Visit
Just outside of Niagara-on-the-Lake is a charming little town called Jordan, which you and your mister should plan to visit. Make it an overnight stay by booking yourself into the quaint Inn on the Twenty (innonthetwenty.com). Each of the 28 luxury suites has a gas fireplace, whirlpool tub and king-sized bed. Plus you won't have to go far to wine and dine. Across the street is Cave Spring Cellars (cavespringcellars.com), one of Niagara's leading vineyards. With daily tours and tastings, drop in after you've had some R & R at the serene Spa on the Twenty. For dinner, the On the Twenty restaurant, overlooking the lush Twenty Valley, serves mouth-watering regional cuisine.
Stay
In the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of the most well-known and historic properties in the region—the Prince of Wales (vintage-hotels.com). Built in 1864, the sophistication and Victorian elegance of this hotel will sweep you and your man away the moment you step inside. All of the 110 guest rooms feature elegant antiques, plush duvets and 300 thread count linens, plus many also include gas fireplaces and king-sized beds. Slip away for a treatment in the Secret Garden Spa, sip afternoon tea in the Drawing Room or dine in the hotel's flagship fine dining restaurant Escabèche.
Relax
A honeymoon isn't complete without some serious spa time. At the Pillar and Post you'll find the 100 Fountain Spa, a 13,000 square foot oasis complete with a heated saltwater pool, a fitness centre and an indoor-outdoor hot springs with a waterfall backdrop. We suggest upping the romance factor with a bottle of wine under the evening stars while enjoying the tranquility of the hot springs. Treatment wise, surrender to one of their traditional spa services or consider a vinotherapy treatment inspired by the wine country region.
Dine
Enjoy the soothing panoramic views of the harbour while dining at Tiara Restaurant, located in the Queen's Landing. The circular room with the Georgian pillars and a stained-glass ceiling is truly striking—an appropriate backdrop for the fare served. Chef James Olberg serves up traditional French cuisine with a hint of West Coast flavour. Bring your new-found wine knowledge to the table while you pore over the extensive wine list. The knowledgeable and friendly wait staff deliver pitch-perfect service, making it the ideal complement to the delectable cuisine.
Explore
Wine country is literally at your back door, and you've got plenty of ways to discover it, whether you hop on a trolley, attend a festival or join a guided bus tour, the options are endless. If you and your mister are the more adventurous type consider doing a bike tour or rent bikes and explore on your own! For the best biking experience in the region choose Zoom Leisure (zoomleisure.com). They're the largest supplier of bikes in the region, and they offer a variety of guided tours including a picnic winery tour where you'll stop midday and enjoy a gourmet picnic by the lake. Plus they'll transport any purchases you make along the way. Not into the guided thing? Zoom will fully equip you and your bike, map included.
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