10 year anniversary trips on a budget

It might be far flung, but this Southeast Asian nation is chockfull of value-driven hotels, restaurants, and experiences, giving couples with PTO to spare a major bang for their buck. After a few days in Bangkok at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, hop a quick flight to Koh Samui—a less-touristed alternative to Phuket. At Six Senses Samui, rooms come with generous square footage and their own plunge pool. Prepare an offering at a local temple before a day trip to Ang Thong Marine Park, where limestone mountains rise over 1,000 feet out of the ocean.

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10th Anniversary Vacation - Celebrate a Decade Together

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By: Greg Mattson, ERV Editor - Updated: Sep 1, 2022   

It's your 10 year wedding anniversary - Congrats! Maybe it's time for something special, a great getaway to help you reminisce and recharge. Or, perhaps the budget only allows for a cheap weekend getaway somewhere closer. 

We got ideas for both, and if you’ve got kids, we’ve got some suggestions if you’ve arranged a babysitter and want an adults-only getaway. Or, if you want to bring them along, and want a holiday spot to celebrate your tenth anniversary with kids (and even teenagers). So, after ten years of marriage, start planning...

10th Anniversary Trip Destinations on This Page:

• Maui

• Kauai

• Oahu

• Miami

• San Diego

• Las Vegas

• Vermont

• Punta Cana

• Orlando

• Cancun, Mexico

Maui - Oceanfront Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

• Andaz Maui at Wailea - You’ve been married for 10 years now, so you earned more than just a trip to Hawaii. You deserve a beachfront vacation anniversary in Maui. The luxury rooms and soft white sands at the Andaz Maui at Wailea will do just perfectly, and Wailea is a very good bet for sunshine almost any time of the year. What Other Guests Liked: Bumbye Beach Bar...Modern Design...Master Bath Rain Shower. 2022 ERV Rating* for Maui Romantic Resorts: 88% - Very Good. (3550 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea HI 808-573-1234)

Activity For Your Maui 10th Anniversary Vacation: Don't miss a scenic driving tour driving on the Road to Hana. Stop frequently to take in some of the best views of the Maui Coastline.

Kauai's Fantastic North Shore

• Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas - Unique, romantic, dramatic, spectacular. That sums up not just Kauai’s North Shore, but this Westin Resort as well. 4 heated pools, and studio and 1 bedroom villas with Whirlpool tubs and walk-in showers. What Other Guests Liked: Free Shuttle to the St. Regis...Starbucks Coffee in the Market...Quiet Pool. 2022 ERV* Rating for Kauai 10th Anniversary Getaway: 80% - Excellent. (3838 Wyllie Rd, Princeville HI  808-827-8700)

For Your 10 Year Anniversary Getaway in Kauai: Take the romantic Aloha Sunset Catamaran Sail on a Friday night. (800-652-8248)

Oahu

• The Modern Honolulu - Close to the Ala Moana Shopping Center and the beach, the Modern lives up to it’s name with minimalist decor, dining, and a lobby wall of books that rotates into a bar with nightly cocktails and music. What Other Guests Liked: Great Oceanfront Suites...Stylish with a Boutique Feel...Excellent Pool. 2017 ERV* Rating for Honolulu Anniversary Vacation: 92% - Excellent. (1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu HI 800-438-2929)

Fun Things to Do on an Oahu Ten Year Anniversary Trip: Grab a picnic lunch and do the short hike into dreamy Manoa Falls in East Oahu ($5 to park and hike in).

Miami South Beach

• The Betsy - Give your 10th anniversary getaway a wonderful mix of Art Deco, luxury and boutique styling. The Betsy offers up prime oceanfront location and amenities like 2 romantic restaurants on-site and a lobby bar with live music, all crowned with a gorgeous rooftop pool. What Other Guests Liked: complimentary beach towels, chairs and umbrellas....located on the quieter north side of Ocean Drive...walking distance to SOBE restaurants, shopping. 2022 ERV Rating* for Romantic Miami, FL Anniversary Getaway: 90% - Excellent. (1440 Ocean Dr, Miami FL 844-539-2840)

What To Do On Your South Florida Tenth Anniversary Trip: Stroll hand-in-hand along iconic Lincoln Road promenade in South Beach. On weekends this fashion and entertainment center transforms into a unique Farmer’s market representing numerous cultures.

• Plunge Pool Suites - Check out our guide to romantic suites with in-room private plunge pools in the U.S. 

Cheaper 10th Anniversary Getaways:

California - San Diego

• Hotel Marisol Coronado - Beautiful Coronado Island is a great spot for any anniversary. Book your vacation at this gorgeous boutique hotel, and you’re in for a treat: arrival champagne, complimentary breakfast, spa robes, HD TV & fast Wi-Fi, Italian sheets, and in the Junior Suites, a jetted air tub. What Other Guests Liked: Free Bike & Beach Chair Rental...Liquor Store/Deli Across the Street...Quiet Location. 2022 ERV Rating* for a 10th Anniversary Getaway in Southern California: 96% - Excellent. (1017 Park Pl, Coronado, San Diego CA 619-365-4677)

For Your San Diego 10th Anniversary Getaway: Gaslamp Segway Tour from Another Side of San Diego Tour Company. See the best of this most romantic city.

