Going on trips with the guys is great, but a trip with the wife or girlfriend is pretty great too. Plus, don't forgot you need to take care of her with a romantic getaway every so often too or it might be harder to justify your next guys weekend or mancation.
Romantic Getaway Ideas
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii is a jungle of high-rise resorts. While some are mega resorts - others are still focused on making sure the individual guests feel special and as welcome as possible. From the moment we checked into The Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach we felt that Hawaiian spirit and that it was something special. While there are other more luxurious and more modern properties…
How I Took a 5-Day Romantic Getaway to Hawaii For Less Than $2,500
A romantic getaway to Hawaii is one of those ideas that most people only dream of ... it's a distant place with exotic sights, food, culture and amazing beauty. For many people though, the price is a major factor that prevents you from exploring this land. Luckily, right now is a GREAT time to visit. Airfare is especially cheap and by being creative with online booking sites like Hotwire.com you…
Tips To Make Your Romantic Road Trip One To Remember
Your first romantic road trip can be quite daunting. Think about it ... you guys are good at being together in a restaurant, walks in the park, maybe even in the bedroom ... In a car on the highway though you are forced to be together for hours at a time with no option to simply open the door and leave. This means that things like personal habits, scents, conversational skills and even safety…
Mauna Kea Luau is a Romantic Night of Hawaiian Food and Culture
Attending a luau has been a must-do activity for visitors to Hawaii for generations. The word luau simply means "party" or "feast" but over the years the tradition has evolved into one of the most iconic tourist activities in Hawaii. The folks at Mauna Kea resort invited us to be their guest for the Mauna Kea Luau and we were impressed with both the quality (and quantity!) of food as well as the…
Romantic Hotels and Resorts
Perfect for Foodies - Bernardus Lodge Carmel Valley California
Wine lovers will find that a stay at the Bernardus Lodge will warm their hearts in a special way. It's a fabulous property surrounded by vineyards and horse ranches but still close enough to the Bay Area that it makes for an easy weekend getaway. For those who have never visited, Carmel Valley is a true hidden gem. The area is sometimes overshadowed by other California wine regions and missed by…
A Family Friendly Romantic Getaway at Rimba Jimbaran Bali Resort
There are some parts of the world that are seen as almost exclusively a destination for "romantic getaways", but all too often that simply masks all the other opportunities there. One example of this is Bali. For most Americans, this Indonesian island brings visions of honeymoons on the beach, great food, and unparalleled hospitality. That's there too, but you can also have some great family…
Amsterdam's History Meets Modern Luxury at Hotel Pulitzer
As an American, it isn't often that I visit a building more than 200 years old, so when I had the opportunity to visit Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam and discovered that the buildings dated back to a collection of 25 restored homes dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, I was super excited for the experience.
The Pearl Hotel - San Diego's Hip Retro Motel And Bar
San Diego has more diversity in hotels than nearly any other city of its size. There are ultra-luxury hotels as well as small boutique hotels and then there's The Pearl Hotel. I've driven by this location dozens of times and didn't realize it was even there since it's one of those places that is literally hidden in plain site. However, after staying there a few weeks ago as part of our Beercation…
A Dog Friendly Romantic Getaway at the Park Hyatt Aviara
The words "pet friendly" seems to mean a lot of different things to different people in the resort industry. At the Park Hyatt Aviara is that they mean that dogs are welcome guests - like any other part of your family. This is our second time visiting and on both times all three of us were received warmly and with a sense that they were genuinely happy to see Heather, Niki and I walking through…
