Romantic Ideas for a Weekend Getaway

Going wine tasting is a leisurely way to spend a weekend together, while learning a lot of things about agriculture and the wine-making process. You can go wine tasting wherever you are because every state makes wine, so you don't have to go out of state if you choose to. Plan for the first day to stop by different wineries, to survey their wines. Next day, pick one estate and go on a full tour. Some wineries arrange romantic tours on a boat or a date just outside of the estate. The best thing about wine tasting is that you will build relationships with wine growers and estate owners, who will be great resources the next time you're thinking of investing in wine.

American Wine Society
113 South Perry Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Local Wine Events
Eric V. Orange
2042 General Alexander Dr.
Malvern, PA 19355
610-647-4888

For those on a budget, there are inexpensive ways to have a romantic weekend getaway. You and your sweetheart can book a hotel near a downtown area and plan a picnic together at a park you've never been to before. You can also walk around a downtown district and admire architecture, and eat your picnic at a bench in the middle of the city. Try to create the picnic basket together by packing sandwiches and cut fruits. It will be romantic for you both because its a joint endeavor-- making food and eating together. Next day, you can go biking around the district to explore new places. 10best has a list of activities in your local downtown area. The weekend getaway will be a nice adventure for any couple.

10Best, Inc.
9 LeGrand Blvd. Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
864-241-0779

Starline Tours
6922 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
1-800-959-3131

Go on a trip to an arts festival, or visit a place and explore its arts history. This is romantic because you will be sharing moments together while educating yourself culturally. Art Festivals has a comprehensive listing of arts festivals throughout the country. Poetry readings at festivals add romance to the atmosphere and they're usually free. The Academy of American Poets' website has a list of poetry events near you. If there is no arts festival in your area, add creativity to the weekend by participating in an art walk. Museums usually offer art walks to guests, they are usually on the weekends and they can span three to five days. These art walks allow you to hop from one museum to another and you can visit five or more in a day.

The Academy of American Poets
584 Broadway, Suite 604
New York, NY 10012-5243

Art Festivals
9695 West Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
954-472-3755

Indulge in the services of a luxury resort. These places usually offers a romantic package for two, complete with a double massage and access to resources within the resort. Or, you can replicate the feel of a luxury resort by taking a trip in a hotel outside of town and romanticize the room by bringing flowers, chocolate and champagne.

LXR
501 E Camino Real,
Boca Raton, FL 33432

Exclusive resorts
1515 Arapahoe Street
Tower 3, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
866-863-2688

cruises are perfect for a couples' weekend because there are short-term cruises available and spending time with your partner on a ship is romantic. You can enjoy various activities together on the cruise, such as dancing, dinner and watching movies. You can also watch the water and talk about plans for the future on the deck.

Princess Cruises
24305 Town Center Dr,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way,
Miami, FL 33132
305-539-6000