Anniversary trips can be just the thing to ignite a renewed sense of romance in your marriage. They can also be an extension of the romance that never really went away. Whatever they are for you and your spouse, one thing is certain. Anniversary trips can and should be memorable experiences. Otherwise, you might as well just have a staycation with a bouquet of flowers.
There are so many great ways to spend anniversaries really. If travel is involved I don’t think you can go wrong.
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6 Anniversary Trips that are Totally Worth It
The only trip you should take for your anniversary is one that is completely and totally worth the expense. These trips should make memories that last a life time and be filled with all the magic and wonder that life has to offer. To that end, here are some ideas for a memorable anniversary getaway.
Disney
Hey, it’s not just for kids. Disney is a place for both the young and the young at heart. Think about it. We all grew up with Disney. This is an anniversary trip for people who are in love with Disney and all the magic that goes with it. Of course, it’s not all pixie dust and talking animals. You and your spouse can enjoy posh accommodations at Disney’s impeccable resort hotels to fuel your own Disney romance. I know many couples who would choose Disney annually as their favourite vacation spot. Disney can do romance as well.
All-Inclusive Resorts
Nothing says romance like a tropical getaway. There are all-inclusive resorts all over the world from the Caribbean to the Gulf of Mexico to the South Pacific and more. An all-inclusive resort is the perfect place to celebrate a long and happy marriage and inject some extra passion into the relationship. Beaches, sunsets, fine dining, and more are included in the package, so all you and your mate have to do is enjoy the resort and the time you spend together. Here’s an idea from a recent trip to Alabama and Gulf Shores. Check the post out for more details on where to stay there.
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A Mountain Getaway
Want to feel like you and your mate are 1,000 miles away from everything? A mountain getaway might be just the thing. There are all sorts of cabins for rent in both of the major U.S. mountain ranges as well as parts of Canada for those seeking a rustic, “just you and me” retreat for their anniversary. Remember, anniversary trips don’t always have to involve warm weather. There’s nothing more romantic than a warm, blazing fire. British Columbia has many beautiful and romantic resorts and chalets that would be magical for anniversary trips.
Skiing
Similar to a mountain getaway is taking an anniversary trip to a ski resort. At a resort, you’ll get all the amenities you’d expect at a resort getaway as well as some nice ski time. In addition to that, you’ll have the added bonus of fires and night and moonlight on the snow. It has the perfect blend of rustic and posh. Many ski resorts have impeccable (although expensive) restaurants on site. There are often hot tubs and spa services available too. Frankly I enjoy skiing with my husband. Although he has to slow his pace down a bit when skiing with me I find it really enjoyable couples time. A quiet chairlift up the side of a scenic mountain is peaceful.
A Cruise
A cruise is a great option for a romantic anniversary trip. Everything is here in one spot for you. It’s essentially a floating resort, and with exotic ports of call, great entertainment options, and all-inclusive everything. Cruises are a wonderful way to combine relaxation, adventure, and romance all into one trip. You can lounge in the sun, sipping cocktails by the pool while on the ship, and then explore beautiful, exotic locales when you dock. It’s an almost perfect trip.
A Safari
I recently had the chance to visit Zambia with the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life global vaccine advocacy group on a fellowship. While we worked hard all day visiting clinics and US aid organizations and hospitals too, we also built in some amazing adventures after we finished the daily interviews and visits. At night we took a scenic sunset cruise down the Zambezi River and we also did a safari. As we were visiting and doing these things I noted many seniors visiting as a retirement adventure and I felt it a bit of a shame people wait so long to see Africa. This is a trip that people should embrace at any stage of life. It’s a very romantic setting. I would recommend doing this once in a lifetime African safari and tour as a romantic anniversary trip.
These Anniversary Trips Can’t Lose
If you’re looking for an extra special way to celebrate an upcoming anniversary milestone, all of the options I just listed are sure fire winners. Anniversary trips are all about making spectacular, life long memories, and these trips are perfect for that. Any one of these anniversary trips is just the thing for an anniversary you’ll never forget.
We got married on December 18 which is 3 days after my bday and so close to Christmas so we never really celebrate it much. We need to plan a trip like one of these!
We took an anniversary trip to PEI. It was fabulous. It was a combination between our wedding and you survived cancer type trip.
I’d love a mountain getaway!
I would love to go to Disney! What a great Anniversary getaway that would be.
These trips\adventures would be awesome to take. However they are really expensive and might be out of reach for a lot of people.
I’d love to go to DIsney!
We did the Disney trip one year for our Anniversary and LOVED it! Want to do it again!
If I have a chance I would combine the 2: Disney and Cruise and I’m sure it’ll be enough for me 🙂
Would love to take a cruise one day, definitely on my travel to do list!
Those are some lovely trips you had and great ideas.It would be fun to visit Disney someday!
Love these trip ideas!
Disney + a Cruise in one vacation would be my dream!
I would love to take a cruise one day. Hubby wants to do a European one.
I would love a mountain giveaway like this one!
I would love to take any one of these fab vacations you listed now. I haven’t had a vacation with my hubby in over 10 years.
I’d love to take one of these vacations!
oh my gosh I would so love to go on an all inclusive with my hubby! we have been one time and that was 10 years ago and with his family. We have never been just the two of us. A dream of ours
I haven’t been on vacation for 10 years but I’d never do a cruise because I’m afraid of things going wrong like other cruises I’ve seen
Hopefully one of these years we can afford to get away for our anniversary, something always seems to come up that take priority. This year it was a lot of vet bills 🙁
This is such a nice way to celebrate you’ re anniversary.I would love to visit Disney some day too.
My boys would love to go to Disney. It’s a dream of theirs.
I love all-inclusives!
I can’t wait for a winter trip!
Disney would be the perfect Anniversary getaway for us!
My hubby and I took a cruise on our honeymoon. It was amazing. I’d love to go on one again.
We just celebrated our 16th Anniversary a few weeks ago but didn’t do anything special, maybe next year!
That looks fantastic! I think our family needs a vacation!
I love going to all inclusive resorts because you don’t have to worry about paying for anything. You don’t have to leave the resort at all either.
I’d love ot go on a safari
Hoping we might be able to go somewhere next year for our anniversary if we don’t have too many expenses in 2017.
Love these ideas!
I would b thrilled to go to any of these places!
Zambia!?! Sign me up as that is my dream trip
I’ve never tried skiing but I would love to. Going fast down the hill really sounds exciting!
Disney and a cruise sounds perfect to me! That is a lovely way to celebrate.
We haven’t been on a cruise before but have been talking about it lately!
We have never done an all-inclusive vacation. Sounds wonderful..Beaches, sunsets, fine dining !
A mountain getaway would be amazing! I bet it would be beautiful.
A cruise sounds so wonderful for our next vacation.Your pictures are so beautiful!
Thanks so much Wanda! I enjoy cruising.
I think I would love Disney, never been there, always wanted to go.
Any of these would be perfect for an anniversary getaway, maybe next year for our 17th.
These sound like memorable trips!
A safari trip would be cool. I can’t imagine going on something so different and awesome.
Our Anniversary, well we have 2. Dec 8th 2001 when we met, July 17 2008 when we married. We celebrate both, not my idea, but, I’m not complaining.
I would love to take a winter getaway in the summer and a summer one in the winter.
A safari sounds like a fun adventure!
One day I would love to be able to bring my boys to Disney.
Cruising is our preferred holiday. Cruiseships are like a floating city. You can be lazy or active,,,it’s your choice.
Would love the safari trip!
I really should look into going away with my hubby. All of these places sound amazing and would love to visit all of them with him.