The Houstonian Club, Resort and Spa

• The Houstonian offers couples a romantic getaway just outside Houston's downtown area in a secluded 18-acre wooded property. The resort's room accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows, premium bedding, plush robes and spacious bathrooms with deep tubs. At Trellis, the Houstonian's 17,000-square-foot spa, take advantage of the couples hot springs shiatsu tub and the couples waterfall Swiss shower. Choose the resort's Spa Romance package, which includes deluxe room accommodations, breakfast in-room or at one of the restaurants, a 50-minute facial or massage, and access to the spa's relaxation and steam rooms. The two of you can also break a sweat together at the Houstonian's luxurious health club. Other amenities include two gourmet restaurants, a casual outdoor grill and a resort pool with a 32-foot water slide.

Woodlands Resort and Conference Center

• Just 30 minutes north of downtown Houston, the Woodlands Resort and Conference Center is a sprawling, hidden retreat boasting two championship golf courses, tropical-themed resort pools with water slides, a relaxing spa and picturesque wooded surroundings. Couples can choose between plush, well-appointed rooms or suites -- including two-story loft suites. At the spa, the Duet's Delight package includes a couples Swedish massage, sugar facials, foot soaks, wine and chocolate in a private room. You can also opt for the resort's Enchanted Romance Package, which includes in-room breakfast daily; champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries nightly; turn-down service; and unlimited access to the sauna, steam room and whirlpool hot tubs. Other couple-friendly activities at the Woodlands includes leisure strolls or bike rides along the many wooded trails, picnicking by Lake Woodlands, and racing against each other down the resort's 30-foot double-helix water slides.

South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center

• The South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center has a prime location on Clear Lake, roughly 35 minutes south of downtown Houston. The casual resort has some rooms overlooking the lake, including suites and two-level penthouse suites. It also features a tropical-themed winding resort pool with a swim-up bar, a lounge and bar area ideal for socializing, and a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa. The resort offers a Couple's Retreat package, which includes king room accommodations on the executive floor, a bottle of wine, chocolate-covered strawberries, in-room breakfast and dining credit. You can also take advantage of easy access to to Clear Lake. Take a dinner cruise around the lake with Majestic Ventures, or charter a private sailboat for a sunset sail around the lake.

La Torretta Lake Resort

• The La Torretta Lake Resort is about an hour north of downtown Houston, nestled on pristine Lake Conroe. The expansive resort features sleek all-suite accommodations, as well as lakefront villas and golf-side cottages to choose from. Resort amenities include a championship golf course, a luxury spa and fitness center, and several upscale restaurants and bars. You and your love can opt for the spa's couples massage, performed in a private, candlelit room. La Torretta also offers a Romantic Rendezvous package that includes deluxe suite accommodations, complementary champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, complementary breakfast at one of the hotel's restaurants or in-room breakfast, and free valet parking. Several wineries near the resort include the Bernhardt Winery, where you can sample local wine and stroll through the vineyard hand in hand.