• California Hotel Hot Tub Suites - romantic hotel rooms with Whirlpool suites in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Northern California & more.

Las Vegas

• Palazoo Resort Hotel - Las Vegas is a fine destination for your 10th wedding anniversary - in the right hotel. You don’t want to endure a noisy, crowded & cheap resort, or worry about money in something too expensive. The Palazoo strikes the right balance, with large suites, an impressive mix of places to eat and entertainment, and easy access to all the Italian art and Gondola rides at the Venetian next door. What Other Guests Liked: Sunken Living Rooms...View of the Strip...Great Restaurants. 2022 ERV Rating for Anniversary Hotels in Las Vegas: 88% - Very Good. (3325 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas NV 866-659-9643)

To Do On Your 10th Anniversary in Las Vegas: Get tickets for the Eiffel Tower Experience on the half-hour in the evening so that you can not only take in the 365 Degree views, but also have a bird’s eye view of the water fountains show at Bellagio. Or: don't miss the cocktail lounge at the Mandarin Oriental.

• Las Vegas Hotel Jetted Tub Suites - our guide to hotels in Las Vegas and Nevada with private in-room hot tubs. 

Vermont

• Kimpton Taconic Hotel - escape the city on your anniversary for some peaceful relaxation and a chance to explore the fantastic New England outdoors. Check out this romantic small hotel tucked away in the attractive New England town of Manchester VT. Luxury linens, mountain views and await in their gorgeous rooms, and there's a fitness center and heated pool (in season). What Other Couples Liked: Relaxing on the Front Porch...Cozy Fireplace Inside & Fire Pit Outside...Evening Wine Hour. 2017 ERV Rating for a 10th Anniversary Small Hotel Getaway in Vermont: 97% - Excellent.

Don't Miss on Your Vermont Anniversary Getaway: Lye Brook Falls is just 5 miles away from the Kimpton, just one of many great outdoor excursions in the Manchester VT area. 

• Hotels & Waterfalls - more ideas with our guide to romantic places to stay near waterfalls in the U.S.

Caribbean All-Inclusive 10th Anniversary Vacations

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic:

• Excellence Punta Cana - not every couple can spend their 10th anniversary under palm trees at a Caribbean resort. At this romantic resort in the DR, you’ve got your own secluded stretch of white Dominican beachfront to enjoy, plus luxury suites (including swim up and plunge pool), as well as options like zip lining, snorkeling, and excursions to Isla Saona. What Other Couples Liked: Cascade Pool...Swim Up Bar...Horseback Riding on the Beach. 2017 ERV Rating* for Caribbean All-Inclusive Anniversary Getaways: 88% - Very Good.

• Don't Miss: Some of the best resorts (including Excellence Punta Cana) will arrange a romantic sunset dinner for two on the beach. You’ll be served by tuxedoed wait staff and surrounded by torches.

Bring The Kids - 10th Anniversary Getaway in Orlando: 

• Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress - an affordable anniversary getaway resort that's surrounded by tons of things to do, but still offers enough quiet spots to relax in. The Hyatt has programs for kids (Camp Hyatt), and a wide variety of activities (water slide, waterfalls, rock climbing, paddle boarding, scuba lessons) to keep both kids and teenagers busy too. For a romantic touch, ask about pool-view rooms that have a view of the nightly Disney fireworks. What Other Couples Liked: Lakeside Fire Pit...Walk to Restaurants & Downtown Disney...Beautiful Rooms, Gorgeous Grounds. 2017 ERV Rating* for Mexico 10th Anniversary Vacations: 86% - Excellent.

For Your Orlando Anniversary Getaway: make the short drive over to downtown Winter Park, FL for restaurants, wine tasting and beautiful Azalea Gardens. Check our guide to romantic Orlando for more info.

10th Anniversary Vacation Without Kids: Mexico

• Live Aqua Beach Resort - if you prefer a child-free tenth anniversary getaway, this adults-only resort on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera could be just the R&R you need. Take your pick of ocean view and oceanfront rooms with balconies, and out in the sun, no less than 7 pools with varying temperatures. What Other Couples Liked: Mojito Bar...Views of the Ocean...20 Minute Foot Massage. 2017 ERV Rating* for Mexico 10th Anniversary Vacations: 93% - Excellent.

Mayan Riviera Anniversary Idea: Cancun-Take a 15-minute boat ride to Isla Mujeres. Rent a golf cart or mopeds and circle the Island. Be sure to include a visit to Dolphin Discovery and swim with the sea life. Unforgettable.

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*ERV Rating: our unique, non-scientific ratings for romantic accommodation include:

• Amenities: including Whirlpool bath or JACUZZI® Tub, scenic view, fireplace, lounge, etc
• Location: proximity of hotel to restaurants, pubs, downtown, etc
• Clientele: demographic the hotel attracts (couples, families, business travelers, etc)
• Popularity: based social media & crowd-sourced reviews 
• Value: product offered compared to room rate 
• Please Note: percentage ratings are not absolute but for comparative use only  

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