Romantic Vacation Ideas 2

Ships and Trains

Take a cruise on your own love boat. Romantic places to go on a cruise include the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Alaska, or North America's west coast. Or, if you are looking for total isolation, rent a yacht for a weekend and have a private cruise. There is no other time in your life you will be spoiled so much, and the sight of the moon rising on the horizon after a breathtaking sunset at sea will melt your heart. This is an ideal setting for passion and romance.

A variation on this idea is to take a trip by train. If possible, choose a route on which private accommodations are offered, and enjoy this most refined means of getting from here to there. Take a ride along the coast or across the state. A train ride offers the sheer rapture of watching the countryside roll by. You'll have the feeling you are reliving the romance of an old Bogart and Bacall movie. Your time together can be spent sharing thoughts and dreams, or reading to each other from a romantic classic like Wuthering Heights.

Spontaneous Departure

Let's get down to the very basics of romance here! Romance is waking up on a Friday morning and telling your loved one that the two of you are going for a long weekend. Call your partner's employer and explain that your mate is taking the day off, and then pack a bag for two nights. Make sure to include fancy sleepwear and something nice for an elegant dinner. Drive to the bus station, train station, or airport. Go up to the window and purchase two tickets for the next departure, regardless of the destination. Once there, explore! Go sightseeing or sample different restaurants. Even if your destination turns out to be something less than a stunning success, the trip will be rewarding because you took the chance together. Spontaneity and new surroundings are vital elements of romance.

Vacations for One

Are there times when your partner goes out of town on business trips or on vacations with friends? Although you will be apart, you can take advantage of the situation and have a little romantic fun, and keep your lover thinking of you despite the distance. Here are a few ideas:

Pack something in your mate's luggage to remind him or her of home. A photo of you, a piece of your lingerie, a toy, a lock of hair in a fancy envelope, a picture drawn by one of your kids, or a stuffed animal will do nicely.
Whether you pack for your lover or not, try to find an opportunity to slip a small gift or a letter into his or her suitcase. If you are more ambitious, place a few letters in different places in the suitcase. Write dates on the outside of the envelopes, with instructions that they are not to be opened until the proper date. Be imaginative in how you use the letters. For example, you can make a game out of it, tell a story, or create a puzzle or mystery.
Arrange to have a gift, letter, flowers, or a small bottle of wine sent to the hotel where your lover is staying. Ask that a little note be attached that reads, "I'm thinking of you."
If your spouse is on a business trip and you want to really create a surprise, make arrangements to get into the hotel room where he or she is staying. Proceed to set up a candlelight affair, with champagne, flowers, etc. If possible, make arrangements with your loved one's coworkers to get him or her back to the hotel room at an appropriate time. When your partner comes back from the day's business meetings, everything will be set up for a surprise romantic evening.
If you are the one who has to travel and spend time apart from your loved one, you can take this opportunity to send home some romantic fun. The idea here is to send a puzzle, using postcards as the pieces. Assemble a number of postcards (enough so that you can send one each day while you are away) and place them next to each other, forming a large square or rectangle. With a large marker, write a love message in such a way that each postcard contains at least a little bit of writing. Then send the postcards, one at a time and in a random fashion, for your mate to unscramble. Even though you can't be there, you will still be in your lover's thoughts.
If you must take frequent business trips, you can make your sweetheart's day by secretly leaving a flower or note on his or her pillow before you leave. A habit like this will show your consideration and love for your partner, even when you can't be there.
Call your lover and say, "I love you," or leave this message on the answering machine. Sometimes this simplest of gestures really says it best.

Welcome Home

If your lover goes away without you, regardless of the reason, have a special welcome ready when he or she gets back. If you are married, make sure to be there when your spouse arrives. If you have children, have them there as well, if possible. A happy family greeting is a nice gesture to come back to, especially if you are not used to being away from home. Have a home-cooked meal of favorite foods waiting.

While your partner is away, tape his or her favorite television shows and save any newspapers and mail that was collected. Have these items set aside to be looked at later when there is time.

After dinner, prepare to take your lover to heaven with a sensuous massage. Next you might furnish a soothing bath or hot tub. If the two of you have any energy left by this time, show how much you missed your mate with lots of kisses and love. What a way to be welcomed home!

Winter Resort Town

When most people think of a vacation, they think of relaxing on a hot beach. Few people consider a vacation in a winter resort town, especially if they don't ski. But a vacation in a snowy paradise can be very romantic. You can ice-skate hand in hand outdoors, go dog-sledding across a frozen lake, walk through a picturesque snowfall, go snowmobiling, toboggan down a hill, build a snowman, make snow angels, have a playful snowball fight, or visit a winter festival. When the day is over, you can cuddle up in front of a fire with a mug of hot chocolate or a glass of wine. The advantage of this type of vacation is the cozy and intimate atmosphere, which is ideally suited to romantic expression.

Almost Home

If a visit to a tropical island or a foreign country is out of the question, why not take advantage of a local resort in your area? There is probably a vacation resort somewhere within a few hours' drive of your home. This idea allows you to get away from your everyday surroundings, and usually at less expense. Or you can try visiting a casino resort. Even if you don't gamble, the luxurious accommodations and surrounding scenery often allow for private romantic getaways.

Go Into Hiding

If you are looking for time alone with your partner, but you don't have much money to spend on a vacation, you can kidnap your lover at home. Stock up on your favorite foods, buy some candles, and make sure you have plenty of romantic music and videos on hand. Then hide the phone and turn down the volume on the answering machine. If anyone inquires, say that you are going away for a few days. You and your mate are officially in hiding!

You can expand on the idea of travelling without leaving home by using recordings of nature sounds, available at most music stores. You can "go" to a different place each day by listening to waves crashing on the beach, the sounds of wildlife in the rain forests, or the sounds of a glacier melting. Whatever theme you choose, the important point is that you enjoy your time alone together.

Final Thoughts on Vacations

A vacation can mean much more than sleeping late and taking some time away from the demands of work. It can be the perfect opportunity to recharge your romantic relationship.

It doesn't matter whether you prefer to spend your vacation sightseeing, having an outdoor adventure, or lazing by the pool. With the right approach, any of these vacations can be romantic, because they have one important thing in common: They give you time to spend with your lover and away from daily distractions. This allows you to truly focus on each other. No matter where you take your vacation, your vacation can take you to a special romantic world, a world where the only people that matter are you and your mate. We guarantee you'll come back re-energized, and eager to find new ways to continue your romantic adventure together.

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