Whether your plan is to relax with massages and mai-tais, or you're hoping for an active adventure rafting and sightseeing... if you're going on vacation for the first time as a couple, you'll want to steer clear of stressors that can ruin your time together. Use these five helpful tips for romantic getaways.
Ladies should make an appointment to have a makeover for the day of the trip.
If your budget allows, arrange a chauffeured ride to your destination or to the airport.
Be sure to pack romantic CDs, scented candles, and aromatherapy massage oils.
When you book your accommodations, ask the manager to have duplicates of your wedding flowers arranged in vases around your room or cabin.
If appropriate, ask the manager if the chef can recreate the first meal you shared at your wedding reception.
If there’s a beach near your accommodation, stroll along it hand-in-hand or cuddle up on a blanket and talk until the sun rises.
If your room has a balcony, have dinner served there.
If there is a masseuse at the hotel or lodging where you are staying, arrange to have a massage together and ask the masseuse to use soothing aromatherapy oils.
Go for a walk, find a place with a breathtaking view, cuddle up and enjoy each other’s company.
If the two of you like to hike, horseback ride, or participate in other outdoor activities together, be sure to schedule these things into your romantic getaway.