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Plan a Hometown Holiday
 by: Paris Permenter & John Bigley

To travel or not to travel?

For many romantic travelers, that is the question.

The decision of whether to travel or not during these troubled times is a personal one, a choice only the two of you can make. But whether you choose to make an international or a domestic trip, you still can travel and enjoy all the romance and freedom that come with getting away from home.

Whether your reason is security, budget, or just a shortage of time, consider a vacation in your own hometown! Think about these options:

Rent an RV for a weekend rendezvous where the bed is never more than a few steps away!

Check into weekend specials at city hotels that primarily function as business hotels. Many offer special weekend leisure packages -- you might get a romantic suite for the price of a standard room during the week.

Take off driving down local backroads. At each intersection, flip a coin to chart your course.

Act like tourists in your own hometown -- down to the cameras and clothes. Be sure to ask people to take your picture at local landmarks.

Book a stay in a romantic bed and breakfast near your home.

Plan a day trip within a few hours of your hometown.

Schedule a day's vacation in your own hometown. How many sites have you missed that you would have visited if you were a vacationer in your hometown?

About The Author - (Contributing authors on each travel subject are selected based on content and authors background in each relevant travel area.) To submit articles to our site please email tony@sprynet.com . Subject matter can range from world destinations, travel tips and recommendations, travel cities, travel to countries, travel excursions, means of travel, and travel websites. Also, you may email to be added to our recommended travel sites list. Husband and wife team Paris Permenter and John Bigley edit the award-winning Lovetripper.com (www.lovetripper.com), a romantic travel magazine and resource featuring honeymoons, destination weddings, and romantic getaways worldwide. editors@lovetripper.com

This article was posted on October 12, 2004