By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
What sounds more romantic than a mountain getaway this winter? Whether you want to hit the slopes with your honey or snuggle as you watch the snowflakes fall, New York offers plenty of options for a long weekend meant just for the two of you. (Rates listed are per couple, per night.)
• Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid provides a couple’s package that enhances the accommodations with a nightly $75 credit to apply toward a candlelight dinner, spa services (massage anyone?) and more. The package provides a welcome gift of sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries. Starts at $409.
https://mirrorlakeinn.com/our-package/couples-getaway
• Also in Lake Placid, Whiteface Lodge’s Rustic Romance Getaway Package includes luxury suite accommodations with in-room fireplaces and balconies. A chef-inspired charcuterie board and a bottle of champagne welcome guests as well. Starts at $495.
www.thewhitefacelodge.com/offers/#packages
The Roxbury (https://theroxburyexperience.com) in Roxbury features accommodations ranging from the zany to rustic, from chic to historic. Regardless of what décor style you prefer, you’ll find it. The Roxbury offers many spots on both properties that evoke romance, such as the turreted observation deck near Stratton waterfall. Some guests have even eloped on that spot or held close-family-only weddings there. The properties include a spa and pool, as well as close access to winter sports venues in the Catskills. Starts at $114.
• Mohonk Mountain Resort in New Paltz has been rated as best resort in the Mid-Atlantic by Conde Nast Traveler, among other notable accolades. In addition to the inherently romantic setting of a historic resort, Mohonk provides a number of “add-ons” to enhance the experience, including wine, chocolates, sweets and champagne and caviar. The on-site spa, winter activities and on-site dining (both in the room and at its various eateries) help create a cozy, all-in-one-place feel conducive to romance. Starts at $692 (all dining and gratuities included).
Peek’n Peak Resort (www.pknpk.com/resort-lodging) in Clymer offers a few packages for couples: Overnight Getaway for two (starting at $164), including $50 resort dining credit, bottle of champagne or sparkling white grape juice and pool complex pass; and Ski for Two (starting at $350) two-day lift tickets for each person, $30 resort dining credit and pool complex passes. Add-ons like spa services can add luxury to the getaway.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort (www.greekpeak.net/packages) in Cortland offers a Spa Package ($100 spa credit) with Hope Lake Lodge across the street. Activities to try with your beloved include Cascades Indoor Waterpark, Starlight Arcade, the Nordic Center (snowshoeing and cross-country skiing) and at Greek Peak skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Starts at $212.
The Emerson Spa at Emerson Resort (https://emersonresort.com) in Mount Tremper proffers a menu of couple’s services — a perfect way to unwind together in the Catskills. Enjoy on-site dining, shopping and at 56 feet, the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope. The accommodations include rooms with a hotel feel and more rustic lodges, plus there are dog-friendly rooms, an on-site dog park, doggy menu items and a “Pupgrade” welcome basket. Rates provided at booking.