{"id":2224,"date":"2018-11-13T07:30:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T12:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/?p=2224"},"modified":"2018-11-12T12:15:01","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T17:15:01","slug":"tips-for-the-perfect-long-weekend-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/tips-for-the-perfect-long-weekend-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for the Perfect Long Weekend Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that life today moves so fast that it\u2019s practically a blur. Days and weeks are consumed with work, keeping up with home and bills, managing a family. No wonder that couples often feel \u201cdisconnected\u201d from each other. This is where a long weekend together can help. Sadly, too many of us leave our vacation days on the table (one study shows that 700 million<\/em> of them went unused in 2018).\u00a0 While you may not be able to pull off a full week or two, a trip of three or four days is something most everyone can manage. It\u2019s a great way to take a deep breath, have an adventure and most importantly, refresh your bond as a couple.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to make the most of a long weekend getaway.<\/p>\n

START WITH A BUDGET<\/h3>\n

Factor in things like the costs of airfare versus driving, accommodations, food, and activities. If you drive, there\u2019s the cost of gas. If you fly, you\u2019ll also have to consider things like taxis, Ubers or trains after you reach your destination.<\/p>\n

Another aspect to your \u201cbudget\u201d involves the amount of travel time involved. If you hit the road to a place that\u2019s only a couple of hours away, you can fit a lot into three days. However, traveling further afield may require tacking on an extra day onto the itinerary so that you won\u2019t feel rushed.<\/p>\n

SKETCH OUT A PLAN FOR EACH DAY<\/h3>\n

Because you only have a short time, it simply makes sense to have a rough idea of what you\u2019d like to do each day and night: activities, places to eat, sightseeing destinations. Of course, packing too <\/em>much in might be more stressful, so ensure that there\u2019s some \u201cdown time\u201d for you and your sweetie to just hang out and chill together. Because isn\u2019t that the whole point?<\/p>\n

BOOK ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS IN ADVANCE<\/h3>\n

To make the most of your precious few days, don\u2019t leave things to chance. You\u2019ll be able to relax if you know your hotel or B&B is all set (and it\u2019s also a good idea to stay in the same place versus moving around, so choose a place that\u2019s central to things you want to see and do). Booking ahead is also a good plan for certain attractions. For example, getting advance passes for a popular place like Disney will save you time \u2013 not to mention, headaches.<\/p>\n

RECONNECT THROUGH SHARED ACTIVITIES<\/h3>\n

What kinds of interests first brought you together? What are some things you always wanted to try? Maybe you both love blues music, bungee jumping or historic architecture. Find a place that allows you to share your passions again.<\/p>\n

FACTOR IN SOME ROMANCE<\/h3>\n

A couple’s massage, sunset carriage ride through a historic district or a special dinner will put the bow on your weekend getaway. Plan for something romantic to help rekindle the fire that may have taken a back seat to work, kids and daily life.<\/p>\n

No matter how busy you are, consider taking a vacation day or two and heading out on a long weekend. It\u2019s an investment in a healthy relationship and will pay off in both a refreshed perspective \u2026 and a much stronger bond.<\/p>\n

PS \u2013 Another way to show your appreciation for your partner is with a special piece of jewelry. Birkat Elyon<\/a> offers dazzling, affordable pieces that beautifully express your devotion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that life today moves so fast that it\u2019s practically a blur. Days and weeks are consumed with work, keeping up with home and bills, managing a family. No wonder that couples often feel \u201cdisconnected\u201d from each other. This is where a long weekend together can help. Sadly, too many of us leave our vacation days on the table (one study shows that 700 million of them went…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":2226,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[130],"tags":[137,131,118,138,139],"yoast_head":"\nThe Perfect Long Weekend - BirkatElyonBlog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A long weekend getaway is a perfect way for busy couples to reconnect. 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