Romantic Weekend Getaways
by: Steve Gillman
Romantic weekend getaways can be a second honeymoon or your
first vacation together. When you don't have the time or money
for a long trip, try one of the following.
Luxuriate Together
Spending time at a nice hotel is the most obvious and common
romantic weekend getaway, and with good reason. It is wonderful
to be waited on and relax in a hot tub together. The best hotels
for this will have a pool, a hot tub (preferably in the room)
and even a lounge where you might be able to go dancing.
In Michigan, this might be the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
This is where they filmed the Christopher Reed movie, "Somewhere
In Time." There are no cars, so you'll have see the island
together by horse carriage.
Romantic Weekend Getaways - Outdoors
If you both enjoy getting outside, you may want to consider
a camping weekend. Whether you want to really rough it, and put
on the backpacks, or just rent an RV and find a beautiful park
to visit, this is a great way to have some quality time together.
Wherever you live, there are great outdoor destinations within
a couple hours.
A great example is the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area, near
Safford Arizona. There are two hot spring pools to soak in, and
millions of acres of desert to explore. My wife and I loved collecting
beautiful rocks together, and sitting around the fire with fellow
campers each night. We also enjoyed regular soakings in the hot
springs.
Doing Something New Together
It can be very romantic to share new experiences together.
Even when things don't go as planned, you are creating common
memories that bring you closer together. Why not try something
new this weekend?
An example of this could be mountain biking in Moab, Utah.
If you live near Seattle, you might consider a guided climb up
Mount Ranier together. If you are near the coasts or the Great
Lakes, you could take a charter sailing or fishing trip together.
Amtrak has some great scenic routes you could travel in a weekend.
Are romantic weekend getaways expensive? Sometimes, but the
only requirement is that they are romantic. There is a way to
get away no matter what your budget is. Why not start planning
now?
About The Author: Steve Gillman hit the road at sixteen, and
traveled the U.S. and Mexico alone at 17. Now 40, he travels with
his wife Ana, whom he met in Ecuador. For more on romantic vacations,
plus travel stories, tips and information, visit: http://www.EverythingAboutTravel.com
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