4 Surprisingly Affordable Romantic Vacations to Take With Your Honey

Taking a romantic trip with your partner or spouse doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend a small fortune. There are still plenty of places you can visit together for a fraction of the cost of a five-star vacation. Yes, you may need to skip the fancy dinners, but you can still have a fantastic time together without breaking the bank. Ahead, here are our picks for the best romantic getaways on a budget.

1. Waikiki Beach

This popular tourist destination on the south shore of Oahu is filled with trendy restaurants, boutiques and nightclubs. If you want to get away from it all without really getting away from it all, you can spend your days surfing at Ala Moana Beach Park, grabbing a quick bite at Pa’ia Fish Market or watching the sunset while sipping cocktails at Backbar at Sky Waikiki. Take advantage of low off-season rates at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel, a 315-room retro resort which recently underwent a $35 million renovation and is perfectly situated just steps from the beach.

2. Mendocino

Napa Valley may be the best-known region in California wine country, but Mendocino is a far more affordable-yet-romantic option. This charming seaside village is located a short three-hour drive from San Francisco, but will make you feel like you’ve been transported to another world. Enjoy sipping Zinfandel at local tasting rooms, hiking the Mendocino Coast, or exploring countless restaurants and art galleries in town. Book a room at the Little River Inn for budget-friendly accommodations with ocean views, cozy fireplaces, and Jacuzzi tubs.

3. Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is one of the most famous attractions in the world, thanks to the natural anomaly of three waterfalls straddling the international border between America and Canada. This awe-inspiring natural wonder is a great choice for an affordable romantic getaway, especially if you vacation on the Canadian side of the Falls, where the dollar stretches even further. Spend the night at the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa in a picturesque falls view room, book a guided boat tour, or take a romantic hike with your sweetie across the U.S./ Canadian border.

4. Las Vegas

Unable to escape to Paris, France? You can still say au revoir to everyday life at Paris Las Vegas. This replica of the Eiffel Tower in Sin City may not be the real thing but you can still get amorous at Paris Las Vegas. Check out the view from the Eiffel Tower viewing deck, roll the dice on the Strip or take in a local show like Cirque du Soleil or Blue Man Group. Or just enjoy a night of cocktails and dancing at the Chateau or Marquee Nightclub.

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