A romantic getaway is an important part of keeping your relationship alive. Have you and your partner been thinking of going on vacation together? Do you enjoy spending time together, traveling and having new adventures? A couples vacation has the potential to be exciting, romantic and relaxing. Imagine you and your partner traveling to never-before-seen locations, having first-time adventures together, and having a sexy and romantic time without any outside obligations. You sightsee, eat, make love, sleep in and enjoy the ambience of your hotel, cruise ship or BnB. It sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Well, it can be a wonderful way for your and your partner to deeply connect and make memories that will last a lifetime.
On the flip side, vacationing can also be stressful and a little worrisome. You’ve got to expect the unexpected, and it can be difficult to be outside your comfort zone of work, home and to leave behind your regular routine.Things often happen that are out of your control, and if you’re not flexible, these things have the potential to create some inconvenience and anxiety. Anyone who’s ever traveled knows that it’s rare for your trip to go 100% smoothly; there always seems to be something unexpected to deal with. The trick is to go with the flow, commit to enjoying the process and the romantic getaway in sharing the experience together with good humor and a sense of fun.
Here are some tips on how to make your shared vacation with your partner meaningful and fun for both of you at some romantic getaway destinations in the western United States.
Keep Your Plans Flexible- Allow room in your itinerary for options. Avoid booking your vacation solid with obligations and reservations. If you wake up one morning and don’t feel like attending a tour, or seeing an exhibit, don’t. Maybe you just feel like taking a walk or spending some time window shopping. Having too many places you need to be feels too much like work, and you need to allow for changing your mind. You may arrive at your romantic getaway destination to find there are local events happening that you weren’t aware of. The whole point of your couples vacation after all, is simply to enjoy yourselves. Try just seeing where the day (or night) takes you.
Choose a Different Travel Mode- Change up the fun by taking a harbor cruise, a hot air balloon or helicopter ride. Take a wine country train, rent some bikes or take a streetcar sightseeing tour. Changing your mode of transportation is a wonderful way to experience the sights from a different perspective. If you’re traveling short distances, train travel is intimate, fun, and lovely way to connect on your romantic getaway without the stress of driving and navigating in unfamiliar places.
Have a Plan B- When things don’t go as planned, be flexible. Do a little research ahead of time and be able to redirect the course of your vacation without having to fuss about what’s gone wrong. This is all about having a good attitude and not getting too annoyed when things go wrong as they often do. It’s easy to let a glitch ruin your good time, and you both should be committed to not blaming one another if something goes wrong, and having constructive suggestions on what to do next to salvage the situation. Try to see the humor in the situation and remind each other that you’re probably going to laugh about it later. Make it a good memory.
Don’t Skimp on Accommodations- Your couples vacation is a special occasion, so don’t skimp on anything. This is not the time to cheap out on your hotel room or BnB. The last thing you want is to worry about the cleanliness of your room or walking around in a sketchy neighborhood in a strange town. Stay someplace nice that is going to be comfortable and a bit luxurious. In your romantic getaway, think about spending some time at the spa or bar/restaurant. Have room service sent in, have breakfast in bed in a soft hotel robe. You deserve it.
Talk to the Locals- Walk around town, stop in at cafes and the local watering hole. Chat up the bartender and talk to the local shopkeepers. This is the best way to get the inside scoop on where to go and what to do in their city. Talk to your Uber or cab driver. Get suggestions on where they like to go out to eat. You never know who you’ll meet or what adventures you might discover.
Take Photos and Buy Souvenirs- Your couples vacation is all about connecting and making memories. If you do it right, they will be happy memories. Take lots of photos and snapshots of the places you enjoyed. Pick out a few souvenirs of your time together that will be fond reminders of the time you spent together on vacation. Create a photo album about your romantic getaway its a good way to keep it alive in your memories.
Communicate and Check-in Often – The entire purpose of your couples vacation is to enjoy yourselves and have fun together. Check in with one another often to make certain that you’re both still on the same page, that you both want to see the same sights and attend the same events. If one of you feels overwhelmed or overtired, it’s not going to be any fun. So don’t be afraid to communicate for fear of upsetting the other. During your romantic getaway you can always change things up so that both of you feel the time spend is special. You both need to be sensitive to how your partner is feeling at any given time. This goes back to keeping that flexibility in your itinerary and having the willingness to change plans.
PLACES TO TRY
Sedona: Sedona is a geological wonderland; perfect for sightseeing and hiking. There are tours to historical landmarks, and amazing sights available to visitors. Be sure to have your cameras charged! There are so many beautiful photo opportunities to capture. 
Las Vegas: There’s more to Vegas than just gambling, but you can do that as well. There are amazing shows, restaurants and hotels. There are also adult-themed shows and sightseeing tours in the desert beyond the city. This couples vacation destination allows you to be super-spontaneous and enjoy yourselves by the pool or in the casino. Pick a handful of things to do, then just fill in the rest of your time having fun where the impulse takes you.
San Diego: San Diego is a fun and romantic spot for a couples vacation. You can enjoy the ocean, a dinner cruise in the harbor, a sunset sail, historic sights and museums, and go to Sea World or the famous zoo. Beware the impulse to overload your itinerary and leave some space to walk in Balboa Park or take a stroll on the beach.
San Francisco: There are a million touristy things to do in San Francisco on a couples vacation. This city is scenic, historic, and known for its fantastic restaurants and hotels. You’ll never run out of things to do there. See Chinatown and Little Tokyo, Golden Gate Park and take a ride on the BART train and the iconic cable cars. Take the bay cruise and see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. There are sights to see everywhere you go, and fabulous food. San Francisco is a great place to have fun and make some romantic memories together.
Mexico: If you’re looking for a south of the border couples vacation, get out your passport and head down to Cancun or Rocky Point. There are some lovely resorts there that offer a wonderful experience on the beach. See historic ruins, the aquarium, botanical gardens or simply enjoy the hotel and lay by the pool or the shore.
Rocky Point offers culinary tours for foodies, a tequila factory, an open air market, underwater activities and world class golf. This city is geared towards tourists and couples on vacation.
Wherever you decide to go on your couples vacation, go all out, have a blast and make memories that you both will cherish for many years to come.
