an array of well-equipped cottages, plus a spa, game room, private marina and a boat that will take you across the water to Sag Harbor for the day. The Terrace restaurant and bar overlooking Crescent Beach is the ideal venue to watch the sunset, cocktail in hand while listening to live music.
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The city of Florence is an iconic getaway for those looking to toast their anniversary. Couples can tour the historic city by horse-drawn carriage or take a stroll among Renaissance sculptures in the Boboli Gardens. Finally, take in the romantic sunset on the picturesque Ponte Santa Trinita, a centuries-old stone bridge in the heart of the city before spending the night at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze.
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This duel-sided island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea is rife with anniversary-friendly activities like sailing, scuba diving and sunbathing on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Home to the dormant Mount Liamuiga volcano, green vervet monkeys, plus a rainforest crisscrossed with hiking trails, you'll never run out of things to do but when you need some R&R, Four Seasons Resort Nevis awaits. The 350-acre playground has it all: pickleball courts, turtle-hatching experiences and a Season of Love package.
Hotel Aguas Claras
Partners in search of “pura vida," or "the simple life" should head to Costa Rica where it abounds in this tropical jungle paradise. Explore local villages or relax on their breathtaking beaches, all while experiencing the unique culture of the Limon province at the Hotel Aguas Claras. Reservations can be made to stay in classic Victorian-Caribbean bungalows and it only gets better from there.
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
Couples that have a shared love for wildlife will enjoy this eco-retreat. Make the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Zoo your anniversary getaway to create an ever-lasting memory together. Stay with Australia’s unique wildlife to see them up close and personal while giving support to conservation projects across the country.
La Mamounia
The fall is regarded as one of the best times to visit Marrakech as temperatures remain consistently pleasant. Located in the heart of the city, the legendary La Mamounia offers an array of luxury offerings for couples, including its enchanting Le Jardins, La Mamounia Spa with one of the most iconic indoor swimming pools in the world and access to more of the city's prized restaurants, riads and souks, just steps away from their front door.
Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo
Monaco is a premier getaway idea when you want to toast your anniversary surrounded by high-end luxury. Some of the most stylish rooms and top-tier amenities can be found at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo in the Monte Carlo ward. Couples will be chauffeured to the hotel via helicopter to an awaiting bottle of complimentary Dom Pérignon. In the evening, a personal butler will serve you a candle-lit dinner under the stars on a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean.
ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki
Hawaii is a timeless anniversary getaway. Couples can lay out on picturesque beaches or snorkel the many coves of Oahu. Make it extra memorable by staying at the ultra-luxurious ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki in Honolulu.
AutoCamp Cape Cod
For a serene sojourn with your love, New England style, consider Barnstable County, aka the Cape. With more than 500 miles of coastline, Cape Cod is a favorite for water sports, lighthouse tours and lazy afternoons devouring lobster rolls and ice cream cones. AutoCamp Cape Cod is only a short bike ride from Woods Hole and features fully-outfitted airstream suites, canvas tents and roomy cabins designed for twosomes, plus live acoustic music by the communal firepit at night.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, located just north of Miami, has a plethora of iconic beaches, and The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale provides couples on an anniversary getaway with scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Jefferson
A trip to our nation’s capital for an anniversary getaway can provide couples with a romantic experience in some truly historic venues. Paddleboat the Potomac River or bike the Tidal Basin under the sights of several memorials. Couples can book a private reception at The Jefferson’s wine cellar and stay in an elegant suite with beautiful views of the Washington Monument.
Sanctuary Cap Cana
A Caribbean getaway is the perfect way to celebrate an anniversary. Punta Cana offers white-sanded beaches and crystal-clear waters. Lay out for some fun in the sun or have tropical, moonlit massages. Sanctuary Cap Cana is a luxury resort that provides romantic couples packages.
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The "Big Easy" makes for a lively anniversary getaway filled with good Cajun cooking and loud brass music. This city is awash with both French architecture and Southern charm, which sets a romantic tone for a celebratory vacation. For a unique lodging idea, consider the 19th-century Catholic church-turned-boutique Hotel Peter And Paul found in the boho Marigny neighborhood. No two guest rooms are alike and they are home to award-winning cocktail haunt, The Elysian Bar.
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The Big Apple has endless things to give couples seeking excitement for an anniversary getaway. Explore the city together and see the many sights collected over time with various cultural and ethnic groups adding their own flavor to the melting pot. Then in the evening, catch one of the many world-famous Broadway shows for a night out together before spending a luxurious evening at The Upper East Side's most exclusive address, The Mark Hotel.
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Giraffe Manor
Couples hoping to see exotic wildlife on their anniversary getaway, look to beautiful Kenya. Book a stay at Giraffe Manor and feed treats to the property’s herd of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes who are known to poke their heads into windows hoping for a treat.
