Ocean's Sexiest Getaways
They're sexy and they know it! Ocean has found our top three lust-worthy spots, perfect for heating up the romance.
written by Natalie Bui
El Capitan CanyonElcapitancanyon.comSexy Escape:Escape from fast living and succumb to refreshing relaxation at El Capitan Canyon. A seaside destination that is accommodated by the surprisingly cozy comforts of a camp-like environment, "El Cap", as the locals call it, is located on 300 acres just outside of beautiful Santa Barbara.
Shacking up:El Capitan Canyon offers two options, suitable for you nature girls and those who are just wild at heart! If you want to feel like a camper, with all of the comfort and amenities of a hotel, the Safari accommodation will provide the perfect experience to cuddle up, nestled within the historic groves of oak trees listening to the calming lushes of the creek, in unmistakable mountain-style comfort... in a "safari-style" tent.
If you are feeling adventurous, choose the traditional Nature Lodging cabins, which provide the pleasures of a cozy and welcoming home away from home.
Price Range: Safari Cabin $695-795
Nature Lodging $135- 350
Aphrodisiacs:
Take part in the pleasures of outdoor cooking and grilling to satisfy your honey. The Canyon Market and Deli, set in a country-styled barn, is stocked with everything you need to cook over open flames, including a smores kit for dessert!
Foreplay:
Whether you choose an adventure through the Santa Ynez Mountains, explore the beaches along the Santa Barbara coastal or do confidence-building exercises with their rope courses, you and your partner are sure to feel the rush of nature. El Capitan offers everything from kayaking to exhilarating glider rides, surfing lessons, jeep tours through vineyards, to peaceful bike rides along the Gaviota coast on beach cruisers. In the summer, you can always unwind by ending the evening with a nice blues or jazz concert or sharing a local bottle of wine while stargazing before returning to the your cozy lodge.
Sexy Escape:
The Belamar hotel epitomizes chic. Its fresh and unmistakable decor makes this Manhattan Beach's most unique and oh so girly-glam destination, that can't help to spark your feminine side.
Shacking up:
You'll be delightfully charmed with The Belamar's stylish functionality, fit for your two favorite companions, your darling (dog) and your man. This pet-friendly hotel provides everything for your four-legged best friend, including dog-beds in your room, food, treats and stylish bowls. Complimenting the eccentric girly details, your senses will be indulged with L’Occitanne body products, Larkspur’s signature FeatureBorne Bed and lush bathrobes.
Price Range: $200- 360
Aphrodisiacs
Do a little experimentation in Second Story, Belamar’s hip eat and drink bar. Serving savory and succulent meals accompanied by fresh organic produce, you’ll find new tastes to heighten your senses. And of course- have a little fun with the elegant and oldest wines, funky and unconventional cocktails and Monday Martinis.
Foreplay:
Enjoy the sun while boutiquing in hip Manhattan Beach, see the glamour of Beverly Hills or even stop by the stars of Hollywood. With the ocean a beach cruise away, take advantage of complimentary bikes at the hotel and enjoy laid back fun on the boardwalk. If you want to strut your stilettos and new dress for some sophisticated fun, the Belamar is perfectly situated to hit up all that LA's beach cities have to offer.
With elegant class is at its finest, Deer Valley is an exquisite destination promising to spoil you and your love to absolute extravagance and luxury.
Shacking up:
Enjoy the finer things in life with first-class treatment, set in a picturesque terrain overlooking luscious snow-capped mountains. The cozy guest rooms capture the exquisite mountain-luxury experience with grand ceilings and toasty fireplaces, private balconies with views of the slopes, spectacular king size beds, deluxe bathrooms all complete with impeccable butler service.
Price Range: $815- 1350
Aphrodisiacs:
Join your sweetie out to an intimate starter at the St. Regis Wine Vault for what they describe an "affectionate atmosphere", before experiencing Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Grill, with savory meats and fresh seafood.
