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Lightbulb Moment - Romantic Getaways
Your "baby" has been shipped off to college and your "activity calendar" is quite empty. Your spouse is tired and needs a vacation! Here's your "lightbulb moment" – time to make time for a little romance in some exotic location! There are SO many places to snuggle together by night and play together in daylight; all you need do is choose a destination and convince your spouse to leave that belovedbriefcase and cell phone "appendage" at home!
Kiwi Adventures
Any couple seeking a good dose of adventure along with the romance will enjoy the many thrills of New Zealand. A combination of mountain vistas for climbing, the heart-stopping plunge of skydiving, surfing from more than 6,000 kilometers of beautiful coastline, a jungle boat cruise through the rainforest, nine different "Great Walks" for hiking, Rotarua's geothermal parks provide for days – even weeks – of exploration.
Start with the 6,600-foot Mt. Cook, the highest of 30 peaks in the New Zealand collection. Hike across a glacier or photograph the exotic flora and fauna at the foot of the mountain. Many tourists book a relaxing rail trip from Christchurch to Queensland, South Island, or Milford Sound, traveling through several of the country's most scenic regions.
City Life
Reach out to new adventure in an up-and-coming city! Why not visit Berlin, a growing "hot spot" among European tourists. Berlin is highly-recognized for the arts, and travelers might wander through more than 170 art galleries and museums without leaving the city. A mélange of ancient and modern architecture envelopes new-age technology (Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz) and old school politics (the Reichstag and the ruins of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church). There are spa hotels, quaint cottages and cozy bed and breakfasts for romantic accomodations. Nightlife offers a bevy of clubs where couples may indulge in dancing, alternative music, and soak up underground culture. If it's your first visit to the city, the Berlin Wall, Brandenberg Tor, and the Holocaust Memorial should be on your "To Do" list. For the energetic, take a day long Fat Tire Tour by bicycle on one of several themed trips such as the Potsdam Tour or the Berlin Wall-Cold War Tour.
Tropical Street Festival
Perhaps your romantic ideal will be found in the tropics! Perhaps you fancy yourself dancing in the streets at Carnival! Every year just prior to Easter, Carnival offers unlimited excitement in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Calypso and Soca music highlight nearly every portion of the celebration with valuable prizes offered for winners of individual and group competitions. Competitions for best costumes, stick-fighting, and the limbo receive great attention. Street parades attract tourists and locals alike on the Monday and Tuesday of the holiday week. Even children become involved in costumes and music in smaller "kiddie carnivals" held regionally.
Any of these locations will make your romantic getaway a memorable event and create a stronger bond between you and your hard-working (but temporarily "briefcase-less") spouse!
Kiwi Adventures
Any couple seeking a good dose of adventure along with the romance will enjoy the many thrills of New Zealand. A combination of mountain vistas for climbing, the heart-stopping plunge of skydiving, surfing from more than 6,000 kilometers of beautiful coastline, a jungle boat cruise through the rainforest, nine different "Great Walks" for hiking, Rotarua's geothermal parks provide for days – even weeks – of exploration.
Start with the 6,600-foot Mt. Cook, the highest of 30 peaks in the New Zealand collection. Hike across a glacier or photograph the exotic flora and fauna at the foot of the mountain. Many tourists book a relaxing rail trip from Christchurch to Queensland, South Island, or Milford Sound, traveling through several of the country's most scenic regions.
City Life
Reach out to new adventure in an up-and-coming city! Why not visit Berlin, a growing "hot spot" among European tourists. Berlin is highly-recognized for the arts, and travelers might wander through more than 170 art galleries and museums without leaving the city. A mélange of ancient and modern architecture envelopes new-age technology (Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz) and old school politics (the Reichstag and the ruins of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church). There are spa hotels, quaint cottages and cozy bed and breakfasts for romantic accomodations. Nightlife offers a bevy of clubs where couples may indulge in dancing, alternative music, and soak up underground culture. If it's your first visit to the city, the Berlin Wall, Brandenberg Tor, and the Holocaust Memorial should be on your "To Do" list. For the energetic, take a day long Fat Tire Tour by bicycle on one of several themed trips such as the Potsdam Tour or the Berlin Wall-Cold War Tour.
Tropical Street Festival
Perhaps your romantic ideal will be found in the tropics! Perhaps you fancy yourself dancing in the streets at Carnival! Every year just prior to Easter, Carnival offers unlimited excitement in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Calypso and Soca music highlight nearly every portion of the celebration with valuable prizes offered for winners of individual and group competitions. Competitions for best costumes, stick-fighting, and the limbo receive great attention. Street parades attract tourists and locals alike on the Monday and Tuesday of the holiday week. Even children become involved in costumes and music in smaller "kiddie carnivals" held regionally.
Any of these locations will make your romantic getaway a memorable event and create a stronger bond between you and your hard-working (but temporarily "briefcase-less") spouse!
About the Author
Tania Kidd writes for Briefcases Direct, a website that offers luxury briefcases direct from the manufacturer. She is a former high school English teacher who has published her own dog-breed magazine for ten years. She served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo, West Africa, and has also traveled in Europe and Mexico. She makes her home in Southern California.
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