Valentine’s Day sneaks up on the best of us, so for those in search of a romantic holiday but short on time, here are three distinct ideas for totally enchanting weekends.
Recognized as the #1 Resort in Mexico by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 and awarded both 5 Diamonds by AAA and 5 Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2025, La Casa de La Playa, is an ultra-luxe, adults-only, all-inclusive boutique resort set between the Mayan Jungle and the Caribbean Sea along the Mexican Riviera. With only 63 expansive suites, each with their own private plunge pool, steam room, volcanic stone terrace bathtub, and sweeping views of either the lush jungle or turquoise water, guests settle into this “beach house” and may never want to leave. Each suite also comes with dedicated butler service which covers everything from booking spa appointments to coordinating private dinners in a cenote and yacht excursions.
At Casa Kimberly, romance is not a theme – it’s the whole story. A boutique luxury hotel set up on a cobblestone hillside in Puerto Vallarta, Casa Kimberly came to fame as a gift from actor Richard Burton to superstar Elizabeth Taylor in 1962 on her 32nd birthday. Eventually the couple added a second casita across the road and built a bridge, modeled on the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy so they could cross the street while evading the paparazzi. Throughout their passionate and turbulent relationship, the house remained beloved. Eventually purchased and lovingly restored and reimagined, Casa Kimberly is now a decadent nine suite hotel, acclaimed restaurant, pool, and petite spa overlooking the Banderas Bay and Sierra de Madre mountain range. Each suite is unique and spacious and most have private terraces with outdoor Jacuzzis.
For those who prefer a little action, art, and culture with their romance, Mondrian Mexico City is the perfect destination. In the heart of Mexico City’s Condesa neighborhood and in an architecturally renowned development, the hotel places guests at the center of the city’s most compelling cultural, culinary, and creative attractions. For Valentine’s Day, Mondrian adds intimate in-room touches like welcome drinks and petal-filled baths, alongside “El Corazón del Morrón”, a limited-edition spicy mezcal cocktail served in a fire-roasted pepper. Couples can also tap into curated concierge-led experiences from sunrise hot air balloon rides over Teotihuacán to taco and mezcal tastings, making it a fun, yet elevated urban escape for celebrating love.
From city to sea, these three escapes offer distinct takes on romance.
