Does the idea of a virtual romantic getaway sound a little crazy, but fun?
After all, this is 2021, travel remains at a virtual standstill, and almost everything we do, even as ridiculous as it sounds – is virtual. Work, school, birthday parties, Thanksgiving, Christmas, cocktail hour, baby showers, wine tasting, cooking class, exercise class! Good grief! Why not enjoy a virtual romantic getaway for two? Let’s create everything you need to pretend to be at the destination of your dreams!
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but we have a little time to plan. Why the heck not? As a travel writer, my work life was upended by the pandemic, which allowed me the freedom to try a few new ideas. One of which was to create a Virtual Maui Vacation. Brilliant, yes?
After umpteen months of quarantine, a virtual Maui Vacation sounds kind of fun, doesn’t it? Maybe you want to create a weekend in Maui? Just check out the Vacation Guide, which has all of the details!
Maybe you need a little help with this virtual romantic getaway idea? I plan to give you a few tips to get your creative juices flowing.
For a Virtual Romantic Getaway
- Make a list of your favorite destinations or ones on your wishlist.
- What would you see there?
- What dishes would you like to try?
- What smells come to mind?
- How does the restaurant feel?
- What type of clothes do you pack?
Let’s think of a few examples of Virtual Romantic Getaways:
West Coast – San Francisco
What will you find here?
Beautiful iconic architecture
Seafood or steak
World-class restaurants
Art museums, gardens
Big city smells, traffic, shopping
Outfit: Jeans and a sweater
France – Paris (Let’s go all out on this one and even wear red lipstick!)
What will you find here?
Architecture
Cafe culture, big gardens,
Croissants, champagne for a romantic brunch
Steak/Frites
French music
Outfit: White blouse, jeans, flats, red lips
Italy – Tuscany
What will you find here?
Rolling hills
Ancient history
Pasta with a chunky red sauce & a nice bottle of Super Tuscan wine
Italian music
Checked tablecloth
Outfit: Summer dress, sandals
Once you decide on your destination, are you headed to San Francisco, France, or Italy? Is there a place you would create instead?
Head to your closet, pick out an outfit to support the mood and destination, find and download a playlist, decide on the corresponding menu, and buy a few items to make the whole experience POP!
Dessert too? Yes, I think so.
Where do you want to go? For me, I think it’s San Francisco. I think we will order oysters from Hama Hama. I will pull out one of the many sweaters I never get to wear, squeeze into a pair of Madewell jeans. Grill a steak, bake a potato, toss a Caesar Salad and make individual Chocolate Souffles! I will also buy some new candles, placemats, and shine up the glassware for some sparkling wine or champagne. Sounds pretty awesome to me.
Amazon Virtual Getaway Marketplace
I made you a shopping list! Click on this =>link to take you directly to an online store within Amazon, personally curated by me! You will find all kinds of fun things to complete this Virtual Romantic Getaway!
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