Camping is an inexpensive way to get away and spend quality time with your partner. A weekend camping trip is the opportunity to do romantic activities together such as sitting beside a campfire, walking alongside a lake or river and/or going for a hike.
If you do not enjoy spending time outdoors in a tent, there are several campgrounds scattered throughout the United States that have cottages available for rent on the campgrounds. A cottage may be slightly more expensive; however, the activities available will most likely be free. A romantic weekend in a cottage or a tent will give the two of you time to relax, refresh and spend quality time enjoying each other's company.
A resort typically has several amenities included in the cost of the room such as pools, a spa, beach access and other activities. There are resorts in exotic locations as well as in tourist towns throughout the United States.
Many tourist areas popular for their beaches, such as Florida or the Carolinas, offer large discounts for visiting a resort during the off season. When staying at a resort, there are usually rooms with a kitchen available that will save money that would otherwise be spent eating every meal out. Book a room at a resort near your hometown for even greater savings from transportation costs.
Planning a weekend getaway at a ski lodge is a relaxing way to spend quality time together. When staying at a ski lodge, skiing is optional. Ski lodges offer time to enjoy the outdoors and play in the snow. If the two of you are not skiers, plan time to sit in front of the fireplace, chatting and sipping a cocktail or hot chocolate. Have a relaxing dinner in the lodge while watching the skiers on the slopes.
Book a bed and breakfast or hotel room close to a museum or art gallery in your hometown. Staying in the city in which you live is a way to get away, relax and not spend a great deal of money. A vast amount of museums and/or art galleries, do not charge an admission fee or the fee is only a few dollars. Spend the entire weekend visiting a variety of museums, enjoy quiet meals together and take the opportunity to visit the places that most locals do not visit. Ask if there are discounts for locals.
Visiting typical tourist towns and/or attractions will usually mean there are several discounts. For example, plan to visit a large amusement park such as Cedar Point in Ohio or a Six Flags amusement park and find a hotel offering discounted rooms that include tickets for the park. Several hotels advertise packages for discounted rates on attractions such as zoos, amusement parks, water parks and/or aquariums.
Taking a road trip does not require a great deal of planning and these can be an inexpensive way to visit a place that you would not otherwise visit. Pack a weekend bag, designate a certain amount of miles that the two of you will travel. When reaching the mileage marker, find a cheap hotel and spend the next day or two touring the city landmarks. A unique road trip can be inexpensive, adventurous and an opportunity to enjoy the unexpected.
