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Although Key West and the Florida Keys have their share of romantic Florida vacations, it doesn’t mean the rest of the state is left out in the cold! There’s plenty of romance to be had here in Florida, so here are some more ideas.

Dinner at Victoria and Albert’s in the Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is a marvel of luxury and romance. First, you are in a victorian-styled restaurant that radiates romance. Each lady receives a rose upon entering the restaurant, and music follows you to your table. Expect the dinner to take three hours, as you are served leisurely, course by course. It’s not cheap, but by all accounts it is a wonderful and very special pleasure.

If you’re in South Florida, try the Hibiscus House bed and breakfast in West Palm Beach. It’s a tropical oasis, and has been put on Frommer’s list of most romantic hotels in the USA. This is also a Victorian-inspired retreat, decorated with antiques, crystal, china and silver. The rooms have “colorful” names like the Burgundy Suite and the Green Room.

Perhaps you’re in North Florida and are looking for someplace special to stay? You just may want to stay at Our House of St. Augustine. Our House is a very cozy bed & breakfast and offers a two-night romance package. The package includes champagne, flowers, Godiva chocolates, a sunset cruise and trolley passes for the St. Augustine attractions.

Key West may not be first on your list of places for a romantic Florida vacation, but you’d be really surprised at what this island has to offer. First, it’s tropical, and that always seems to delight the senses. There’s sun and sand and the crystal waters that surround you. Yet there is still romance around many corners.

First are the bed and breakfast inns that offer honeymoon, anniversary and romantic getaway packages. Instead of a big resort where you’re one of many, you can be pampered as a VIC (Very Important Couple) at a bed and breakfast or small inn.

Need an example? How about the Lightbourn Inn on Truman Avenue? With just 10 rooms, it’s small enough for personal service, but larger enough for comfort.

Another B&B that gets rave reviews is Key West’s own Nassau House. At just 7 rooms, it’s smaller than Lightbourn, but a little more tropical. And they have honeymoon packages, that can also be used as anniversary or romantic getaway. For example, one of the packages includes a 3 night stay, champagne, roses, a sunset sail and bicycle rental for one day.

Speaking of sunset sails, you really should experience a sunset cruise while you’re in Key West, especially one where you can also see Mallory Square at sundown. (For that matter, you should go to Mallory Square at sunset one day as well — quite an experience!)

How about one more romantic Florida vacation spot in Key West — the Frances Street Bottle Inn. Strange name, right? But people love it, and the best part — it’s one of the less expensive B&B’s in Key West. In fact, in the summer it’s downright reasonable. They do have a “romance” package available, too.

One caveat or bonus to the Bottle Inn, depending on your allergies — it’s a pet-friendly hotel, which is great if your romantic Florida vacation involves bringing along your four-footed friend. Maybe not so great if you have severe pet allergies.

These are just a few places you can celebrate romance in Key West, so enjoy!

(Oh, want to see some more romantic Florida vacation spots? Take a look at what the Florida Keys and the rest of Florida have to offer!)