Are you looking for romantic staycation ideas for you and your partner?
Then you have come to the right place. As a couple, you need to connect on a regular basis, and escape the busyness and stress that is life, and prioritize spending time together, creating amazing memories.
Nothing beats a romantic staycation that can help you reconnect and do something fun together.
Here are 15 staycation ideas that are perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway.
Memorable and Romantic Staycation Ideas for Couples
Creating memories with your partner doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, even though we have included some staycations that can be expensive. If there are budget constraints, you will happy to know that you can still pull off a romantic staycation within budget.
So, let’s get into it.
#1. Pamper Each Other in a Relaxing Spa Experience
Having a spa day with your partner is one of the best ways to relax, which makes it the perfect staycation idea. There are places that will offer you the opportunity for a spa day, where you can book a night and enjoy a day of pampering as a couple, and this is one of the things that are highly recommended.
The opportunities are vast with this staycation idea, you can opt to enjoy a couples massage, body scrubs, sauna sessions and more.
If the budget doesn’t allow for you to do a staycation like this, don’t despair. Use what you have . . . turn your bedroom and your bathroom into a spa haven for you and your partner.
Just buy some candles, essential oils, bubble bath, wine and you are good to go.
#2. Netflix and Chill
This is a cost free way to enjoy your partner, right in the comfort of your home. Netflix has an incredible catalogue of movies and series, so you can get your partner to pick a series (A great one is Love is Blind)/movies that they like, and you get to pick a few that you like, and binge watch together.
This is a great way to connect and spend time together, just make sure that you have plenty of nibbles and sips to keep you going.
#3. Try out a New Restaurant
Is there a new restaurant that you have been meaning to try out? Then this would be the perfect time to do it.
As a couple, date night is something that you should prioritize to connect and enjoy a great meal and a night out together, and what could be better than trying out a new place, new flavours and possibly a new vibe.
This would make a great opportunity to dress up, look cute for each other and enjoy a day/night out.
If it’s a fine dining restaurant, you definitely should dress the part and be prepared to spend just a bit more than you would at your regular restaurant.
#4. A Romantic Picnic
If there’s a beautiful park near you or that you have heard of (like the Walter Sisulu Botanical gardens) , then there’s no reason why you don’t have a romantic picnic at the park and just spend beautiful day together with your person.
To make this even more special, pick a really beautiful spot that gives you guys some privacy.
Make sure you have your cute picnic blanket, a picnic basket with all the goodies that you’d like to enjoy at the picnic. Some wine/champagne, biltong, fruits, chocolate, sandwiches, crackers, cheese . . . whatever you and your partner like is what should be in that picnic basket.
#5. Book a Romantic Staycation at a Fancy Hotel
Booking a staycation at a fancy hotel is something that you definitely look at doing . . . and yes it may need some planning and proper budget, but it is absolutey worth it.
Find a hotel that you have in your bucket list or one that you have been wanting to go, that has a jacuzzi, or a private pool.
Most of these fancy hotels have a fancy restaurant on site, so make sure you enjoy a date while you are there. You can even opt for room service so you can enjoy your meals right in the comfort of your room, so you enjoy your food inbetween smoochies and other things that couples do.
Keep the costs down by choosing a hotel close to where you live so you can slash the travel costs. Check in early, and make full use of what the hotel has to offer.
#6. Try out a new hiking trail
If you like hiking, one of the best things to do is to check out a new hiking trail to add to your staycation fun.
It’s the perfect opportunity to be outdoors with your partner, where you get to explore nature and have your bodies moving.
This is even better when you choose a scenic trail, which gives you the best opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature and make memories with bae.
#7. A Day at the Beach, or by the river /dam
Spending a day at the beach (or lake/dam) is a great thing to do for your staycation, to do with your significant other. Spend the day relaxing . . . you could even take a swim and cool off.
Just be careful if you are at the lake/dam, just in case there are things like alligators/crocs or dangerous water animals.
To make it more romantic, you can pack a nice picnic goodies to enjoy with your partner, as you enjoy the view and each other.
#8. Book a glamping staycation
A glamping staycation is always a great idea.
The idea of being away in the wilderness with your partner, away from the bustle of the city, is a great way to be in nature, relax and connect with your partner.
We recently did this when we took a drive to Limpopo, and stayed at the Exotic Hot Spring Bungalow In Limpopo, it was a great staycation that left us refreshed and rested.
#9. Cook a meal that you love together
Cooking together is a great staycation idea that couples can enjoy together . . . a surefire way to get romantic as you cook.
Add some wine, music and candles into the mix, as this makes it an even great way to connect with your partner and create something that you both will love while, you have a chance to connect and get romantic.
This is a great way to create amazing memories together, and an amazing date idea for being home with your partner.
#10. Go for wine tasting
Going for a wine tasting is a great way to spend quality time with your person.
Wine tasting is especially great to do on a Sunday afternoon, it is one of the best ways to relax and unwind, over great wine, great company and hopefully nice nibles or a meal.
Final Thoughts On Planning A Romantic Staycation For Couples
Fam, those were some of the romantic staycation ideas for couples that you should at least try once . . . if not, your creative juices should be flowing enough to come with some ideas of what you and your partner are interested in doing.
These are great ideas to get you to connect with your partner and bring back that spark in your relationship.
Have more ideas of what couples can do that is fun and enjoyable, please drop it in the comments.
