When it comes to travel destinations, there are places you would only visit with your bachelorette party, those that are more family oriented and others that shout “there go.” have several surprise engagements at dinner “. You may think that going to Vegas is not the same without your daughters or that flying to Italy without your partner is not what you had in mind, but you are forgetting something: the rules. are stupid!

Go clubbing with your significant other. Take your daughters on this trip to Tuscany you’ve been dreaming of. Or even consider flying solo for a travel experience that will take you out of your comfort zone. (Related: How To Travel Safely Alone Right Now)

Now that your script is reversed, you can reimagine what it means to find the best places to travel for couples. Sure, there’s a time and place for romance (lots of options for that mushy stuff below), but sometimes the best way to connect with someone you love is to do something scary, adventurous or just completely new together. Below, you’ll find some great options for couples travel destinations in the United States for foodies, wellness gurus, outdoor enthusiasts, and, yes, even old-school romantics.

Hawaii consistently ranks among the top destinations for honeymooners – in fact, it’s the number one choice for the best honeymoon destinations of 2021, after Le Noeud – and for good reason. Lush landscapes, seaside restaurants, and aquatic experiences are abundant on its eight islands. However, if you had to pick just one, the island of Maui is an obvious choice as the best vacation spot for couples… no honeymoon required.

When deciding where to stay, there is nothing better than Wailea Hotel, Hawaii’s only adults-only luxury resort. Yes you can tell: it means there are no screaming kids at the pool. If that doesn’t ease your vacation, all the unique qualities of the Relais & Châteaux complex will be. (ICYDK, a Relais & Châteaux label indicates that a property is part of the growing association of privately owned luxury hotels and restaurants. And let’s just say not everyone fits into this exclusive club.) Its intimate and exclusive ambience is remarkable thanks to its location 300 feet above sea level, ensuring breathtaking views of three Hawaiian Islands. Check out the property’s outdoor fitness studio and hotel Wailea restaurant between naps in your poolside cabana or beach lounger and before your sunset sailing experience. Hawaii’s popularity as a destination for couples is starting to make a lot more sense now, isn’t it?

The concrete jungle north of New York City is a couples’ vacation spot that’s just as much NY as the Big Apple. The Hudson Valley, with its hiking trails, orchards, wineries, breweries and farmland, feels like another world, but is a driving distance for many city dwellers in the northeast and commuters.

Discover the Catskills region and spend time hiking Kaaterskill Falls – one of the most popular trails with several scenic waterfalls to see along the way – then visit one of the many breweries for a well-earned drink. Couples who register Urban Cowboy can sink into the claw-foot tubs next to the windows offering panoramic mountain views from their rooms. Each suite is uniquely designed with its own urban cowboy charm, and each has a private terrace and cozy comfort. Pendleton bathrobes.

While there are some remarkable places within its boundaries (find inspiration below), literally anywhere in the state of Wyoming could be considered the best vacation spot for couples who want to get away from it all. want to disconnect from the routine of everyday life. With just over 581,000 residents, Wyoming earns the spot as the least populated state in America, so you won’t have to worry about meeting someone you know – even anyone if you don’t want to – while on vacation. (Related: Vacation Ideas Lonely When You “Can’t” With People)

And if you think you’ll have to ‘rough it’ in the ‘middle of nowhere’, you’ll be surprised to learn that there are some amazing, luxurious – and still completely authentic – ranches to call home in the West. Property of Magee, the Relais & Châteaux option reserved for adults within the Brush Creek Ranch Collection of properties, offers an all-inclusive experience with adventures such as horseback riding, fly fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing – and a spa, of course. But the real draw is the sunsets over the vast open grounds with horses and other roaming animals in the distance. Add a cocktail in your hand and it becomes a truly pinnacle scene to watch.

For the duo who plan their itinerary entirely on where to eat, it doesn’t get better than Charleston, SC. Each food tour should include a visit to the original outpost of Peel for elevated south-facing farm-to-table cuisine in the city center. Then stop for bites of local raw bar at The Darling oyster bar on Upper King St., enjoy unbeatable chili cheese cookies at one of the many locations Callie’s Hot Little Cookie, and eat the best fried chicken of your life at Leon. Finally, no trip to Charleston would be complete without a sampling of all of the city’s best barbecue grills, each with their own take on southern classics – check out Lewis barbecue, Rodney Scott barbecue, and Melvin’s barbecue, among others.

To be clear, Charleston makes the list of the best vacation spots for couples for more reasons than its food. With three beaches within 30 minutes of downtown, more breweries than you can count, and an abundance of historic origins, there’s something for everyone in this charming location. Stay a little and book an Airbnb or take a room in the center Bennett Hotel overhanging Marion Square In the city center.

When you’ve had one too many glasses of your favorite new red blend – AFAF, how can you not too much alcohol in wine country? – let your head hit the pillow Castle of Life, an elegant B&B with only a handful of rooms, so you can feel like you have the place to yourself. If you are looking for branded luxury, another great choice is Solage, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection of Resorts, where the suites and studios all have their own outdoor patio, so you can admire the magnificent sunsets over the vineyards.

For partners looking to reconnect while reconnecting with nature – cliché or not, science supports the power of green spaces – the Berkshires, a mountainous region in western Massachusetts, are the place to be. Two and a half hours west of Boston, this rural area offers endless hikes, water activities (think fishing and canoeing in nearby rivers, as well as kayaking and boating on its many lakes) and next-level relaxation.

Redefine how you feel about vacations with a truly personalized wellness experience at Miraval Berkshire, an adults-only resort in the heart of New England nature. (Do you feel an adults-only theme with these picks for the best vacation spots for couples? Family travel has its place, but these destinations serve a different purpose.)

Enjoy fitness, yoga and meditation classes, plus lectures from in-house wellness experts, a plethora of spa treatment options, and three different pools to dive into as many times as your heart does the desire. (Next: Wellness retreats that are worth every penny)