How to make the vacation high last long after you've unpacked
Vacations—the experiences we create and the people we share them with—are priceless. The days of ease, freedom and playfulness transform your mind and relationships.
We all want to bring our vacations home with us, but it seems as soon as we get in the door, the demands of home and work begin to affect us. Soon the glow of our vacation is nothing but a distant memory and some photos in a book. So how can you extend the feelings, relaxation and ease of mind you achieve on vacation into your day-to-day?
Why not plan your next romantic getaway to one of these under the radar destinations?
It's no secret that places like Paris and Rome rank high on the romance scale. Looking for somewhere truly exotic to get away to? Whether you need some serious snuggle time in the sunshine of the southern hemisphere, or the adrenaline rush of a foreign city, look no further. Let the romance potential of these far-flung destinations lull you and your partner back into love.
Catalonia's festival of St. Jordi is like Valentine's Day, but cooler.
Catalonia's festival of St. Jordi is like Valentine's Day, but cooler.
Forget February 14th. The most romantic day of the year is April 23rd... at least, it is if you're in Catalonia, Spain.
This Saturday, Catalonian lovers will celebrate the lovey-doviest day of the year on the festival of Sant Jordi. In Catalonian culture, the festival is marked by an appealing tradition: men give women roses, and women give men books. Hey, there's nothing sexier than a man who reads.
3 Valentine's Day suggestions you should experience at least once in your lifetime.
No matter how old you are or how long you’ve been together, Valentine’s Day still has the tendency to bring out the romantic in everyone. If you’re tired of the same old dinner, date, then home to bed routine, however, here are some ways to shake it up a little bit.
Purchase Sexy Lingerie for You and Your Partner
We all want to do something exciting for Valentine's Day. It is the day dedicated to Love and the day we get the green light to feel special and appreciated by our mate. But sometimes, our day to day routine gets us stuck and it is hard to break out and get in touch with our creative sexy side.
The surprising new destinations adventurous couples are flocking to.
Time was, honeymoons—or any romantic getaway, really—were about hitting the brakes after a hearty dose of sun, sand, and fruity cocktails. No longer. Blame it on our high octane, multitasking lives, but be it a Costa Rican canopy tour or a post-Olympic taste of Beijing, couples have been finding some pretty exciting ways to charge their shared battery. "My office is overrun with newlyweds in need of malaria pills and Tetnaeus shoots," says Marvin Cooper, MD, a Manhattan travel doctor whose clientele until recently mostly consisted of journalists and human rights workers.
Tango road-tests a quick getaway two hours from New York City.
Looking for a quick East coast getaway for two? This past weekend, I went to the Skytop Lodge (www.skytop.com) in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, just 2 short hours from NYC and a step back in time.
Some Swiss resorts have built igloos for romantic, outdoor adventure.
Sure a trip to Costa Rica is romantic. But how about something that forces you to share a little body heat? Several major Swiss resorts are offering travelers the chance to do sleep in an igloo. And these are sprawling, luxury igloos. Be careful not to get too hot, these things are made of ice.
The surprising new destinations adventurous couples are flocking to.
Time was, honeymoons—or any romantic getaway, really—were about hitting the brakes after a hearty dose of sun, sand, and fruity cocktails. No longer. With South Africa and China on the list of top honeymoon destinations, couples have been finding some pretty exciting ways to charge their shared battery. “My office is overrun with newlyweds in need of malaria pills and Tetnaeus shoots,” says Marvin Cooper, MD, a Manhattan travel doctor. Couples getaways, like weddings themselves, aren't about just planning a vacation. Embarking on exotic travel together guarantees a hot honeymoon. Check out the following resorts for a romantic getaway to South Africa.
