Booking a couple’s getaway will ensure you and your partner get some amazing quality time together. Whether it’s a weekend break or you’re going for a full week or more, the time you spend on this holiday should be special, romantic, and focused entirely on the two of you.
Your itinerary should reflect that, whether you’re in New Zealand, France, or you’re holidaying in a villa on a Greek island! Plan things the two of you can try out together, that you either know you’re going to enjoy, or you’re willing to take on the adventure hand in hand.
Once that’s all planned and booked, however, it’s time to consider how you’ll spend the quieter moments. It’ll get boring if you’re both just reclining in the hotel bed in every spare minute you’ve got! You need to have some equally as romantic and enjoyable things to try out during those in between moments.
Of course, they’ll be more lowkey than anything else on your holiday schedule, but they should feel just as fun. And if you’re in need of some quiet moment ideas for your upcoming trip, check out the list we’ve compiled down below.
Go Out for a Walk
It’s one of the simplest activities you can do as a couple, but it’s also one of the most romantic. Take each other’s hand or link arms and make your way round at a slow, steady pace. Take in the world together, enjoy each other’s company, and let the natural world provide the most beautiful backdrop possible.
When you’re on a couple’s getaway, there will be a million different places you can take a walk like this. The beach is one of the most obvious places, especially if you’re going round on a warmer night and the sun is setting behind you. It’s why the same location is perfect for popping the question, but no pressure at all to plan something like that here!
Don’t feel pressured to fill any silence that falls between you either. Just continue taking in the time together while you’re close. Remember, holidays are for taking some space to yourself, as much as they’re about adventure, and walks can be incredibly private and personal for the couple involved.
Watch the Sunrise/Sunset
It’s one of the most amazing sights in nature, and you don’t need to go on a couple’s romantic getaway to enjoy it. However, when you do, you’re going to love the sight of a sunrise or sunset more than usual.
The sunset is easier to witness than the sunrise, usually. You just need to know when sundown is set to occur and ensure you’re in a place to witness it. If that’s just the hotel balcony outside your room, you’ll still feel the sweeping romance of the moment when you’re with each other.
As for sunrise, maybe you should plan a very early morning on one or two days of the trip? Make sure you know the general time the sun is set to come up, and then get out of the hotel at least 10 to 20 minutes before and pick a prime spot.
If there’s some public grass nearby, or your hotel is placed on a hill, you won’t have to go far for this. Just make sure you’ve got a blanket down on the ground first – even in warmer climates, dew can still be found on the grass at this time in the morning.
If you can, pack a flask to take with you too, that has some of your favourite tea or coffee ready made. Share a cuppa with your partner as the sun backlights the two of you; this is also the perfect time to get a cosy, romantic snap!
Try a Viral Challenge
We’ve all seen a viral couples challenge before. Whether it’s painting each other and only revealing the artwork once it’s finished, or trying to recreate expert dance moves as amateurs, they’re a silly bit of fun to try out together.
And if you’ve got some downtime in the hotel after a long day of exploring the city, they’re perfect for unwinding with a laugh. To be safe, you may want to clear some space in your room, so be sure to push the bed as far out of the way as you can. If someone is going to be hanging upside down, it’s easier than you’d think to bang your head!
Otherwise, watch a few videos of the challenge, make sure you’ve got the supplies you need for it, and then give yourselves half an hour or so to try it out yourself.
Try to Beat Each Other at a Game
This is another fun and silly thing to try out either before or after a long day! After all, what’s a little friendly competition between partners? That can still be romantic, especially if it’s a shared hobby between the two of you.
If you’re in the hotel or you’re sitting in a cafe sharing a cake and coffee, why not get a little game out and see if you can beat each other’s score? A round of solitaire on your phone works very well here, as does plugging the Nintendo Switch into your room’s TV and racing each other on Mario Kart.
Do your best to up the game as the rounds go on. You can even raise the stakes with a risque round or two, especially if you’ve packed a set of couple’s dice as well!
Go to the Theatre
How often do the two of you ‘take in a show’? If the answer is not very often, the couple’s getaway you’re on could be the perfect moment to immerse yourselves in some culture. And if you’re visiting a city with a strong theatre scene (both London and New York are such places), you’d be missing out if you didn’t go!
Of course, it’s not a top priority to go to the theatre. However, if you’ve got a spare afternoon in the itinerary, or you’ve had to change plans and now you’ve got a free evening, see what last minute tickets are available. Plus, you won’t need to get all that dressed up for a show either.
Create Your Own Spa
If you really want to get into the romantic spirit with each other, set up your own ‘spa’ in the hotel room.
Make sure you’ve purchased massage oils and scented lotions, create the right atmosphere with some mood music, and try to keep the lights on low. Then, take it in turns to provide massages for each other, and wherever you feel the need for one.
Remember, massage with the flat of the palm, rub in circles, and try not to dig your fingertips in. You want this to be a relaxing and romantic experience – not something you both regret having a go at!
Make Sure Your Couple’s Getaway Incorporates Those Quieter Moments
Quiet moments on a couple’s getaway don’t have to be unplanned. They don’t have to be strictly spontaneous either. Even if you enjoy going with the flow, having a few ideas up your sleeve about what to do will ensure you’re always feeling connected with your partner.
Take some time to plan these things out in advance, but if you get to your destination and decide there’s a million other things you’d like to try, go ahead and do those instead! Remember, as long as you’re feeling romantic, you’re doing the right thing!
