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Affordable Weekend Getaways
Romantic Minnesota Vacations to
Fit Your Budget

Choose affordable weekend getaways romantic couples can enjoy on a tight budget. These tips for cheap romantic getaways will keep the sizzle in your relationship even in a cold economic climate.

Your ideas about romantic getaways in Minnesota, or anywhere, likely include "must haves" like a beautiful location, great food and drink, pampering yourselves and time alone for intimacy.

Inexpensive romantic getaways can hit all the right notes without your budget taking a hit!

It does require some careful planning and a willingness to risk a different kind of experience. It could turn out to be one of the most romantic vacations you've had together.

Start your romantic vacation planning by deciding what you really want for a location.

Do you feel most romantic when you are near the water or on a beach? Do you love the energy of a city? Is the most romantic vacation you can think of in a charming river town? Do you want to "get away from it all" or be "right in the middle of it all?" The answers to these questions will help you know the romantic travel destination to choose. Explore the possibilities in these Minnesota vacation destinations.

Inexpensive romantic getaways are possible when every detail of the vacation is planned with two goals:

Have a memorable time together.
Avoid spending more than you have to.

There is some spending that will actually save money on your romantic vacation. A small investment in a travel guide book will give you lots of ideas for free and cheap attractions and activities. Here is a link to what we believe is the the best travel guide for all of Minnesota.

Using coupons and finding discounts is the secret to cheap vacations of any kind. The anually published Entertainment Book will save you hundreds on dining, hotels, and fun!

Affordable Weekend Getaways
Romantic Lodging Ideas

Your affordable weekend getaways romantic location requires, of course, a place to stay. Here are a few ideas:

Plan your romantic getaway during the "off season." In Minnesota that would be early spring or late fall. You may also find some great Minnesota hotel deals in mid-winter though our state has a thriving winter travel industry.
There are beautiful vacation rental properties that are primarily rented for summer vacations. With some phone calls and emails you might find a cabin owner who would rent to you for a weekend in the off season at a very reduced price.
Do you know someone who has a home in the area you want for you romantic weekend and who would be interested in a weekend house swap? If you are interested in home swapping, there is an online community where you can sign up to do so. Swap your home for vacation! Save 30% on Home Exchange services using code: dealshe72010
Camping is always the cheapest romantic vacation lodging option. If you go in any season other than summer, be prepared with lots of warm clothes and sleeping bags. Our Visit Minnesota website has lots of ideas for Minnesota camping.

Okay....you're almost there! You know your romantic weekend getaway destination; you've figured out where to stay...the rest is icing on the cake.

Bring your own food. Bake some goodies at home, buy some romantic treats from our food for love list. Pick up a bottle or two of wine.
Don't forget to pack the "ingredients" for pampering each other. That should include some candles for atmosphere, scented oil for sensual massage, romantic poetry and music to set the mood...
Intimacy: this should come naturally when all else for your romantic weekend getaway is in place.