Romantic Getaways:
an Exciting Way to Rekindle Your Romance
Romantic getaways are an easy, exciting way to keep the romance aliv
and flourishing in your marriage.
Romantic getaways are a perfect way of escaping from those daily hassles as well as revitalizing your love life.
Nowadays, we all work harder and longer. Our free time has been taken over by kids, chores, and a million and one other activities.
As a married couple - this is your opportunity to get away to relight the romantic fires in your marriage.
For most married couples, simply being away from the home environment is enough to encourage romantic feelings.
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Today, over-organized couples can barely make time for one another. However, a romantic getaway offers you a truly refreshing change of pace and space, whether you want to slow things down or speed them up.
Imagine this. No beds to make. No kids to supervise. No meals to cook. Just a lot of uninterrupted time with your partner to rekindle the spark in your relationship.
Romantic getaway sounds like paradise. So, where to begin?
Romantic Getaway - Start With Communication
Finding out what you both expect and want to create will make the planning of your romantic getaway much easier.
Here are a few basic matters to discuss:
Do you want to go around the corner or around the world?
Do you want to save or indulge?
Do you want sunshine or snow?
Do you want to be lively or lazy?
Do you want to learn something new that you can enjoy together?
What are your romantic getaway dreams and fantasies?
Remember, you can turn this romantic getaway into the trip of a lifetime.
Discussing the above can ensure all your dreams are fulfilled.
To help you with your decision-making process, take a look at our favorite romantic vacation locations .
How to guarantee a perfect romantic getaway?
A perfect romantic getaway doesn't simply happen on its own. It needs to be carefully planned. The better your getaway planning, the better and more delightful and more fun-filled your romantic getaway will be.
Today, thanks to the internet, you can pick and book, a romantic getaway from the comfort and convenience of your own computer. There are thousands of romantic getaway travel packages to choose from. These range from traditional bed-and-breakfast and quaint inns to full service hotels, resorts and urban hideaways.
Many of these packages include special services that help create a romantic mood: champagne on arrival, chocolates, flowers, bubble baths and breakfast in bed...
Here are a few things to do to make your romantic getaway turn out as you dreamed it:
Everyone loves a lover
Let everyone know you are on a romantic getaway. Tell your travel agent, all the airline personnel, hotel receptionists, the cab driver - and his cousin if you like. Keep telling that to everyone as your trip progresses. You'll be surprised at the number of smiles and benefits you'll get from doing this.
Be clear when booking your romantic getaway
Outline your particular needs and interests to the Travel Agent.
Let them know what size bed you want. King? Queen? Giant-sized?
Ask for the airline seats/cruise ship cabins/type of room you want.
Learn how you will be getting to your hotel from the terminal.
Specify the time of day you would like to leave.
Get information on what there is to see and do in your destination
Do your homework. Get in touch with local Tourist Boards for brochures and other information about your destination. Ask about the most romantic restaurants. Find out the most exciting things to see and do, the most wonderful places to go...
Make a theoretical plan for one or two days
A typical plan may well include:
Leisurely breakfast in bed
A morning tour to see a special historic/cultural/architectural site
A picnic on the beach
Windsurfing lessons at the hotel
A late afternoon nap
A romantic dinner under the stars by the water's edge
You could end up having a gorgeous sunrise breakfast at one of the island's most beautiful hotels, finding the perfect hideaway beach, a shopping spree in all the right stores, dining in the most exquisite restaurants and dancing in places with sensational views!
What to take on your romantic getaway:
So, now you're all booked and ready to go. What do you take with you on your romantic rendezvous? What do you pack?
Well, there are all the obvious items we take wherever we go.
Absolutely essential is an alluring outfit for that romantic dinner - if you're not ordering room service - and definitely something seductive to "slip into" after dinner; scented candles for creating the right atmosphere; as well as an assortment of soothing lotions and bath gels, all of which will help to "heighten the mood."
Room entry checklist
Don't unpack as soon as you get to your room. Look around; make sure everything you want is there. Don't leave anything to chance. Ask the bellboy to wait while you check.
If the room is not satisfactory then go downstairs and explain that you're on your second honeymoon. Change it.
What to look out for:
Is the bed the size you asked for?
Is the bathroom clean?
Do you have a view of the ocean?
Do you have a "Do Not Disturb sign?
Does the TV work?
Do the faucets drip?
Do the lights work?
Does the TV have a remote control?
How does the in-room safe work?
If everything is okay, move in. Call room service and ask for anything else you might need: extra towels, extra pillows, hair dryer, iron, champagne, flowers, massage oil...
Mini romantic getaways
Sometimes, a short weekend away can end up being just as refreshing as a longer vacation since there is much less preparation and travel time. With minimal planning, you can get to enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating trip that will leave you full of energy and enthusiasm with which to start a new week.
Here are two of our favorite weekend romantic getaways:
Rent a truck for a weekend. Pile up the back with blankets, pillows, a cool box, propane grill (or something similar), hot chocolate and anything else you can think of. Find a quiet countryside spot and spend the night together, stargazing.
Many hotels offer off-season special packages.
Do some research and find one that sounds perfectly romantic for you both. The better packages will offer: late check-out, dinner for two or breakfast in bed, champagne and roses upon arrival and/or an upgraded room, as well as other special offers. Be sure to ask the hotel about their current promotions. Then, whisk your love away for a night or two of romantic, holiday luxury.
