Captain Whidbey Inn, Coupeville, WashingtonStep back into another era and a slower pace at this historic log cabin inn, built in 1907. Nestled in the heart of Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve, on the shore of Whidbey Island’s Penn Cove, you’ll find a variety of special excursions, including the Nature Lovers’ Package, featuring a guided kayak bird-watching tour. captainwhidbey.comWhiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New YorkRelax in the pristine natural beauty of Adirondack Park—a magnet for great romantics like Ralph Waldo Emerson—at a resort built from regional timbers. There’s lots to do outdoors; try whitewater rafting on the Saranac River, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, dog sledding, and much more. thewhitefacelodge.comThe Sacred Garden Retreat, Makawao, HawaiiRun by S&H online columnist Eve Hogan, this retreat is a quiet jungle getaway, about 10 minutes from the beach and 50 minutes to Haleakala National Park. But you might not want to leave the property because of the adjacent Sacred Garden—a magical labor of love made up of meditation gardens, walking labyrinths, and fairy gardens. Plan a …