{"id":10125,"date":"2021-01-25T16:34:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T23:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/?p=10125"},"modified":"2021-02-02T15:02:44","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T22:02:44","slug":"for-valentines-day-why-not-create-a-virtual-romantic-getaway-for-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/for-valentines-day-why-not-create-a-virtual-romantic-getaway-for-two\/","title":{"rendered":"For Valentine&#8217;s Day, Why Not Create A Virtual Romantic Getaway for Two!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9916 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8452-1-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"long term marriages\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8452-1-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8452-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8452-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8452-1.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Does the idea of a\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">virtual<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> romantic getaway sound a little crazy, but fun?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After all, this is 2021, travel remains at a virtual standstill, and almost everything we do, even as ridiculous as it sounds &#8211; is virtual. Work, school, birthday parties, Thanksgiving, Christmas, cocktail hour, baby showers, wine tasting, cooking class, exercise class! Good grief! Why\u00a0<\/span><strong><em>not\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">enjoy<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a virtual romantic getaway for two? Let&#8217;s create everything you need to pretend to be at the destination of your dreams!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Valentine&#8217;s Day is around the corner, but we have a little time to plan. Why the heck not? As a travel writer, my work life was upended by the pandemic, which allowed me the freedom to try a few new ideas. One of which was to create a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/how-to-create-your-own-virtual-vacation-maui-style\/\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Virtual Maui Vacation<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Brilliant, yes?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9911\" style=\"width: 591px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9911 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8081-601x800.jpeg\" alt=\"romantic getaway\" width=\"601\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8081-601x800.jpeg 601w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8081-770x1024.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8081-768x1022.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8081.jpeg 902w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 601px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 601\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A virtual Maui could be fun!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After umpteen months of quarantine, a virtual Maui Vacation sounds kind of fun, doesn&#8217;t it? Maybe you want to create a weekend in Maui? Just check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/how-to-create-your-own-virtual-vacation-maui-style\/\">the Vacation Guide<\/a>, which has all of the details!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Maybe you need a little help with this virtual romantic getaway idea? I plan to give you a few tips to get your creative juices flowing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For a Virtual Romantic Getaway<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make a list of your favorite destinations or ones on your wishlist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What would you see there?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What dishes would you like to try?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What smells come to mind?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How does the restaurant feel?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What type of clothes do you pack?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let&#8217;s think of a few examples of Virtual Romantic Getaways:<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">West Coast &#8211; San Francisco<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5604\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5604\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5604 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1461-650x587.jpg\" alt=\"best view in San Francisco\" width=\"650\" height=\"587\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1461-650x587.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1461-768x693.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1461.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/587;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5604\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best view in San Francisco &#8211; the Hilton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What will you find here?<\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Beautiful iconic architecture<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Seafood\u00a0 or steak<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>World-class restaurants<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Art museums, gardens<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Big city smells, traffic, shopping<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Outfit: Jeans and a sweater<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10127\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10127\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10127 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9387-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"romantic getaway\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9387-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9387-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9387-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9387-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9387-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9387-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9387-scaled.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/650;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iconic Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">France &#8211; Paris (Let&#8217;s go all out on this one and even wear red lipstick!)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10131\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10131 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1195-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"romantic getaway to Paris\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1195-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1195-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1195-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1195-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1195-scaled.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the many flower shops in Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What will you find here?<\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Architecture<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Cafe culture, big gardens,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Croissants, champagne for a romantic brunch<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Steak\/Frites<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>French music<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Outfit: White blouse, jeans, flats, red lips<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10130\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10130 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1211-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"romantic getaway in France\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1211-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1211-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1211-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1211-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_1211-scaled.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dessert in Paris!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Italy &#8211; Tuscany<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10135\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10135 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2930-1-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"romantic getaway in Tuscany\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2930-1-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2930-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2930-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2930-1.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the vineyards of Tuscany.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What will you find here?<\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Rolling hills<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Ancient history<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Pasta with a chunky red sauce &amp; a nice bottle of Super Tuscan wine<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Italian music<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Checked tablecloth<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Outfit: Summer dress, sandals<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10134\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10134 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5059-1-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"romantic getaway in Italy\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5059-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5059-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5059-1.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How good does this ravioli look?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you decide on your destination, are you headed to San Francisco, France, or Italy? Is there a place you would create instead?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Head to your closet, pick out an outfit to support the mood and destination, find and download a playlist, decide on the corresponding menu, and buy a few items to make the whole experience POP!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dessert too? Yes, I think so.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where do you want to go? For me, I think it&#8217;s San Francisco. I think we will order oysters from <a href=\"https:\/\/hamahamaoysters.com\/\">Hama Hama<\/a>. I will pull out one of the many sweaters I never get to wear, squeeze into a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/capitaloneshopping.com\/s\/madewell.com\/coupon\">Madewell<\/a> jeans. Grill a steak, bake a potato, toss a Caesar Salad and make individual <a href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1018499-bittersweet-chocolate-souffle\">Chocolate Souffles<\/a>! I will also buy some new candles, placemats, and shine up the glassware for some sparkling wine or champagne. Sounds pretty awesome to me.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Amazon Virtual Getaway Marketplace<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I made you a shopping list! Click on this =&gt;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/suzannestavert?listId=2JX0HAT8XD3BW&amp;ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_list_own_suzannestavert_dp_SQ6bSngAIMztv\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">link<\/span><\/strong> <\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to take you directly to an <strong>online store within Amazon<\/strong>, personally curated by me! You will find all kinds of fun things to complete this Virtual Romantic Getaway!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Let&#8217;s connect on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Adventures-of-Empty-Nesters\/258830094296887\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/suzannestavert\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/suzannestavert\/\">Pinterest<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/suzannestavert\/\">Instagram<\/a> &#8211; Hope to see you there!<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pin for Pinterest!<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10144 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Travel-to-Italy-533x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Travel-to-Italy-533x800.png 533w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Travel-to-Italy-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Travel-to-Italy-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Travel-to-Italy.png 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 533px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 533\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does the idea of a\u00a0virtual romantic getaway sound a little crazy, but fun? After all, this is 2021, travel remains at a virtual standstill, and almost everything we do, even as ridiculous as it sounds &#8211; is virtual. Work, school, birthday parties, Thanksgiving, Christmas, cocktail hour, baby showers, wine tasting, cooking class, exercise class! 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