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Romancing
the Road: Tips for Couples on a Roll Headed down the road, wind in your
hair, your honey by your side - what could be more romantic?
Not much. At least not until a tire blows and the bickering
starts over who left the jack behind. And nothing squelches
romance quite like a string of "No Vacancy"
signs. Road trips take work, especially if you want romance
en route. Megan Edwards gives some advice before you ride
into the sunset.[Read
more] (5/2/08)
Hot
Air Balloon Rides: Links
to ballooning companies all over North America. A sure winner
for a romantic adventure. Wildflower
Hotline Links: Maintained by PhotoTravel, this site
has an extensive list by U.S. state of blooming locations and
viewing information. Furnace
Creek Resort: Swimming pools fed by hot springs, the
world's lowest golf course at -214 feet, tennis courts, and
a real, wild-west saloon make for an unusual romantic retreat.
RTA's
Favorite North Coast Hideaway: Stanford Inn near Mendocino,
California, offers deluxe accommodations, llamas, canoeing and
fine dining.Napa's
Best-Kept Secrets: Little-known but wonderful wineries
in California's Napa Valley Texas
Wine Tours: Twenty Texas wineries host special events
in OctoberCampground
Directories: U.S. & Canada Travelers
Tales: Allen Noren, a veteran travel writer who has
traveled extensively with his partner, shares ten great tips
for couples.Escapees
is primarily a RV club, but it provides a number of services
including health insurance, mail forwarding and community involvement
opportunities. Gayscape
provides a list of nightclubs with gay, bisexual and lesbian
focus in major US cities. Hostelling
International: American Youth Hostels provides a comprehensive
list of youth hostels in the United States. Festivals.com
does a great job of maintaing an up-to-date directory of American
arts and music festivals.
Keeping
Romance Alive While on the Road
Travel is
romantic, but remember that change and unfamiliar
surroundings also challenge a relationship
in new and unexpected ways.
Plan your trip together. Surprise
excursions are usually more fun for the planner
than the recipient. Why? Because anticipation
is as important to enjoyment as the physical
experience, and you'll also learn about your
partner's preferences as you make your decisions.
While you're
on the road, extra consideration and kindness
towards your partner is a must. Be proactive—past
acceptable behavior may not be enough.
It helps to
assign the responsibilities—then resist
the temptation to interfere with how tasks
are accomplished.
Don't let
the grouchies get the upper hand! Eat meals
on a consistent schedule.
Remember that
the journey's the thing. Make it a priority
to enjoy every moment, even the unplanned
ones.
Keep a journal, and if you take
pictures, take the time to organize them into
an easy-to-enjoy format. Recalling shared
experiences is not only romantic, it strengthens
relationships in the long term.
