| Here's a little pearl of wisdom about relationships: if | | | | downright romantic. You can choose a wooded area |
| you think it's time to get away to put a little spark in | | | | close to home, or, if you're feeling adventurous, try |
| your love life, it is. And if you don't think it's needed, | | | | the Pocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania. |
| take one anyway. A little romantic getaway never | | | | The Poconos is a mountain resort area which caters |
| hurt any relationship. | | | | to couples, often referred to as "The Honeymoon |
| Planning a romantic getaway can help to strengthen | | | | Capital of the World". |
| your relationship. For many couples, the problems | | | | Return to Your Original Honeymoon Hotel |
| they face on a daily basis are due to not being able | | | | Want to re-experience the magic of your |
| to communicate easily between each other. A | | | | honeymoon? Try going back to your honeymoon |
| getaway for just the two of you enables you to talk | | | | hotel. You may find the trip is even more romantic |
| with one another without the distractions of daily life. | | | | than the first time you made it. You might even go |
| And, if you have children, some adult time alone can | | | | back to restaurants you ate at the first time, or take |
| help you remember what attracted you to each | | | | the same walks. The key is to remember the |
| other in the first place. | | | | honeymoon while staying in the present moment, |
| Where might you consider taking this romantic | | | | knowing that you may be older and a little more |
| getaway? | | | | stressed with daily life, but the sparks still exist |
| A Tropical Island | | | | between you. |
| There's something about a tropical island that just | | | | Bring the Romance Home |
| says romance. Maybe it's the water. Maybe it's the | | | | The key to making your home a romantic getaway |
| sun. Maybe it's tenderly applying suntan lotion on each | | | | is to treat it like a vacation. Well, okay, without the |
| others' bodies. A few tropical locations you might | | | | packing. You have to unplug your phone and let your |
| consider are: | | | | friends and family know you are on vacation. Once |
| Barbados: Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island | | | | your "at home" vacation starts, here are some things |
| sometimes referred to as the "lover's paradise." If | | | | you may want to include to add to the experience: |
| walking with your loved one along miles of unbroken | | | | -go to the library or a bookstore, pick out a book |
| sand beaches appeals to you, then Barbados is for | | | | you both like, and read it out loud to each other |
| you. While there try one of the local sunset cruises | | | | while sitting on your back porch, or by the fireplace. |
| on a yacht or tall ship. | | | | -give one another a massage while listening to |
| Tahiti: Tahiti is often referred to as "the most | | | | soothing music. |
| beautiful island in the world." (Of course, maybe | | | | -take a romantic walk to watch the sunset. |
| people in Barbados would disagree). Located in the | | | | -rent a documentary about a foreign city you always |
| Pacific Ocean, just below the Equator, Tahiti feels like | | | | wanted to visit, like Florence, and afterwards have |
| it was made for romantic getaways, with numerous | | | | dinner at a local restaurant that serves the cuisine |
| resorts offering themed activities just for couples. | | | | you would find in that city. |
| Jamaica: Jamaica's another vacation spot with | | | | -watch a romantic movie and fall asleep in each |
| numerous resorts just for adults. One such resort | | | | other's arms. |
| worth mentioning is Hedonism III in Runaway Bay. | | | | Remember, a relationship sometimes needs a little |
| Here you'll find swim-up rooms, a Roman tub in every | | | | tending to help keep it romantic. A romantic getaway |
| room, and a see-through slide that snakes through | | | | helps. You can also keep the romance alive after |
| the disco. | | | | your getaway by occasionally scheduling a "date |
| A Cabin in the Woods | | | | night" with one another where you go to a special |
| Another great choice for a romantic getaway is a | | | | restaurant, watch the sunset or |
| cabin in the woods. Reconnecting with one another in | | | | do…whatever. |
| front of a crackling fire in the fireplace is just | | | | |