Domestic Getaway Ideas for Couples With Varying Interests

Planning a picturesque romantic getaway isn’t always easy, especially if your ideal vacation differs from your significant other.  You and your partner can't go wrong when adding any of these ideas to your travel plans, which all hit varying interests. Even complete opposites can agree on the following fabulous travel ideas.

Go “Glamping”

Glamping, or “Glamourous Camping”, can be the perfect experience for a couple that dreams of connecting with nature without giving up the comforts of home.  Glamping Sites can be found throughout the United States, and the niche industry continues to grow.  Head to Montana (“The Resort at Paws Up” in Greenough is consistently ranked at the top of Glamping lists) or California (“Safari West” and “Ventana Big Sur” both have great reviews) for impeccable service and some of the largest and best known sites.  Want something more private and secluded?  At “Little Raccoon Key” in Georgia you can Glamp on your own private island, and “Lucky Arrow Retreat” in Dripping Springs, Texas offers 10 private stand-alone yurts. With this ever growing vacation genre, it will be easy to find the perfect “Glamping” location that fits both of your must-haves.

Glamping

Experience an Outdoor Concert

Music has the ability to bring people together in a way that not much else can.  Located outside of Denver in Morrison, Colorado, Red Rocks Amphitheater is a must for every concert lover.  Have a different taste in music than your significant other?  Concert Season runs from April to November and has a revolving door of bands and performers, so if you stay a few days you are bound to find a show (or two!) that fits you both.  The venue opens one hour before sunrise even on non-concert days, so you can experience the sunrise at one of the most iconic and beautiful music destinations in the world with your love.

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Golf, Hike, and Explore at Torrey Pines

Torrey Pines Golf Course has housed numerous golf tournaments, including most recently the PGA US Open in 2021, so any golf lover will appreciate visiting or playing the course in La Jolla, California. The Lodge at Torrey Pines has impeccable service, classic old-world furnishings, and beautiful scenery, as rooms either overlook the golf course or gardens. The resort is connected to a series of hiking trails winding through the Torrey Pines Reserve, with 2,000 acres of classic California landscape and views of the Pacific Ocean. If you enjoy people watching, cozy up to a fire pit outdoors at The Grill at Torrey Pines and have a front row seat to all the hustle and bustle the resort has to offer.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Hit the Slopes (and Shops) in Aspen

If your loved one adores skiing and you just want to cozy up next to a fire with a glass of Cabernet, Aspen might be the perfect vacation spot for you.  Countless lodges offer ski- out service, so you can wave goodbye to your sweetheart and then retreat to the spa, curl up with a book, or hit the shops in the glitzy shopping district, which offer upscale boutiques and charming small shops.  If you are looking for a celebrity sighting while in Aspen, consider staying at the St Regis or enjoying a cocktail at the Mountain Social Bar and Lounge located at the hotel. For a quieter, although still luxurious, ski-in ski-out experience, check out The Little Nell Resort.

Aspen

Get Pampered and See Ghosts

If you want a getaway but only have time for a weekend road trip, consider The Elms Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs for a romantic retreat with a paranormal twist.  The hotel claims to have several ghosts floating the halls, and you can book a Ghost Tour while you visit.  The Grotto spa offers many packages and a unique spa experience including a series of rooms offering cold, warm, and hot Roman baths, as well as steam and dry rooms.

The Elms at Excelsior Springs

If you are struggling to find a trip that will check the boxes off of both you and your partner’s list, branch out to one of these unique spots that offers a variety of activities.  As always, reach out to us for our recommendations and help in planning your next getaway.