Romantic staycations
I'm on vacation this week*, but it's a bit of staycation. No island getaways, no Vegas adventures (that's for the end of the summer). Just hanging out, absorbing the local culture. I'm so cool, I've doing staycations before they became trendy: I know where to go to eat, I know the cool museums, I know the places to avoid. However, there's one bit I'm rusty on, which has provided inspiration for this week's Friday Five.
What are some romantic getaways for staycation?
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman has listed five vacation spots within 50 miles of Baltimore, which is a good start (and a hint that you're not limited to JUST Baltimore, though city ideas get bonus points). But what do you think? What are good romantic day-trips, activities, locations that are closeby and don't put too much stress on your pocket?
(Photo of Annapolis by rlm at stock.xchng)
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* Vacation = no Meet Me Monday this week.
Comments
Use this as an opportunity to go to a restaurant that you haven't been before, or might be over the top during a regular week, but you've really always wanted to splurge on. Also, NYC is a little different than B-more, but my dad and step-mom sometimes try to act like tourists going to shows/taking tours etc... that they would never do if it were an avg. week.
One caveat: If anyone takes the duck tour without an out-of-towner accompanying them, they should not bring it up to a potential romantic interest until at LEAST the 3rd date!!!
Posted by: Mather | June 16, 2008 3:20 PM
Mather, you are hilarious. I SO want to go on the duck tour. Perhaps that could be romantic?
Posted by: Maryann | June 16, 2008 3:28 PM
Damn the duck tour...I am not an attraction people!!! Attractive yes...but I am not here for your amusement.
Posted by: Amadeo | June 17, 2008 6:21 PM
you know how other blogs are having get-togethers for the contributors- Dining @ Large went to a brunch, Roch around the Clock is organizing a baseball outing... well Group date for BaltAmour on the duck tour!!! That would be funny!
Posted by: Mather | June 18, 2008 10:25 AM