Romantic Vacation...
In The Northwest

You may want to consider a spending a romantic vacation in the Northwest. There are several quaint opportunities just waiting for you. If your desire is to review the romance settings from other attractive locations on our planet, visit our "sister" site Luxury Romantic Vacations.

We'll explore what the Northwest has to offer; however, even before knowing the various options, it's imperative to know what you may consider is a vacation filled with romance. Here are some things to consider:

Know Before You Go...

• Is the area just an over-crowed tourist resort area? Sometimes to help an economy stricken area, a town will promote itself as a tourist resort. And ultimately, that is exactly what it is, a town full of tourist with souvenir shops galore.
  
• Is there a natural, awe-inspiring aspect of mother-nature luring you to a romantic vacation destination? More than often, the natural beauty sets the tone of any romanticism. Nature itself is very romantic in its own way; therefore, finding the right place whether it's a mountain backdrop, gushing waterfall or the setting sun over a mellow seascape is of critical importance.
  
• Is there solitude? Those romantic times spent together as a couple while engaging in a warm glowing sun set is a remarkable memorable experience. You want the memory to be just that, not a memory of horns honking or the sounds of diesel engines sputtering down the roadside. Find the solitude that you're comfortable with. It's not necessary to venture off to a far-off remote island to enjoy solitude.
  
• What appeals to you most, water, earth or fire or a combination of all or some? Water is rather obvious, an ocean, lake or stream setting. The earth is composed of mountains, grand vistas or prairies. The fire is the sun, anytime and/or rising or setting. People tend to be pulled to one sector more than the other. Look into your heart and the heart of the other person involved in the romantic relationship and decide what setting is best or perhaps a combination of some or all.

Once you've decided upon your likes, you can review the options. In the Northwest we have several options to choose from for your natural environment and you can get as solitude as you would like.

Romantic Vacations...Locations In The Northwest...

Lake Chelan offers the perfect water & earth environment especially as you venture on the vessel, Lady of The Lake. Check this place out, it's top on the list.

Leavenworth has the tourism coming in; however, you can nestle back in some romantic settings that will swoop you off your feet.

The San Juan Islands offers a mix of opportunities from the magnificent ferry rides to the spectacular beaches. The San Juans are nestled in the most Northwest corner of the state of Washington. Anacortes is the gateway to the San Juans.

Seaside Oregon offers some remarkable views and strolls along the beach. Seaside is a built up tourist area; however, you can find some solitude in and around Seaside.

The Oregon Coast makes for a spectacular setting for a romantic vacation. Here you'll find many opportunities that you can romanticize for years to come.

The Alaska Cruise is one of the best romantic vacations out there. Here you have one of the most awe-inspiring places to visit on our planet, all for the comfort of your home. You can have as much solitude as you want aboard the ship or some of the strolls on shore. Read our account of the Alaska Cruise. You can have a romantic time even if you bring the kids along!

Explore your romance in Victoria Canada. Victoria will open it's doors to the mystery of romance as soon as you arrive at this port city. It's a quaint town, nestled on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, a perfect place to share in romance.

Mark Twain says it all in his quote;"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor...Explore. Dream. Discover."

Keep checking back with us as we add more romantic vacations to our repertoire.

Sincerely,

Craig Dahl - Senior Editor

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We're also the Senior Editors for Love Quotes For You and Luxury Romantic Vacations; we've brought the Best of both worlds together, Love & Travel.