Planning Romantic Road Trips
Finding Romance On The Road

Road trips are back at the top of travel lists, as more people opt to explore the United States. For couples, taking a road trip together offers a chance to reconnect and make new memories together. If you’re a honeymooner, celebrating your anniversary, or first-time travel partners who are considering a road trip, here are some ideas to help you find romance on the road. As a romance specialist and one who loves and values romance in my personal life, I have tested all of these.
Navigating Together
On a road trip, navigating is part of the fun. Tracing the route, taking an impromptu detour to see a roadside attraction, and refueling at a locally-owned diner, are reminders that the journey is as important as the destination. My husband and I took a road trip to visit family and on the return trip, we mapped out a route to make a stop in Mississippi to celebrate our anniversary. We ate at local restaurants and checked out a few attractions. Oh, you didn’t think I was going to skip out on the beach did you? Yes, we spent a little time on the beach, enjoying the amazing views and sunsets.
Saying “Yes” To Spontaneity
Road tripping allows you to follow your whims, whether it be taking the slower but more scenic route, or stopping to peruse a peculiar antique shop. In our daily lives, many of us are locked into routines and obligations. Road trips offer you and your traveling partner a chance to give into spontaneity and explore the unexpected together…which is important for any long-lasting relationship. These moments can become the source of stories you’ll tell for decades to come. My husband and I always try to carve out a little time for spontaneous stops on the back end of our road trips. I tell you, it takes the stress out the trip by eliminating the need to return home by a specified time.
Building Your Playlists
Oh my, what’s a road trip without good ole’ music? Music connects us. It helps us convey our feelings and emotions to one another. Music transports us to a certain time and place. It even turns us into mobile karaoke singers. Yes, music will make you hit a note and make you think you can sing even if you can’t. But the only thing that matters is you’re having fun and singing your heart out with the one you love. So, before setting out on a road trip, build your playlists with songs that tell a story about your relationship. As an alternative, you can choose your favorite streaming service with your favorite music theme to keep you both guessing what songs you’ll be singing mile after mile!
Capturing The Journey
Say what? No pictures to share? With easy access to phone cameras, there’s simply no reason for missed opportunities to snap photos together at every destination along the way. After all, capturing the journey is part of the journey. You do want to practice using your camera or phone’s self-timer and don’t forget to pack a selfie stick. Snapping pictures is one of the best ways to make sure the memories of your road trip last for years to come!
With every road trip, you can bet that we will accumulate a few hundred pictures. It just feels good to return home, look through all our pictures and reminisce on the entire experience. It’s that moment when you take it all in. Very refreshing!
Need advice or guidance on planning your road trip adventure? Look no further. Feel free to contact me for a consultation. I can provide destination knowledge, help you understand policies that may affect you while you’re traveling, provide hotel and excursion recommendations and book them for you. Happy traveling!!!