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An island located off Greece’s western coast, Corfu is a fantastic anniversary getaway for couples with an interest in antiquities. The island is mentioned in the beginnings of Greek mythology and it's easy to see why the place was so noteworthy to the ancient Greeks. The gorgeous coastal waters make for a guaranteed vacation to remember. Check into Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, for an unforgettable stay.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Located in Mexico’s Yucatan region, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is nestled in a private gated community linked by canal waterways in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Here you can spend your nights in a two-story floating lagoon villa and your days playing 18 holes of championship golf at the Greg Norman-designed El Camaleón Golf Course or exploring downtown Playa del Carmen, where there are blocks of shops and restaurants lined with palm trees.
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
The white sands of the Bahamas are a great spot to soak up the sun on an anniversary getaway. Couples will make more memories together with a stay at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar where you can experience swim-up aquariums, cliff jumps and an underwater marine cavern.
The Fife Arms
Trek the Highlands with your significant other and then nestle up together in a Scottish cottage for an anniversary getaway. This beautiful, raw land offers plenty of ancient castles and whisky distilleries to explore. A stay at The Fife Arms will offer couples a more organized approach to their romantic holiday. Originally a 19th-century Victorian coaching inn, the hotel offers tours of the area’s highlights.
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Atlantis, The Palm
A modern feat on the Arabian coast, Dubai has quickly become a trendy destination. Make the perfect anniversary getaway at Atlantis, The Palm where couples can enjoy one of the largest aquariums in the world or an on-site waterpark.
Visit Anguilla
Couples can turn easily up the romance while celebrating an anniversary in Anguilla. This Caribbean paradise has plenty to offer from snorkeling in Little Bay to horseback riding along the beaches of Cove Bay. For anniversary-worthy hotels, we love Malliouhana Resort with its completely private residences, 24/7 private butlers and Bar Soleil—known as Anguilla’s best spot to watch the sunset.
Sunset At The Palms
The coastal resort town of Negril makes for a fantastic anniversary getaway on the western tip of Jamaica. A stay in the treehouse-style Sunset at the Palms gives an adult-only experience for couples seeking R&R. The property includes a private beach and is the perfect intimate hideaway.
Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa
Ko Pha-Ngan, and its sister island Ko Tao, will be a getaway to celebrate your anniversary that you both will never forget. Thailand has numerous temples to discover and Ko Pha-Ngan’s Guanyin Temple can bring a moment of tranquility and reflection to a couple’s retreat. Book a stay at Santhiya Resort's Royal Grand Pool Villa to enjoy stunning views and enjoy your own infinity pool.
Jicaro Island Lodge
This private island will make for an incredible anniversary getaway in the tropics of Central America. The Jicaro Island Lodge is accessible by a short boat ride from the town of Grenada. The lodge offers intimate casitas with romantic dining and a relaxing spa.
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
Fiji is the place where a couple can get as far away from the rest of the world as possible. This volcano island oasis has plenty of natural hot springs to soak in during your anniversary getaway. A stay at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa can add a little more romance with private cabana dining and an exotic couple’s spa treatment.
Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort
This South American island is a paradise for couples wanting to spend an anniversary in the water. Explore below the surface and scuba dive with sea turtles, then relax on the white-sanded beaches. Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort provides couples in need of R&R with an ideal spot on oceanfront property.
Marriott Marquis Houston
Houston will give couples an anniversary getaway that combines gulf coast Cajun culture with a big Texas flare. With a Texas-shaped lazy river and intimate dining sites, Marriott Marquis Houston is a great stay for couples looking to toast to forever.
Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa
The Finger Lakes are a great destination for couples seeking that anniversary getaway that gives them an escape. Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, and more fun on the water. Couples lodging at Inns of Aurora can enjoy intimate meals at the award-winning, farm-to-table 1833 Kitchen & Bar.
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This South American desert stretches along the continent’s western coast in Chile and is a premier destination for an adventurous anniversary getaway. Horseback riding and hiking trips in the Andes will fill your days, then take in the awe-inspiring sunset views over the Pacific Ocean at the all-inclusive luxury resort Nayara Alto Atacama.
Adventure Canada
If you really want to get away for the anni, how about an expedition through Canada’s vast northern wilderness on an Adventure Canada cruise? The Northwest Passage itinerary is perfect for the more adventurous couple with a route that searches out polar bears, seabirds and other Arctic wildlife during a 17-night trip. With various stops along the expedition, including Devon Island which is the largest uninhabited island on Earth, couples can enjoy some of the most pristine areas in nature.
Extraordinary Journeys
Book a 9-night Off-Grid Botswana itinerary with Extraordinary Journeys to reconnect with nature while exploring two sides of the Okavango Delta followed by the Kalahari Desert. Embark on boating safaris, game drives and walking safaris where you will quickly discover Botswana is home to an incredibly diverse array of wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
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Visiting Japan’s famous hot springs is a fantastic way to treat yourselves as you commemorate your anniversary together. Enjoy a relaxing escape at Ubuya, an upscale hot springs inn that offers gorgeous views of Mt. Fuji.
Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
With access to more than 400 miles of navigable canals and waterways, this under-the-radar getaway can give couples a relaxing anniversary cruise on the water. Get a spa treatment and stay at Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village for a vacation to put you at ease.
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs
Take in sunny southern California in beautiful Palm Springs for your anniversary getaway. Surrounded by the San Jacinto Mountains that make up the Coachella Valley, the landscape here is absolutely breathtaking. The town is located just outside of Joshua Tree National Park and Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs offers couples romantic packages with bookings.
Hotel Vermont
Vermont makes for a cozy anniversary getaway. Couples can spend time exploring the quaint college town with landmarks dating to Colonial times or spend time skiing the rolling Appalachians surrounding the town. Hotel Vermont offers lodging that has aspects of both rustic charm and modern edge.
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Couples can take in the beauty of one of the natural wonders of the world while celebrating their anniversary with a trip to the Grand Canyon. Stay at The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, Arizona, and catch a train through the rugged Arizona countryside to the Grand Canyon.
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Italy’s exquisite Lake Como in the northern region of Lombardy was originally formed by a glacier and will give couples a dream-worthy anniversary getaway experience. Stay at the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, which has stunning views of the lake and fabulous fine dining options for the toasting couple.
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Waiheke Island is New Zealand’s third most populated island and the ultimate anniversary getaway for the outdoorsy couple. With trails that vary from cliff tops to beaches below, it has enough landscape to keep each adventure a fresh sight on your celebratory trip. You'll find "barefoot luxury" at The Boatshed, a small, 7-key hotel perched above the beach of Oneroa with sweeping views of the bay.
The Maldives offers couples seeking some distance the perfect anniversary getaway. Roughly 620 miles off the Indian coast, this tropical archipelago is sure to give you and your partner plenty of peace and quiet to yourselves. Stay at Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa to have the option of a villa over the water.
Vist Carefree
Travel out to the beautiful deserts of Arizona and feel what the American Southwest has to offer for your anniversary getaway. This arid landscape has plenty of outdoor activities including rock climbing, horseback riding and several scenic golf courses, along with wellness retreats like CIVANA.
Ice Hotel
Jukkasjarvi is home to the world’s largest Ice Hotel with almost everything, even the glasses, made from ice. This anniversary getaway is a great locale for couples hoping to catch views of the northern lights.
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With a history dating back to 650 BC, this ancient metropolis is filled with a plethora of cultures for an unparalleled anniversary getaway. Stroll through marketplaces that have been around for centuries, wander around Topkapı Palace, shop for artisan finds at the Grand Bazaar and book a stay at Ciragan Palace Kempinski, the only Ottoman imperial palace and luxury 5-star hotel on the Bosphorus.
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Celebrate your anniversary together at a getaway on top of the world in one of the best ski areas known to man. St. Anton is a resort town in the Austrian Alps with a vertical drop of nearly 5,000 feet. These famous slopes cater to skiers of all levels.
The Amalfi Coast boasts some of the most picturesque views of the Mediterranean. Tour the colorful hillsides of the resort towns that line the Italian coast together for a memorable getaway and book a stay at the famed Le Sirenuse hotel in Positano to really go all out for your anniversary.
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This artsy town, located 120 miles south of San Francisco, is filled with beautiful cottage-styled buildings. Most of the town’s businesses, including hotels, are known to be dog friendly if a couple has a furry third that wants to tag along for their anniversary getaway and the Quail Lodge & Golf Club is easily one of the best hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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Bora Bora has turquoise waters and white sands for a top-anniversary getaway destination. The main island is an extinct volcano with a lagoon and barrier reef forming a ring around it and the reef is home to plenty of fish and marine wildlife to go snorkeling or scuba diving with. Overwater bungalows are a way of life here and the Conrad Bora Bora Nui does them like no one else.
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Savannah was established in the early 1700s and still has many colonial buildings throughout the city. Stroll through Forsyth Park where the Spanish moss drooping from massive oak trees forms a love tunnel to set the mood for your anniversary, then check into the Mansion on Forsyth Park, a lovingly restored Victorian-Romanesque building.
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This volcanic island is famous for its whitewashed buildings that overlook the Aegean Sea. A stay at Perivolas Lifestyle Houses will give you a specially catered experience to boost your anniversary getaway.
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Visit Killarney in southwestern Ireland for an anniversary getaway that’ll take you both back in time. Couples can arrange for one of the horse-drawn cart drivers, or jarveys, to serve as a guide while touring the National Park for the day. Explore nearby Ross Castle, built during the middle ages.
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