Domestic Bliss

U.S. Escape #3
Miami, Florida

The Raleigh; Photograph by Robin Hill/Photolibrary (Raleigh)

Why bother with St. Tropez or St. Barts? Miami has just as much sunbaked decadence, minus the international flights. But while laid-back couples have typically left the Magic City to nightlife-hunters, many Miami resorts have swapped the rowdy debauchery for quiet luxury—great news for beach-minded pairs craving relaxation. Renovated by superhotelier Andre Balazs, the glamorous 104-room RALEIGH on Collins Avenue feels a world away from the mod buildings that surround it (doubles from $300, 305-534-6300, raleighhotel.com). Rich in art deco furnishings and complete with a private pool and wraparound terrace, the two-story penthouse suite is a timeless romantic hideaway. Also just revamped, the TIDES SOUTH BEACH is an indulgent oasis (doubles from $230, 305-604-5070, tidessouthbeach.com). Case in point: Newlyweds can take advantage of the Mi Amor treatment, a 90-minute custom couples’ massage, in their room or by the pool. Lovers who still want a little honeymoon glitz should hit the beach club, rooftop pool, and bars at GANSEVOORT SOUTH, the Miami outpost of the über-modern, celeb-studded Manhattan hotel (doubles from $395, 305-604-1000, gansevoortsouth.com).

U.S. Escape #4
San Diego, California

Hotel Del Coronado

Honeymooners heading to SoCal for postwedding R&R are guaranteed fine weather and, thanks to a handful of new luxury lodgings, a blissful escape. Located a mere block from Del Mar beach, the 120-room L’AUBERGE DEL MAR has two tennis courts, two pools, and a 5,000-square-foot spa, yet somehow manages to feel more beach cottage than megaresort (doubles from $612, 800-245-9757, laubergedelmar.com). Cap off a day of sunning with a Balinese Breeze scrub and massage in the Spa L’Auberge couples’ suite. Traditionalists might prefer the HOTEL DEL CORONADO, a historic landmark and an intriguing mix of all-inclusive getaway and Four Seasons–like luxury hotel (doubles from $379, 800-468-3533, hoteldel.com). The real romance takes place at its just-built Beach Village cottages, each complete with chef’s kitchen, private terrace, and ocean views. And for the young couple seeking simplicity over sumptuousness, there’s the new TOWER23 boutique hotel, a sleek ode to 21st-century hospitality (doubles from $279, 858-270-2323, tower23hotel.com). Check out the Sweet Suite’s “chromatherapy” soaking tub, and then take in your own light show—a stunning sunset—from the hotel’s pool deck.