5 Great Honeymoon Resorts in Colorado

From city sophistication to cozy cabins here are 5 great honeymoon resorts located right here in Colorado.

The Chipeta Sun Lodge & Spa, Ridgway

Wrapped in adobe and decorated for causal elegance, the Chipeta Sun Lodge & Spa is an out-of-the-ordinary hideaway tucked into the tiny town of Ridgway, 10 miles north of Ouray in southwest Colorado. The property is surrounded by the majestic San Juan Mountains and offers ample views, a solar heated pool, a spa, a yoga and fitness center, a steam room and sauna, and an on-site restaurant. This gourmet eatery, the Four Corners Café, serves healthy but delicious southwestern fare on a rooftop patio with excellent views. Nearby attractions include the Orvis Hot Springs, the Ouray Hot Springs and lots of outdoor recreation.

The Chipeta honeymoon package boasts five nights in a deluxe room with a private porch and outdoor hot tub, four 50-minute spa treatments, four hot springs passes, two dinners at a local restaurant, fresh flowers, wine and truffles for $1,175. Call 800-633-5868 or visit www.chipeta.com for more information.

Bear Creek Lodge, Telluride

Bear Creek Lodge takes log-cabin style and makes it elegant, and is a unique mixture of luxury and wilderness. The all-season mountain lodge contains one-to-four-bedroom condominiums with gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchens and entertainment centers, while the lodge's in-house amenities feature ski-in-ski-out access, three hot tubs, a pool and fitness center, spa services, and a daily offering of wines and appetizers for all guests. Nearby attractions - other than the fantastic skiing and other outdoor adventures - include the shopping promenade, historic downtown Telluride and nearby five-star restaurants.

The Bear Creek Lodge offers several honeymoon packages, all with four nights lodging, a gift basket full of goodies, a couple's massage and a 15-percent discount on stays during future anniversaries. Packages begin at $1,599, and with the addition of restaurant gift certificates, adventure packages or an in-room personal chef, range up to $3,499. Call 800-537-4781 or visit www.bearcreeklodgetelluride.com for details.

St. Regis Resort, Aspen

Majestic and stately, the St. Regis' castle-like grandeur encloses a staff dedicated to treating guests like royalty. The property is located at the base of Aspen Mountain and within walking distance to the town's shops and restaurants, and offers the decadent Remede Spa, several pools and saunas, and more. Onsite dining includes the casual Shadow Lounge and the gourmet Olives restaurant, serving all three meals and featuring live music in the evenings. Nearby attractions include snow sports, golfing at five nearby clubs and the Aspen Back Institute, a world leader in non-medical back care and wellness.

The St. Regis offers several romantic vacation packages ideal for honeymooners, all of them customizable by the night. Enjoy any combination of amenities like a daily breakfast buffet or in-room dining, sparkling wine, flowers, chocolate strawberries or spa gift certificates starting at $890/night during the high season and $375/night during the shoulder season. Most packages require a two-night minimum stay. For details, call 970-544-2488 or visit www.stregis.com/aspen.

Pagosa Hot Springs Resort and Spa, Pagosa Springs

Guests of this adobe boutique hotel enjoy a full-service spa, easy access to the historic downtown district and Wolf Creek Ski Resort, and luxuriously appointed rooms. But by far the best part of getting away to the Pagosa Hot Springs Resort are the springs themselves: 18 pools of geo-thermally heated spring water of varying temperatures terraced into the bank of the scenic San Juan River. Five new pools, including some of the first jetted hot springs in the world, opened in December 2008, and guests receive 24-hour complimentary access to the springs. Other nearby attractions include the Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings, rafting and other outdoor activities, and the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

The Pagosa Hot Springs Resort features a special romance package for couples that includes champagne, flowers, chocolate, a bath-and-body gift basket, a $50 gift certificate for dinner, and two one-hour Swedish massages. The package ranges from $390-$450 for one night, depending upon room, and additional nights can be added for $169 and up per night. For more information, call 800-225-0934 or visit www.pagosahotsprings.com.

St. Julien Hotel & Spa, Boulder

Despite its location in historic Boulder and its view of the Flatirons, the St. Julien Hotel & Spa features a stylish sophistication and modern aesthetic, with an exterior of stacked stones, glass and wrought iron. Billed as an oasis of tranquility, the hotel offers a 10,000-square-foot full-service spa, a two-lane infinity pool and whirlpool, a fitness center and Jill's restaurant, serving three meals a day and boasting outdoor dining and live entertainment in the evening. Situated at the foot of the Pearl Street Mall, the hotel's other attractions include outdoor fun in the Flatirons, the Celestial Seasonings factory tour, Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Reservoir.

The St. Julien Hotel offers a romance package ideal for honeymooning couples, which includes upgraded room accommodations, a welcome amenity and a resort activity credit of $100 to be used in the restaurant, bar or spa. Packages range from $318-$351 per night. Call 877-303-0900 or visit www.stjulien.com for details.