Come discover 100 of the most romantic small hotels and places in the world.
Red cliffs, sandy beaches, gentle drives and charming countryside scenes. Foodies know Prince Edward Island for its mussels, Malpepque oysters and its crustaceans. The island, Canada’s smallest province, is the setting for Anne of Green Gables.
This seaside capital of Prince Edward Island—named after King George III’s wife—includes Old Charlottetown, a leafy 19th century-era historic district. The Fathers of the Confederation met here to discuss the union of the British colonies.
Recently restored mid-19th century landmark mansion. Listed as a National Historic Site, the citation reads: “This superb Picturesque villa is one of the finest homes built in pre-Confederation Canada.”
T: +1 902 892-5022. 7 room b&b. US$ 110-
www.fairholm.pe.ca
Dunes, walks, and red-sand beaches popular with summertime swimmers.
Once the 19th century Tudor-style summer home of a Standard Oil President, Dalvay is now a National Historic Site and part of Prince Edward Island National Park. This romantic hotel overlooks a lake and is a short walk from the beach.
T: +1 902 672-2048. 34 rooms. US$ 164-
www.dalvaybythesea.com
Located next to Cedar Dunes Provincial Park, this former lighthouse was converted into an inn, museum and restaurant. Most rooms have ocean views; ask for the Tower Room. You can walk to a beach.
T: +1 902 859-3605. 9 rooms. US$ 90-
www.westpointlighthouse.com
A turn of the century summer gathering location for many of New York`s aristocratic theatre crowd, Fortune’s river and bay has been the scene of a variety of historic events over the course of the last 150 years. From the early 19th century tenant farmers who rebelled against their absentee landlords, to providing the setting for American playwright Elmer Harris` “Johnny Belinda”, Fortune has long been a centre of activity in Kings County.
The beautifully restored Inn at Bay Fortune was originally the home of Johnny Belinda playwright Elmer Harris. Owned by Food Network star Michael Smith and his wife Chastity; everything they serve is grown on their organic farm. Their four-star restaurant features the nightly “Fireworks Feast” which boasts a dazzling array of food, 100% cooked on a live fire.
T: +1 902 687-3745
www.innatbayfortune.com
