Whether it's a quick couple's weekend or a full week-long affair, nothing is better for lighting the flames of love than breaking the day-to-day. Too often, we get caught up in our daily lives to truly relax and enjoy the company of one another - and that's just where a lover's getaway can be the perfect antidote.
Something for every budget.
You don't need to break the bank to have a great vacation. With a little smart planning, you can make virtually any budget work. So let's start small by thinking locally. After all, who says you have to leave town to leave it all behind?
Try checking online for local hotel package deals, a lot of places will have already put together just what you're looking for. And even though you're just a few miles from home, it's amazing to see how just a little change in routine can give you a new perspective.
Beyond just hotels, you can drive a few miles further out of town and find a rustic bed & breakfast or cabin that's sure to be a welcome switch. Just getting a little closer to nature seems to bring out the nesting instinct in us all. Of course, if you live somewhere like this to begin with, you're not on vacation - you're just home - so put a tack on the big city nearby.
Getting There Is Half The Fun
From quaint bed and breakfast type escapes to the top dollar, full hotel and spa experience, The Love Guy's got his favorite five. Give any of these a call and let them know I sent you!
The Pines Motor Lodge - Douglas, MI
Few outside America's Rust Belt know of this amazing little vacation alcove, nestled opposite Chicago on Lake Michigan. Saugatuck and Douglas are a wonderful pair of small cities with a healthy dollop of local shops, nightlife and entertainment.
The Pines goes perfectly with the experience. A fully-restored vintage motor lodge with modern amenities and service, The Pines is right off the main road between the two cities. With local charm to burn and the nicest owners this side of Nicetown, you'll be booking your second stay before you know it.
As a bonus, they are offering a discount for all Daily Love Note readers! $10 off per evening for guest staying 3 or more evenings (Weeknights only, Sunday -Thursday).
The Lake George Bed and Breakfast - Lake George, NY
Discover what East Coasters have known their whole lives, getting out to the Adirondacks is an experience unlike any other. With the perfect mix of local hospitality and natural beauty, there's something new to do every day all summer - though you might find the best thing to do is really nothing at all.
Located about an hour north of Albany, NY - Lake George is everything you could ask for, and the Lake George Bed and Breakfast is as romantic a getaway as you can find. Centrally located to all there is to see and do, it's a welcome quiet retreat at the end of the day.
Aston Lakeland Village Resort - Lake Tahoe, CA
For natural beauty, nice people and a wide range of things for couples to do together, you'd be hard-pressed to find it all any better than in Lake Tahoe. Drink in the local culture while enjoying all the mile-high views you can handle. From outdoor activities like mountain bike trails and hiking to the considerably less active outdoor activities like spas, shopping and eating, the hardest thing for most visitors to do in Lake Tahoe is go home.
The Aston Lakeland certainly isn't your only option for a premier Lake Tahoe stay, but it's one of our favorites. With its own private beach and pier and boutique amenities, you'll be able to concentrate on enjoying the perfect vacation, not trying to make the vacation perfect.
Mansion on Forsyth Park - Savannah, GA
If you've never been, Savannah is a unique and mysterious place. An eclectic mix of southern charm and hospitality is served up with lots of local artsy vibe, sometimes it's hard to believe that you're still in the U.S. One thing is for sure, between the food, architecture, nightlife and arts – you could stay for a month and still never see or do same thing twice.
Right across from the picturesque Forsyth Park, you can enjoy a nice serene setting just off the main drag of Downtown Savannah - a welcome respite after a long day or evening, especially when the summer heat is going full bore.
El Dorado Hotel and Spa - Santa Fe, NM
Last and most certainly not least, Santa Fe is an incredibly unique and spirited adventure for those couples who love to experience the great outdoors. And for local culture and flair, you really can't find a more enchanting, exciting place to shop, eat and drink. With incredible scenery and local hospitality, Santa Fe makes every visitor feel like they're at home during their stay.
Located right in the heart of Santa Fe's galleries, shops and restaurants, the El Dorado offers their visitors a top notch, five-star hotel and spa experience. With incredible appointments and luxuries at every turn, you and your companion may have a hard time ever leaving the hotel at all.