Romantic Getaways

Couples can start their Central Florida morning off with a sunrise balloon ride over Orlando, sharing a champagne toast while sailing on warm breezes over breathtaking views of the city. Magic and romance are also in the air at Walt Disney World. Already one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world, couples can even get married here and ride to the reception in Cinderella’s carriage.

For quaint historic districts ideal for walking tours, antique browsing, shopping, dining and sightseeing, visitors should head south to Osceola County. Main Street in Kissimmee, housing a variety of unique shops, has changed little in appearance over the years. In nearby downtown St. Cloud, visitors will find many Spanish colonial-style historical structures, and an antique district featuring a wide variety of shops and family-oriented restaurants. Pick up a map at the historic chamber of commerce building and create a personalized leisurely walking tour for two.

On a high limestone bluff overlooking a lake, historic Mount Dora beckons visitors with its dozens of quaint antique shops, several turn-of-the-century bed-and-breakfast inns and the only hotel in the county to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The village has plenty of old-world charm but it is also gaining a reputation as an artsy Central Florida enclave. Newfangled gourmet eateries, stylish coffee shops and unique art festivals give the wayside traveler plenty to explore. For refreshment, stop in at Windsor Rose Tea Room for high tea or Dickens-Reed for books, conversation and a cup of joe.

Spend romantic nights aboard a 1940s-style Great Lakes steamer called the New Rivership Romance. Docked in the small Seminole County town of Sanford, the New Rivership Romance plies the St. Johns River in grand style, with Tiffany-style lamps and plush seating. Or climb aboard the majestic river queen La Reina and take a 60-year step back in time. Built in the 1930s from native Florida woods, the craft once gave pleasure rides to such illustrious guests as Jimmy Stewart and Babe Ruth. Newly refurbished and outfitted as a pleasure cruise craft, La Reina once again reigns over the scenic waters of Lake Harris in Lake County. Couples can enjoy watching the sun set while sipping champagne aboard the boat.

St. John’s River Cruises offer nature tours on a pontoon boat, as well as, airboat tours of the St. John’s River. Visitors to this attraction can spend time learning bout Florida’s natural environment and savor Florida favorites at Gator Landing, the restaurant affiliated with St. John’s River Cruises.

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