Hideaway Report Picks for Romantic Destinations

Andrew Harper reviews and coverage have come to represent the best in luxury travel and since its inception. An arbiter of excellence and taste, Andrew Harper is also the world' best kept secret as he travels incognito to ensure the integrity of his reviews. In addition to the Hideaway Report, a monthly publication for sophisticated travelers, his reviews and travel expertise has been featured in Vogue, W, Wall Street Journal and Travel & Leisure to name a few.

Listed below are Andrew Harper's top picks for romantic destinations:

Amangani, Jackson Hole An exceptionally stylish resort atop 7,000-foot East Gros Ventre Butte boasts a low-profile sandstone structure housing 40 guest quarters featuring sitting areas with fireplaces, large redwood baths and covered decks. Amangani offers optimum luxury amidst unparalleled natural beauty.

Le Meurice, Paris This stately 160-room palace hotel near the Tuileries Garden, Place Vendôme and the Louvre merges modern comforts and splendid 18th-century architecture. Rooms come with yards of rich French and Italian fabrics, canopied beds and marble fireplaces. Le Meurice splendidly embodies Parisian romance.

Pelican Hill, Newport Beach
This luxurious resort invites you to write your own love story with its "build your own weekend" Valentine's experience, complete with a one-night luxurious Bungalow guest room, a bottle of Prosecco sparkling wine and strawberries, rose petal turndown. Pelican Hill exemplifies romantic relaxation.

The St. Regis, Bora Bora This 100-suite hotel offers the largest accommodations in French Polynesia, each overwater villa enhanced by a separate living room, lavish bath and large terrace featuring a dining gazebo and steps that descend into a deepwater lagoon. Comprehensive spa, two pools, a man-made beach and a gourmet restaurant make this grand resort the ultimate lovers' retreat.

Ksar Char Bagh, Marrakech A palace-style sanctuary amid 10 acres of serene gardens, orchards and palm groves. Twelve exotic suites feature separate living rooms, large private terraces and well-equipped baths. Khar Char Bagh is ideal for travelers seeking a discreet, romantic escape from downtown.

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Photo: The Resort at Pelican Hill restaurant terrace