It is easy to get lost in the stresses of everyday life. Therefore being romantic may be at the top of your agenda, especially if you are in a long term relationship. However, one sure-fire way to reignite the spark is by taking a holiday. A break away from the norm has several benefits. The first is you can concentrate on each other instead of emails and what you’re going to cook for dinner. Planning and taking a romantic break is a wonderful way to spend time with your partner. It will also help you reconnect. The first decision is deciding where you want to go. This obviously has to be based on your interests. Once you have decided where you will be heading why not consider adding some or all of our suggestions below into the mix? We hope they will ensure you have the perfect romantic getaway.
Get personal
There are all the cliche romantic gestures like a rose petal covered bed or a bottle of champagne waiting for you when you arrive in your hotel room. Which are all lovely of course, but not very personal. If you want to make your break the perfect romantic getaway then get personal. Make the trip all about your partner or you as a couple. Ensure that you both leave feeling that the getaway was all about you. This will guarantee you will feel reconnected and refreshed when you return home.
You can tailor certain things such as revisiting somewhere you have visited before as a couple, or choosing somewhere you have always wanted to visit together. You could enlist a restaurant’s help by having your First Dance song from your wedding playing while you have a meal, or having your partner’s favourite wine chilled and waiting for when you arrive. The list of things you could do is endless. Only you know your partner and your relationship. Therefore you know what personal touches you can add to make the getaway truly romantic.
Plan some surprises
Doesn’t everyone love surprises? The feelings of happiness and joy when we receive a surprise is amazing. Therefore why not give someone else, in this case, your partner a surprise and allow them to experience those feelings. Surprises don’t have to be grand gestures they can be small and meaning full. Some small surprises which can make your perfect romantic getaway even more wonderful include writing your partner a letter/poem highlighting all the things you love about them, running them a bubble bath or giving them a massage.
However, if you have the cash to splash the options are endless. For example, you could book a table at the fanciest restaurant at your holiday destination (and pay of course). Other options include organising a private beach picnic complete with all your/their favourite food, hiring a boat and skipper for the day (nearby water dependant of course) or simply upgrade the room at the hotel you are staying at for a more luxurious stay. Surprises are a great way so show people you care and can really help lift someone else’s mood – who wouldn’t want to do that?
Disconnect to reconnect
Technology is everywhere. From on our office desk to hanging on our living room way and more often than not, also in the palm of our hand. If you are planning the perfect romantic getaway why not try to leave as much technology as possible at home. Therefore, disconnecting from the outside world. If you have to take a laptop/tablet/phone with you on your break, try to restrict the amount of time you spend on it as much as possible. This will help you to be present and give your attention to your partner rather then your device.
Obviously, they need to do the same as well in order for you to reconnect while you are away as much as possible. There are a number of benefits of disconnecting from technology, especially when you are with your partner. The time that you do not spend on your devices can be spent talking and laughing. You will also have more time to explore and appreciate your scenary. It is likely that when you return home from your perfect romantic getaway you will feel less stressed and more connected to your parter and surroundings.
Try a new activity
Why not step out of your comfort zone together by trying a new activity? If may help bring you and your partner closer. Why not choose something that you have both always wanted to do, if your getaway destination offers it? Or if you are planning a romantic break for your partner why not book an activity that they would particularly like to do. Not only will this be a great surprise for them but also gives you both the opportunity to try it together. This is an opportunity to create shared memories which you can look back fondly on in years to come.
If you are travelling on a budget you could opt for something like hiking, snorkelling or simply watching the sunset with a cocktail (or two). Perhaps you have a larger budget? If so, why not tick something off your bucket lists like bungee jumping or sky diving if you are adrenalin junkies. If you’re not and something chilled out is more your thing, there are many more sadate activities to try. For example what about horseriding at dawn, champagne afternoon tea or a relaxing couples massage at the hotel spa?
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