Romantic Winter Holiday Getaways
If you’ve been working like a dog all year and haven’t had time to stop and smell the roses, now’s the time to get away. A lot of businesses other than retail are slow around the holidays so it’s a great time for many people to take a few days and get out of town. A romantic getaway during the holidays will recharge your batteries and your relationship before you head into the new year.
The best places to go
Think ski resorts. Whistler and Aspen have evrything you could ever want for a romantic holiday. Or you can check out any one of hundreds of other resorts at ifyouski.com.
Whether you want to lock yourselves away in the hotel for some serious downtime or hit the slopes all day and the clubs all night, resort towns have it all. A lot of them have world class accomodations, dining, and shopping too. With so many options it’s easy to find just the right mix of relaxation and fun.
The best time to go
The best time to get away for a few days over the holidays is between Christmas and New Years. That way you can take care of all the family festivities and then be on your way. It also leaves you the option of extending your holiday away past New Years. This is a great idea if you’re going to a resort town because they always an assortment of New Years celebrations from parties and nightclubs to fireworks.
What you need for a romantic getaway
- Reservations. December is a little late to be making reservations but don’t be deterred. There are hotels, chalets, condos, and bed & breakfast spots and they all have last minute cancellations. Hunt around and you might even find a good deal.
- Snow. You absolutely have to have it. It makes that roaring fireplace, the steamy hottub, and those midnight walks that much sweeter.
- Great food. Find all the great restaurants that you want to check out where you’re going. And find the quality take-out and delivery joints. You can kick back with a couple bottles of wine and get some food delivered if you feel like spending a romantic evening at your chalet instead of going out. If you do a quick grocery run once you get to your destination, you van grab an armload of indulgent snacks and some bubbly.
- Gifts. Save an extra little after-Christmas gift to give to your partner on the trip. It makes a nice surprise.
