Romantic Weekend Getaways are one of the best things a couple can do for themselves...and for their families. While weekends can be easily filled with chores or the children’s sports meets, with 52 weekends in a year, there remain plenty of opportunities for Mom & Dad to “escape”. Yes, you could relax at home on those unscheduled weekends, but let’s face it, as long as you’re at home, you’ll see things that need to be done, and more often than not, you’ll end up doing them.
But out of sight can be out of mind...if only for a couple of days. But what a grand couple of days you’ll have! Imagine how refreshed you’d be after a few days relaxing at a place like a B & B in Mississippi’s southern comfort.
Children benefit from seeing their parents in a strong, loving relationship. It gives them the feeling of security and allows them to concentrate on their own growth. You are their role models and seeing you “work” to keep your marriage strong, helps them understand what it will take for them in their future relationships. Just like set bed-times help establish a difference between child and adult time, parents going away for a weekend lets your children know that all relationships need nurturing. Besides, they understand what fun it is to have sleepovers with friends, so why not enjoy a “sleepover” with your best friend while sunning on a west coast beach?
While you’re enjoying your getaway, you’re children will be enjoying their own sleepovers. This is where grandparents come in. Many grandparents will tell you that becoming a grandparent is one of the highlights of their lives because they can spoil your kids, regale them with stories of when they were young, go on those carnival rides that they haven’t been on in decades, and watch children’s movies which reminds them of the wonderful imagination that fills a child’s life and sparks their own imagination.
If the grandparents live too far away to accommodate a weekend getaway, call on your siblings and let your kids get to know their aunts & uncles. Another great option is to trade weekends with your friends who also have kids. Their kids will have fun hanging out with your kids and the parents know that they too, will soon enjoy a Weekend Escape of their own.
What if you don’t have kids yet? Or don’t plan to have any? All the more reason to take advantage of the relative freedom! Without children to bind you into family, it’s even more crucial to keep the interest and ardor alive in your relationship. Try heading to the dry warmth of Phoenix, Arizona for a Jazz weekend.
What if your kids are grown and out of the house? The empty nest stage can be a tricky time for couples because for the last two decades, they’ve been immersed in family life. Often, they’ve been too busy to truly appreciate their spouse’s uniqueness and many couples find the house too quiet without the chatter of family matters to fill it. Well, time to get reacquainted with each other! Indulge yourselves and embrace your newfound freedom by heading to Miami Beach and enjoying golf, a spa day, and the flavors found at the Annual Taste of the Beach.
Don’t forget the Winter Weekend Getaways! Imagine that crackling fire adding warmth to the room and creating the perfect ambiance for romance. Tucking yourself away in a cabin or a lodge, sipping hot chocolate, with your cheeks red from a day at the ski-slopes, definitely adds a sparkle to your eyes. Check out the unique Beano's Cabin in Vail, Colorado. It’s located on Beaver Creek Mountain for a dining experience you’ll never forget...the dining room is accessible only by sleigh. Or the Mountainside Lodge in Whistler, Canada, a ski in/ski out property with a quiet and central village, with everything you need within walking distance.
Build your Weekend Getaway around a festival or event - It’s the cherry on the top of your “Sunday”. Below is a list of some events to check out.
No matter where you live or how busy you are, set aside time for a Romantic Weekend Getaway. It’s a key ingredient to keeping your relationship vigorous. It strengthens the meaning of Home because you rediscover that Home is in the heart...in your & your partner’s hearts.
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