8 Most Romantic Resorts From The Bachelor & The Bachelorette
Editor's Note: Some of the information below may be out-of-date. Anguilla and the U.S. Virgin Islands were heavily impacted by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. Please visit caribbeantravelupdate.com or the specific hotel's website for updates.
ABC's The Bachelor and The Bachelorette may not have always led to lasting relationships, but they have done wonders for the dreamy honeymoon destinations featured on the shows. Here are eight featured resorts where you can indulge in some TV-style romance.
Anantura Si Kao Resort - Krabi, Thailand
The Bachelor, Season 17
Bachelor Sean Lowe took his ladies to the Andaman coast, next to the Hat Chao Mai National Park an hour from Krabi. On one date to Koh Mook Island, the couple enjoyed a swim and picnic on the beach; on another, a private candlelit dinner in the garden. The Bachelor package includes both dates, a three-night stay, breakfast, transfers and daily bottles of wine.
The Buccaneer - St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
The Bachelor, Season 17
Sean took six gals to this pink-hued hideaway, a circa 17th century landmark and one of the Caribbean's longest-running resorts. The Bachelor package perks include a private island tour, a full-day Jeep rental, a picnic for two on Whistle Beach, a half-day trip to the Buck Island reefs and your own bag of swag.
CuisinArt Golf Resort - Anguilla
The Bachelor, Season 15
Brad Womack whisked his ladies to this celeb-favorite spot for private garden dinners and beach strolls. Bonus: One-bedroom suites come with outdoor showers. The popular seven-day Sea of Love package includes a chef's table, wine tasting, spa services, a one-day car rental and more.
Sandton Kura Hulanda Hotel - Willemstad, Curacao
The Bachelorette Season 8
Emily Maynard gave her final rose at this 18th- and 19th century colonial-style spot on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. The 80-room hotel's proposal package offers an island tour (like Emily took), dinner in the Sculpture Garden (scene of a rose ceremony), a visit to an herbalist for a "love potion," and more. Sister property Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club's Bachelorette Experience includes private snorkel trips and beachfront dinners.
Radisson Blu Resort Sun Gardens - Dubrovnik, Croatia
The Bachelorette Season 8
Set on the Adriatic Sea, picturesque Dubrovnik has long attraced tourists — and more recentlym crews for TV shows like Game of Thrones and The Bachelorette. On the latter, Emily and six suitors strolled around the historic center, played medieval-style games and relaxed on scenic boat trips. The gang also enjoyed perks like spa treatments, a sports center and an array of restaurants at this village-style resort with views of the sea and Elafiti Islands.
Rosewood Tucker's Point - Bermuda
The Bachelorette Season 8
Thirteen eligible guys joined bachelorette Emily at this deluxe 88-room resort, set ina secluded part of the island and featuring a top-notch spa, gourmet restaurant and extensive private beach. Guests today can easily re-create the dates, which include a trip around historic St. George, sailing lessons, a private dinner in Bermuda's oldest cave, cliff diving and plenty of beachside snuggling.
W Scottsdale - Scottsdale, Arizona
The Bachelorette Season 7
Ashley Hebert married J.P. Rosebaum in an event that was (of course!) televised. Included were scenes from the couples' joint bachelor and bachelorette parties at the stylish W Scottsdale. There, the ladies indulged in poolside mani-pedis, the boys bonded over whiskey tastings, and the happy couple met up on the hotel's rooftop hybrid ice-skating rink — which morphs back into the pool in the summer.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Banff National Park, Canada
The Bachelor, Season 17
Sean wooed with a trip to the Canadian Rockies and a stay at this legendary 550-room resort. Thrilling activities around the UNESCO-protected Banff National Park include canoeing and mountain climning; romantic dinners took place inside a tepee and in an "ice castle," near the ice rink. Book a trip in the winter months and enjoy this cool hideaway for yourself.