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Spring Into Spring: Romantic Getaways

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you are looking to take a weekend getaway with your sweetheart to celebrate the occasion, then consider the following romantic travel options: ARIZONA Escape the chaos of everyday life with this fabulous deal being offered by the Carefree Resort & Villas in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. The winter blues will melt away upon your arrival at this desert haven. The resort is situated on the edge of Tonto National Forest, 2,500 feet above sea level and boasts panoramic views of the foothills of Black Mountain. While there you can relax by the … Continue reading →

More Romantic Valentine’s Getaways

If you are looking for a romantic setting to wine and dine your beloved this Valentine’s Day you’ve come to the right place. In my previous blog I listed several Cupid-friendly locales within the United States that are catering to lovebirds who want to enjoy February 14th in a secluded setting. This blog contains luxe accommodations the world over, which are hoping to attract couples this Valentine’s Day. In Canada the legendary ski resorts of Banff/Lake Louise and Whistler are rolling out the red and rose petal strewn carpet for couples in love. The picturesque Post Hotel, which proudly features … Continue reading →

Romantic Valentine’s Getaways

I realize that Valentine’s Day is still three weeks away, but if you are planning to treat your sweetheart to a romantic getaway then you need to book your trip as soon as possible. Hotel managers say the weekends prior to and following Valentine’s Day (this year the holiday falls on a Thursday) fill up quickly this time of year, especially at properties that offer special Valentine’s Day Romance packages. If you really want to impress your beloved on February 14th then consider heading to the ultra-luxe Residences at The Chateaux situated mid-mountain in Deer Valley Resort’s elite Silver Lake … Continue reading →

What About Romance?

Romance– just the mere word is enough to send some guys running for cover. Others, like the young man last night who got down on bended knee in the sand with a little box and asked his girlfriend to marry him, know how to be romantic. Incidentally she said yes. It’s something that’s happened before on our beaches in summer and it is romantic. As for the words romantic movie, some men wouldn’t be caught within a hundred yards of a movie theater showing a romantic movie. I’m glad my husband isn’t like this. His favorite movie is Casablanca. Another … Continue reading →

Creating a Date Night

I regret the demise of wine and dine – those intimate little candle-lit restaurants that used to be around when Mick and I were young. You could have a meal,enjoy listening to someone sing romantic songs and play the piano, or get up and dance. I’m talking, the old time dances where partners actually held each other in their arms. Never having much money we only went to such places for an anniversary, birthday or special evening out. These days the win and dine seems to have disappeared. So the other night we created our own. We went out to … Continue reading →

Taking Emergency Valentine’s Day Action

Eeeek! Turns out Wayne’s going to be home for Valentine’s Day after all. I wasn’t prepared for that. He was supposed to be out of town working a deal until Friday. What’s a wife to do with virtually no time to plan anything? Well, to be honest, I’m not totally unprepared. You remember all those personalized Valentine gift articles I wrote? The ones about gifts to delight your Valentine, inspire intimacy, display around your home, and hang on your walls? After I wrote them, I went shopping. That’s right. Wayne’s getting A Valentine Message in a Bottle, a L-O-V-E floral … Continue reading →

Sweet Deals to Scandinavia and Sweden

Thanks to the Internet you can still look like a prince (or a princess) in your sweetie’s eyes even if you shopped for his or her Valentine’s gift at the last minute. Who’ll know that you booked a getaway to a romantic destination five minutes before presenting it to your loved one? What’s more, you can also keep the price a secret as well. Your significant other doesn’t need to know that you saved serious dollars on the following travel packages. SWEDEN Virgin Vacations is currently offering a sweet deal to Sweden from now until March 20th. The package includes … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Travel Packages for the Special “Girls” in Your Life

Regardless of their age there is one thing most “girls” have in common—a love for shopping. Some might not willingly admit to the obsession, but give a girl the chance to walk away with new goods–no strings attached–and I doubt you would find many who would turn the other cheek. That being said here are a couple of ways you could make the day of your favorite female just in time for Love Day: BOSTON Beantown is getting ready to open its first American Girl Place store and to celebrate it will be hosting an American Girl Fashion Show, on … Continue reading →

A Chocoholic’s Dream Destination

You know you’re in a special place when your tour guide warns you not to lick the walls… That warning may be hard to heed when visiting the new Godiva Chocolate room located inside of Manhattan’s Bryant Park Hotel. The pre-Valentine’s Day creation will not be available for guests until May, but some lucky visitors got a sneak peek of the sweet suite last week. If you are watching your waistline don’t bother to tempt yourself with a stay—-this room is made for serious chocoholics who have no qualms about indulging in the tasty treat. How can you resist when … Continue reading →

Red Hot Valentine’s Day Travel Deals

Have you made your Valentine’s Day travel plans yet? In previous blogs I gave you tips on where you could snuggle up with your sweetie in South Carolina, show some love in Las Vegas, and make magical memories together in Morocco—all without breaking the bank. In this blog I’ve listed unique and exotic trips for Valentine’s Day lovers who don’t mind going the extra mile (or a few thousand) to say, “I love you,” to their best friends. Take a look: PARIS To take advantage of the “Paris City Break” package, you must be able to free up your schedule … Continue reading →