Foreplay:
Whether or not you're an outdoor enthusiast, the beautifully carved Olympic slopes that encompass over 1,825 acres of land will make you fall in love.Treat yourself to the ahhh-inspiring spa treatments, steam and sauna rooms at Spa Montage, or the hot tubs to revitalize your mind, body and senses. Surprise your honey with a horseback ride, snowmobiling or even on a hot air balloon ride, and as the night draws to an end, there is no better way to end a perfectly passionate evening than making smores under the starry sky.
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Holiday's Hot Destinations
Ocean has rounded up the most indulgent destinations to treat yourself to this holiday season.
Mauna Lani Point Kohala Coast
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Destination:
The Mauna Lani Resort is situated on 3,200 acres of pure
heaven, surrounded by stunning mountain views, soft sand beaches, and palm
tress galore. Natural beauty is the focus at the Mauna Lani, where you will be
saved from site of an ABC store or oversaturated Hawaii souvenir shops.
Where to Stay:
At the Mauna Lani, you can choose from renting villa, town
home, or estate homes, based on your shaking-up preference or pocket book
flexibility. The one bedroom villas
offer luxurious ocean view and are fully equipped with everything to make you
and your honey as comfortable a possible.
The best part: included in the price
is daily maid service, because what’s sexy about cleaning house? You came to
the Mauna Lani get away from all that!
Where to Dine:
With a vast array of dinning venues within the resort, even
the pickiest palate with be satisfied. Ruth’s Chris Steak House at The Shops at
Mauna Lani serves up award-winning steaks, The Beach Club mixes up the tastiest
cocktails, while Dara Thai has locals raving.
How to Play:
A boathouse provides rental items for hours of recreational
ocean activities, or lace up your shoes and choose from one of a dozen walking
and jogging trails surrounded by tropical landscape. During twilight at
Kalahuipua’a, get lost in a night of music, dance and storytelling.
Sea adventures, whale watching, scuba diving, and sea
fishing are also easily accessible and arranged through the concierge. If
you’re in need of some major TLC, two 18-hole golf courses will keep your dude busy
for hours while you head off to the Mauna Lani Spa. With 17 treatment areas, 18
types of massages, and a heated lava rock sauna, a search warrant may be sent
out for you.
Price: One bedroom
villa: $237-$415 per night, two bedroom villa: $309-$655 per night
JW Marriott Cancun Resort
and Spa
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Destination:
Far from a rowdy Spring Break party hotel, at the JW
Marriott Cancun you will enjoy the tranquility of a tropical escape, while
still enjoying the pleasures of modern amenities.
Where to Stay:
The recently renovated rooms all have private balconies or
terraces with a stunning view of the azure ocean and cobalt blue pools on the
hotels property. Brand new 32” flat panel TVs will allow you viewing pleasure
of your favorite TV shows while away from home.
Where to Dine:
When it’s time to satisfy your actual hunger, four star
restaurant, Gustino Italian Grill, serves traditional Italian and Mediterranean
favorites. At Simply Seafood you will find nearly every fish under the sea,
available on your plate. And the Beachwalk MarketPlace provides Caribbean specialties for poolside enjoyment.
How to Play:
Take a swing on the champion golf course, follow neon
colored fish while snorkeling or scuba diving in Palancar Reef, or increase
your cultural knowledge with a visit to Mayan Ruin sites such as Tulum, Coba,
and Chichen Itza.
Open-air craft markets, Caribbean
carnivals, bullfights, and folkloric ballet will emerse you in the local
culture.
Rated as a top spa in Mexico, JW’s exclusive
Myan-inspired spa is 35,000 sq. feet of pure bliss.
Sip on Balche, the sacred
drink of the Mayas while overlooking the Caribbean
in the opulent three-level spa that mixes the rich traditions of Mayan culture
with the exquisite amenities that JW Marriot hotels are famous for. Spa
favorites include Hunab Ku, a traditional Mayan massage, still performed in
local communities, which encorporates unique touch and the belief in energy
flow.
