| Kudos to the road trip planner who creates a | | | | festivals. |
| romantic weekend road trip for two for | | | | *If you're anywhere near the Finger Lakes Region |
| Valentine's Day. Where you go isn't nearly as | | | | in New York, check out this detailed blog loaded |
| important as what romantic touches you add to | | | | with details to make this trip a truly romantic |
| the trip. | | | | getaway. |
| Infuse the element of surprise into your road trip | | | | * If you enjoy wine and vineyards, this blog will |
| planning by secretly packing a suitcase and | | | | give you some great ideas on where to go. |
| stowing it in the trunk of the car. Admittedly, this | | | | * If you have kids, make sure you check out this |
| works better if it's the woman who's doing the | | | | page for tips on how to best blend family life with |
| surprise. Men usually aren't as picky as to what | | | | romantic encounters with your spouse. |
| they'll wear out to dinner while women need | | | | * Beaches or lakefronts are always romantic |
| choices, so men, if you want to keep the road | | | | backdrops. |
| trip a surprise, I'd recommend on packing at least | | | | * A room with a fireplace adds warmth to the |
| 3 different outfits (and shoes!) or pack just her | | | | room and a glow to your skin. |
| day clothes and add shopping to your itinerary so | | | | * Dressing up for dinner sets the stage for the |
| she can pick out a new outfit to wear out for | | | | rest of evening. |
| dinner. | | | | * A nice restaurant with a view is a nice touch. |
| THINGS TO PACK FOR YOUR ROMANTIC | | | | * Stroll on Main Street after dinner to walk away |
| GETAWAY(Tip: Copy/paste this section directly | | | | the fullness, and venture into those shops that |
| into the Trip Notes section of your road trip | | | | catch your eye. |
| planner): | | | | ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO WHILE ON THE |
| * A picnic basket with a wine bottle opener, | | | | ROAD: |
| cutting board, utensils, etc. Stop at a local store to | | | | * Red signifies love! Kiss your partner whenever |
| pick up the wine, cheese, crackers. This is also a | | | | you get stopped by the traffic light! |
| good time to ask the locals about their favorite | | | | * Be spontaneous! If you spot a field of |
| spots for a picnic. | | | | wildflowers, pull over and take pictures of each |
| * A blanket to take for your picnic in the sun or | | | | surrounded by color. |
| for night-time star gazing. | | | | * Save the corks from the wine bottles you had |
| * Scented candles for the hotel room and spray | | | | with dinner and make a collage with other |
| perfume on the pillows. | | | | souvenirs you collect throughout the trip. |
| * Romantic CDs for the hotel room, upbeat CDs | | | | * Listen to an audio tape of a book that interests |
| for when cruising on the highway. | | | | both of you (or have the passenger read it out |
| * A good road map (nothing kills the romantic | | | | loud to the driver) |
| mood faster than arguing about how you missed | | | | * Sprinkle the restaurant dining table with rose |
| the turnoff or why you can't pull over and ask | | | | petals when the waiter seats you. |
| for directions). However, if you should get lost, | | | | * Create hearts from nature whenever you can |
| view it an adventure and use it as an opportunity | | | | and take pictures of them (twigs, rocks, beach |
| to stop for refreshments or pick up a souvenir | | | | sand, stones, flowers, vines, carved into a trail, |
| from your unexpected detour. | | | | etc.) |
| WHAT WILL FILL YOUR ROAD TRIP PLANNER? | | | | Getting away already puts the ahh in your |
| * You can create a theme for your Romantic | | | | weekend. Adding romance to your road trip |
| Escape like choosing wineries or museums, or | | | | planner adds a sweetness to it that will have you |
| outdoor markets, or base it around events like | | | | both smiling all weekend. |