7 Cheap Weekend Getaways for Couples

by Team Fathom
Beautiful Milos Breeze is perfect for a romantic escapade with your other half. Photo courtesy of Milos Breeze.

You and your bae need a holiday. Don't sleep on a perfectly good weekend opportunity. Keep it cute and cheap. For more inspiration, see the Fathom Travel Awards: The Best of Budget Travel.

Hotel Villa Cipriani in Treviso, Italy
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Hotel Villa Cipriani

Treviso, Italy

A perfect escape for old souls who just want to walk hand-in-hand through cobblestone streets and remember why they love each other. The verb asolare means to pass time in an agreeable and purposeless way. Combined with the mountain air and delightful surroundings, what more could you hope for from a romantic weekend? Despite being tucked away north of the Veneto, the views from Villa Cipriani rival that of any hill town in Tuscany. The breakfast on the terrace of room 102 is especially great, if you arrive in the dark the night before.

Read more on Fathom: The Most Romantic Hotels in Italy

Bedroom at Palihotel in Los Angeles, California
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Palihotel

Los Angeles, California

Just getting to know one another? Book on of the 32 chic and homey rooms at this boutique hotel on Melrose, a heartland for sharp shoppers, curated for the creative crowd with antique furnishings, grand woodwork, and quirky accents. It's in a great location for getting out, but also has a range of communal spaces, intimate nooks, and chill verandas for making friends easily.

Read more on Fathom: Los Angeles Guide

Domaine de Murtoli in Sartene, Corsica, France.
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Domaine de Murtoli

Sartène, Corsica, France

A once-in-a-lifetime romantic getaway or honeymoon, this painstakingly renovated 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by 5,000 acres of natural farmland and miles of private beach is the best expression of rustic luxury you will come across. Order meals to your cottage for complete privacy, dine under an arched rock roof in a cave for a touch of society, or dig your toes into the sand at a beach restaurant made entirely of driftwood for an unforgettable moonlight dinner.

Read more on Fathom: The Most Romantic Hotels in France

Milos Breeze hotel in Pollonia, Greece
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Milos Breeze

Pollonia, Milos, Greece

Located on the northeastern corner of the island, this beachy babe makes for effortless indoor/outdoor living. Ask Dimitri, the hotel owner, for tips on exploring the land — he is known to give great advice. Here's some more: Don't miss the delicious breakfast pastries (spinach pie, toast with homemade marmalade).

Read more on Fathom: Milos Is the Solange of the Greek Islands

Conservatory at Eben House Hotel in Provincetown, Massachusetts
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Eben House

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Babymooning? This modern bed and breakfast is in one of Provincetown's last remaining colonial-era homes. Local artist Michael Gredler is responsible for the oversized portraits of Captain Eben Snow (the original owner) and his family (each with a fun, modern twist). Breakfast is served in the peaceful conservatory, and rooms come with a complimentary parking space, a lifesaver in Provincetown.

Read more on Fathom: Love in the U.S.A., Romantic Weekend Getaways Under $250 a Night

Photo courtesy of Hotel Boca Chica.

Hotel Boca Chica

Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

The glamour of 1950s Mexico (think: Elvis and Rita Hayworth) is alive and well at this hot heat charmer. Picture the two of you in a hammock rocking gently by the ocean breeze.

Read more on Fathom: The World's Most Romantic Hotels in Mexico

Lobby at the Ace Hotel New Orleans
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Ace Hotel New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

Make the night last forever. Longtime Ace collaborators Roman and Williams designed the 234-room hotel with NOLA's romantic history in mind. The palette is dark and moody with bespoke furnishings that complement the humble French Deco building. Tucked behind the hotel lobby is a two-level music venue that hosts salon-style gatherings, drag and burlesque shows, and live music and DJ performances.

Read more on Fathom: Guide to New Orleans

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