You said your nuptials, ate your wedding cake, toasted your glasses and partied all night with your friends and family. Now it's time to get away and relax. If you're looking to do nothing but sit on the beach and watch the waves, then there are plenty of places to go. The Hawaiian islands are a popular destination and according to Conde Nast Traveler, Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort on the island of Kauai is a must-visit.
If you are looking for a destination that requires a passport, Europe is home to several hip hotels. La Reserve Ramatuelle in France is a few minutes from the legendary village of Saint-Tropez and overlooks the Mediterranean.

If you have a tighter budget than what France may afford you, London has several hip hotels if your wallet has already been stretched by your wedding.


But if you're short on time and need to stay close to home, take a trip to Louisville and stay at the 21c Museum Hotel. Rated the No. 1 hotel in America in 2009, the 90-room boutique hotel has a contemporary art museum nestled in its lobby and an award-winning restaurant that features modern American food with Tuscan influences.


If you want to head up to the northeast, you must stay at Boston's hottest new boutique hotel located in the heart of the city. Ames, A Morgans Original Hotel, is a contemporary hotel with character and a little funkiness.

How about a little Jazz...Loft 523 in New Orleans is a urban oasis in the Big Easy. The boutique hotel doesn't even have a street sign and it opened with out the usual Fan Fare of the city. The lobby is small in comparison to the enormous rooms. The Penthouse One has it's own private terrace and small pool. Very urban and clean in design, I have personally stayed at this property and loved that it was atop one of the hippest local watering holes and is the first hotel in New Orleans to offer wireless internet access. For those traveling with their beloved....pet, that is, it is welcoming to your furry friends! Looking for a particularly romantic place? Head to the majestic hills of Jade Mountain in St. Lucia. Voted as one of the world's top 5 hotels by Travel & Leisure, the island's most exclusive resort has 28 open-air suites with either infinity pools or private Jacuzzis.

If you want to go on a wild safari, then Bushmans Kloof/Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat in South Africa is the place for you. Rated No. 1 hotel in the world by Travel & Leisure in 2009, the full service hideaway focuses on wellness.