Frugal Romantic Travel
You do not need to spend a lot of money to have a romantic weekend getaway with your loved one. There are many opportunities for inexpensive weekend trips that will give you a special memory with the one you love. You may feel that if you do not spend a lot of money, you will sacrifice style and luxury, but this is not necessarily the case.
Bed and Breakfast
You can find small-town bed and breakfasts that offer great amenities, wonderful food, and charming rooms for a low price. A smaller town with a quaint bed and breakfast is a great place to spend some time away from the city and share special moments with your spouse.
Cabin Rental
Another inexpensive option is to search for cabin rentals at local lakes or camping areas. You can bring all the supplies and food you need with you and if you go in the off-season, you can find great rates on secluded cabins. If the cabin is on a lake, you can swim in the summer or build a nice fire to keep warm on cold winter nights.
Hotels with Kitchenettes
A hotel in a nearby city with rooms containing kitchenettes are great options of you want to get away but need to stay within your budget. You can bring food with you and spend your time checking out the local places of interest, museums, and attractions. You will save a lot of money if you prepare your food yourself instead of eating out.
Tent Camping
State parks that have camping facilities are a good choice as well. You can set up a tent, cook over and open fire, and gaze at the stars at night. A cooler packed with hotdogs, hamburgers and marshmallows will be an inexpensive way to create a lover’s feast in the moonlight.
Luxury Hotels
If you prefer luxury hotels and accommodations, book a room during the off-season. You can save a considerable amount of money if you make your reservation in non-peak times and if you book your room online, you can save even more. Early spring is normally a good time to search for cheap luxury accommodations.
If you can make the time, taking your trip during the week rather than on the weekend will also save you money. Hotels are more crowded on the weekends and are usually willing to drop their rates for weekday travelers. Traffic will be less of a problem on weekdays if you avoid rush hour and you can visit many great places during the off-season and save a lot of money over peak vacation periods.
You can create a very special romantic getaway if you search for locations where you walk hand in hand along a river, beach, or take a hike in the mountains and you will spend very little if you find cheap accommodations and bring your own food.
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Romance on a Budget – Love Is Patient, Kind, and Cheap!
Written by: Nicole Dean, owner www.ShowMomTheMoney.com
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and men from Alaska to Florida are breaking into a cold sweat. They’ve bought into the fallacy that romance equals money. Men everywhere have been frightened off by television and movies and believe that romance is something outside of their budget. They are wrong.
When I think of the most romantic and breathtaking stories that my friends and I discuss over coffee, we don’t talk about flying off to Europe or drinking the most expensive champagne. The little things like holding hands, reading stories together, and lots of laughter are what we hold dear.
I’ve put together a list of ways to show love — without running up your credit card
bill. And, ladies, this list is for you, too. Initiate the following ideas with your
Sweetie, and show him how much you care. The ideas below are for men or women and fit every budget.
Love Notes – Leave Love Notes for your Sweetheart to find.
Pampering – Brush her hair. Scratch his back.
Wildlife – Feed the ducks, squirrels, birds, turtles or fish near you.
Games – Turn off the TV. Sit and play cards or board games together.
Cooking – Find recipes to make with your sweetheart.
Candles – Candles should be used every day — for meals, bath time, snuggling.
Read together – Choose a book and take turns reading it to each other.
Photos – When is the last time you had a photo taken together? What are you waiting for?
Work Date – Surprise your love with a lunch date.
Stroll – Leave the TV, phone and computer behind and go on a walk together.
Spell it Out – With Sidewalk Chalk, write your names in a heart on the sidewalk where your sweetheart is sure to see it.
Entertainment – Go see a High School or College play or concert. It is affordable and
fun!
Slow Dance – Turn on the radio and dance to the songs you fell in love listening to.
Star Gaze – Drive out to the country and look at the stars.
Volunteer – Choose a charity or cause that means something to both of you and work
together to make the world a better place.
Love Story – Write how you met, fell in love, how you felt, what your thoughts were. You will treasure looking through these books over the years.
Love Grows – Plant a garden together. Herbs, vegetables, flowers, fruit — anything you both like.
Cheer – Go to a High School Sporting Event.
Warm Hearts – Snuggle by a campfire or build a fire in the fireplace.
Watch the Clouds – Lay together and watch the clouds go by. Talk about the different shapes you see.
Connect – Hug, Hold Hands, Put your Arm around your Sweetheart.
Big Money – Write your Sweetheart a Check for One Million Kisses. Or make a coupon book of treats for him or her.
Window Shop – Go downtown and window shop.
Early Days – Look at photo albums of yourselves when you were kids through your dating years.
Puzzles – Do a jigsaw or crossword puzzle together.
Wish List – Both make a wish list of things that make you happy and put them in order. Hugs, dates, gifts, time together, intimacy, etc. Then look at the lists. They may
surprise you.
People Watch – Sit on a bench and watch people go by. Try to guess their stories.
Play – Go to the park and swing.
Kiss – Before you part for the day, kiss for 10 seconds. It is much better than a quick
peck on the cheek.
Picnic – Get take out food or make a picnic lunch. Take your time and enjoy your meal together outdoors.
Throw Rocks – Go to a pond, creek, or lake and throw rocks. Try to skip them or aim for different targets.
So, although an occasional expensive dinner is appreciated, it is truly the day-to-day
affection that builds romance and love. Yes, Love is Patient, Kind — and Cheap!
About the Author: Nicole Dean is the owner of www.showMomtheMoney.com — a fun and exciting site for Moms and Work from Home Moms. ( https://www.showmomthemoney.com ) She lives in Florida with her much loved Husband of almost 10 years, and their two silly children.
