Light the candles, here we come! So, you are ready to take that special someone on a romantic getaway but you are wondering where you will go, what will you do, and can I afford it on my budget. Whether it is for Valentine's Day, a special occasion, or you just want to get away for the weekend, you can find romantic vacations on a budget. Now I know what you are thinking, how do I plan a romantic weekend. I mean let's face it, many people do not know what romance is period. Well I have some advice for you, pay attention to the little things. Find out what excites your partner. What I mean is to listen, watch, and learn what your loved one is telling you everyday. I hear people say at Christmas, " I just do not know what to get this person." We all give hints without really trying, you just have to pay attention. It really is not that hard to plan romantic vacations on a budget.

The best advice I can give you is plan, plan, and plan some more. If you want to try to get by the cheapest way possible, you have to plan everything in advance. Research some places you may like to visit. Do the two of you like to sit by a warm fire, ski down the snow packed slopes, lay on a white sandy beach, or watch the sun set on a cruise ship? Regardless of what you want to do, you can find that perfect romantic vacation.

Once you have an idea of what you want to do, begin looking around for where you can take that vacation. If you are like most of us, price will dictate this to a certain extent. Of course some places are more expensive that others and not necessarily any better. I mean what is more important is the two of you getting away to spend that alone time together, not which ski slope has the most snow. If you can not afford to travel a long distance, you can always stay closer to home. After all, at least you will get away and be alone. With Valentine's Day coming up there are some great deals on cheap romantic vacations, you just have to know where to look.

Many hotels offer lover's specials with some extra perks. Maybe sailing the beautiful blue waters on a cruise ship sounds more your speed. There are great deals on four and five day cruises out there now. With the warmer weather this year, it is a great time to hit the ski resorts. Attendance is down at many of the resorts and they are offering some great weekend deals.

You do not have to spend a lot of money on that romantic vacation. Be creative and think of the little things that make that special someone in your life happy. You have always heard of the saying, "it is the thought that counts," well that really is true. Most people find that just the act of being thought about shows how much they are really loved. Isn't it about time to show your special someone just how much you care. Look to find more wonderful great ideas. The deals are out there, so let's go find our romantic vacation on a budget.