Price: $409-$639 per night
St. Regis Punta Mita
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Destination:
Located
on Bahía de Banderas, a peninsula surrounded by azure water and white sand
beaches, the St. Regis Punta Mita brings new meaning to heaven on earth. Each
employee provides a warmer welcome than Disneyland
workers and thoughtful design of the hotel creates an atmosphere of Zen-like
seclusion.
Where to Stay:
The
St. Regis Punta Mita Resort features 89 abundantly appointed guest rooms, 30
superb suites and an ultra-deluxe three bedroom presidential suite. On the
private terraces, capture the stunning views of Mexico’s seascape, blossoming
gardens and striking mountains. Spacious marble bathrooms with both indoor and
outdoor showers offer a retreat of relaxation, mirroring the local
surroundings.
Where to Dine:
Feel
free to indulge yourself with the diverse menu of culinary options. Dine
alfresco at Las Marietas where you will be served authentic Mexican cuisine
with a contemporary twist. The Sea Breeze Beach Club focuses on contemporary California cuisine in a stylish bistro, and the resort’s
signature Mediterranean restaurant, Carolina,
offers a second to none selection of seafood.
How to Play:
Transcend your body and spirit at Remède Spa, offering both
traditional and modern treatments. Nine treatment rooms, a sauna and steam bath
area with lounges for relaxation between treatments give you the opportunity to
spend the day free from the hustle of everyday life. Two rooms for couples’
treatments, and a Deluxe Spa Suite with a couple’s treatment room and private
Jacuzzi make Remède Spa a truly sensual experience. Treatments include
customized and signature facials, massages, and indulgent body treatments. Nap
or read under an umbrella or in a private cabana at one of the three infinity
pools in the large garden area or head down to the private beach club and take
part in snorkeling, diving, fishing, or whale and dolphin watching.
Price: $650-$2,500 per night
The Ritz Carlton Cancun
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Destination:
The Ritz Cancun is located on the
tip of the exotic Yucatan
peninsula, considered one of the lushest destinations in the world. Soft white sand beaches and legendary Ritz
service create an irresistible oasis escape of relaxation and bliss. The
complimentary room and poolside concierge services and amenities including
chilled scented towels, spritzer bottles and fresh fruits, will make you feel
like the only person at the resort.
Where to Stay: From any of the resort’s 365 guestrooms or 50 suites
guests can enjoy panoramic views of the ocean while relaxing on a private
balcony in intimate comfort and luxury. Once you have slipped on the plush
robes provided in each room and been enveloped by the silky soft sheets and
bedding, you may forget that right outside your window is the tropical splendor
you came for.
Where to Dine:
Savor international specialties at the renowned The Club
Grill where guests can choose from a vast selection of wines in a warm,
intimate atmosphere. At Fantino, fine Mediterranean cuisine is served in the
distinct European ambiance.
For dining al fresco, The Caribe Bar & Grill overlooks
the ocean, and features Caribbean specialties
and live Mexican music. Casitas offers private oceanside cabanas and a menu featuring
grilled prime cuts, seafood and salads. The Cobalt Lounge,
exclusively for adult guests, is located on the 9th floor, entered via
staircase from the Club Lounge.
Sip premium cocktails and nibble on hors d´oeuvres in the posh privacy the Club
provides.
How to Play:
The resort features the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Club and Pro
Shop with three outdoor courts, in addition to a host of recreational
activities and water sports just minutes away, including snorkeling, scuba
diving, deep sea fishing, sailing, parasailing and water skiing. More reason to
love the concierge, they can coordinate day trips to the many Mayan
archeological sites and National Parks.
Experience nirvana at Kayantá Spa, inspired by the Mayan
phrase, ká a yaán tah, meaning, "To be reborn." Water rituals, massage therapies, body
treatments and facials influenced by ancient cultures from around the world
will give you a feeling of total renewal.
Price: $439-$649 per night