Property at a Glance: The Orchard Inn

Travel just outside of the charming streets of downtown Saluda and you’ll find The Orchard Inn, a historic and intimate B&B that feels like a wholesome relic of a simpler time. Individually decorated rooms feature country decor including quilted bedspreads, floral accents, and white-shuttered windows. To make them extra comfy, guests can even select the pillow of their dreams off the special pillow menu (down, memory foam, or a 50/50 down and microfiber mix) to ensure a restful night’s slumber.

• Find romance: The romance package included with each option comes with a bottle of champagne, a professional portrait, and a $45 spa credit.
• Treat yourself: The inn offers onsite spa services such as facials, massages, and reflexology treatments.
• Wake up to a complimentary gourmet breakfast.
• Dine at Newman’s Restaurant, the onsite eatery serving upscale cuisine such as roasted beef tenderloin and Belgian chocolate and espresso tiramisu; select options include $30 dining credit valid at Newman’s. All options include a dining credit at The Purple Onion, which has a menu that emphasizes Mediterranean cuisine.
• Stay connected with free WiFi.

Asheville, North Carolina: Artsy Town in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Downtown Asheville is an eclectic mix of boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries housed in buildings designed in art-deco, Beaux-Arts, and neoclassical styles. The city’s premier attraction is Biltmore, billed as the largest home in the United States. You can take a self-guided tour of the 250-room chateau, which was built for steamboat-and-railroad tycoon George Vanderbilt in 1895. Be sure to visit the gardens designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted—they’re in full bloom in early spring.

While you’re in the area, take one of the most scenic drives in the country: the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 469-mile highway winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stretch your legs on a hike up to the panoramic lookout at Looking Glass Rock in Pisgah National Forest, or amble along a portion of the Appalachian Trail; the famed footpath goes past Asheville on its 2,180-mile journey from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia.