Romantic Getaways in Your Backyard

Want to take your loved one away from it all and enjoy a romantic weekend escape? Then look no further, weekend getaways are hiding right around the block.

South Beach Townhouse: You can rent a townhouse in Miami for only $99-250 per night and take her away to a romantic evening on the beach. The rooms are located in a building near South Beach clubs, shops and restaurants. The building includes a roof top terrace that provides a stunning view of the city and ocean. At night the terrace turns into a hip nightspot. The building built in the 1930's and was renovated to include 69 rooms. The hotel provides complimentary breakfast along with tea and coffee throughout the day. There is also a lounge in the lobby that provides wonderful and unique cuisine.

Bellagio Hotel: Take her to Vegas this year and spend a night in the luxurious Bellagio. Rooms range anywhere from $159 to 6000 per night and provides for those on a budget and for those who want to splurge. The hotel contains a spa, casino and two five star restaurants, so you will never have to venture outside. The hotel grounds also feature a beautiful water and light show in the Bellagio Lake, located just outside the hotel. A romantic atmosphere is created throughout the hotel with gardens, living plants and flower arrangements. The rooms themselves are as beautiful as the rest of the building. Rooms include artwork, contemporary furniture and marble bathrooms.

NY City Getaway: You can plan an extravagant NYC getaway full of carriage rides and romance. The city offers many things for you to do and a weekend simply won't be enough time to see it all. The city offers everything from beautiful views, shopping, fun and romance. The South Street Seaport offers a stunning view of Manhattan or take a romantic carriage ride through Central Park. In the evening you can see a Broadway play or view one of the other performing arts that call NY home. There are hotels all over NY to provide a room for any budget including the Ritz-Carlton New York or the W Hotel New York.

Spa Hotel at Casa Del Mar: This spa located near Santa Monica provides for a getaway from the hectic life of a Californian. The spa features massage cabanas that give you a stunning view of the pacific while providing for your relaxation and pleasure. The spa includes the treatments of Dr. Howard Murad and includes special treatments for wrinkles, acne and dry skin.

The Hustonian Hotel: This hotel located right outside of Huston, Texas offers a spa, golf club and wooded estate. The hotel includes rooms equipped with floor to ceiling windows and the rooms on the Concierge floor include bonuses like continental breakfast. A health club on the premise is 125,000 square feel and has 30 personal trainers. They offer classes in everything from yoga to karate and many things in between. Also on the premise is a golf course and five restaurants.

Dolphin Nursery Floor at Seaworld, Orlando: This tour offers an up-close look at the sea life of the park. The one hour tour explains the basics of dolphin calves birth, and allows you to interact with the dolphins. The tour costs $40 on top of the cost of admission to Seaworld. While you are there enjoy the rides, shows and attractions of Seaworld, Orlando.

You don't have to go far or spend a lot of money to have a fun, and romantic weekend. So this weekend I challenge you to find that fun spot, take your loved one and escape!