| If you're looking for a romantic vacation or | | | | Still need some romantic activities? Try a picnic in |
| honeymoon, perhaps you should consider visiting | | | | Golden Gate Park. After your picnic, perhaps you |
| San Francisco, California. This great city offers a | | | | can rent a rowboat and take a trip around the |
| little something for everyone in addition to some | | | | lake or bicycles. Use your imagination and let your |
| very romantic destinations. There have even | | | | sense of romance rule the day. Walk into a |
| been songs about how romantic San Francisco is. | | | | flower shop and buy every daisy in the store |
| Tony Bennett left his heart there if memory | | | | (that may be a little dramatic, but you get the |
| serves and who could resist a view of the Golden | | | | picture). The most romantic things that have ever |
| Gate Bridge when there's a full moon? | | | | happened in my life, were not planned, they were |
| San Francisco has been designated one of the | | | | spur of the moment gestures that touched me |
| most romantic cities in America don't you think it's | | | | far more than any contrived venture ever could. |
| time your found out why? It could have | | | | Take your loved one to the Equinox, which is a |
| something to do with the climate, the beautiful | | | | revolving restaurant and bar at the top of the |
| Golden Gate Bridge, the many beaches around | | | | Hyatt Regency Hotel. While the dining experience |
| that are great for talking long walks at sunset or | | | | can be pricey, the spectacular view will take |
| the many parks in the area where romantic | | | | some of the sting out of the meal. Besides is |
| couples can walk together, hike, bike, and simply | | | | there really a price that is too high to pay for |
| enjoy being together. In addition to activities such | | | | romance? |
| as this, there are other ways in which to enjoy | | | | If either of you have the slightest interest in art, |
| the great outdoors of San Francisco as a couple. | | | | San Francisco is full of museums and galleries that |
| You could take a sunset cruise in the San | | | | should appeal to your artistic nature and provide |
| Francisco bay is you want to make a very | | | | plenty of topics for discussion. Even if you aren't |
| romantic night of it. | | | | a fan of traditional art, you may actually surprise |
| If you want to have a truly romantic experience | | | | yourself by liking the art you find in this diverse |
| you could schedule a couples massage at one of | | | | city. |
| the many day spas in the area. This is an | | | | Any trip to San Francisco would have to be |
| experience that neither of you would be likely to | | | | determined to be a romantic dud if it didn't include |
| forget anytime soon. While there are spas across | | | | a trip to either Fisherman's Wharf, China Town, or |
| the country, there are quite possibly as many | | | | Little Italy. These areas provide great food, |
| spas as there are Starbuck's in the city of San | | | | beautiful and interesting sites, as well as a taste |
| Francisco so you can be a lot more selective in | | | | of cultural diversity that is hard to find in this day |
| the one you choose. | | | | and age. It would be like traveling to New Orleans |
| Another romantic thing to do while vacationing in | | | | and not visiting the French Quarter. I |
| San Francisco is to tour the various vineyards in | | | | whole-heartedly recommend devoting one entire |
| the area. While San Francisco is not literally part of | | | | day of your trip to one of these places if not |
| wine country, it is only a stone's throw away | | | | each of them. Fisherman's Wharf is by far my |
| from some of the most famous vineyards in | | | | favorite to visit for the sights and sounds, but |
| America. It would be a literal sin to come so close | | | | both China Town and Little Italy have great things |
| and not tour these American legacies. Check with | | | | to offer as well. Plus, the food is too good to |
| the wineries you want to visit ahead of time, as | | | | pass on without at least giving it serious thought. |
| some require appointments for tours. Rest | | | | Romance is a state of mind; it's just much easier |
| assured that visiting the beautiful countryside and | | | | to get to that mental place in a city like San |
| enjoying the tasting of various wines will make | | | | Francisco. Take a trip with your beloved and see |
| for quite the romantic outing. Be sure to taste | | | | what all the talk is about. |
| responsibly. | | | | |