How to Spice Up an Affordable, Romantic Getaway

So you and your partner have decided to have a romantic getaway to a beautiful resort, only to find out all of the frills are actually found at the resort a mile down the road. Don't worry! Even though your room, the service, the property - heck, nothing but the price - turned out as you hoped, you can still make the most of the money you saved by getting a little innovative and creating your own romantic paradise.

Become a Local for the Day

This may seem like a strange way to manage your vacation, but if you're going to get away from it all, why not really get away? By this I mean, why not truly take in the culture of the local area by venturing into town. It might take a little nerve to walk up to a friendly stranger or two and ask about what's going on with the townies, but you might be surprised by the little jewels you can find. Whether it is a local bar that everyone goes to for dirt cheap hot wings, or a small festival on the town square, you might just find that the best time that you'll have on your vacation is far away from the fun that was planned by your resort.

Create Your Own Romantic Dinner

So you were hoping that your budget resort was going to offer some opportunities for you to get romantic with your partner. However, the only thing they offer is "Craft Time with the Kiddies," it may just be up to you to create the ambiance you're looking for. Again, you are saving money on the trip, so take some of that spending money, buy a few tall, slender candles with holders, pick up a table cloth for the small table in your room, ask for some plates from the hotel, and order a fancy meal. By combining these elements, along with a loving mate, you can create a romantic candlelight dinner for two you'll both love.

Take a Romantic Walk

After your candlelight dinner, you can always take advantage of the time you're enjoying with each other to take a hand-in-hand romantic stroll around the town. Whether you have a beach, or have discovered a nice neighborhood during your time playing the local, you can enjoy the new scenery - and even more importantly, enjoy each other's company.

By taking the initiative to make the most of your budget getaway, you are saying to your partner that nothing will ruin the time I get to share with you. So if you find yourself in on a trip that falls flat on romance, don't be afraid to take the matter into your own hands by getting creative. You might just find that your trip would not have been as fun with everything already planned for you.