Recapture That Lovin’ Feeling

These days, life is hectic — so hectic, we tend to forget about romance. The pace of life gets more frantic every day. If our attention spans are short, it’s only because there are more demands for our attention by the minute. Now that people are in constant communication, privacy is practically a thing of the past. It’s almost impossible nowadays to avoid phone calls in your car, IMs, urgent emails on your Blackberry and on and on …

There’s a cure, though, and it’s right under our noses. A getaway — just for the two of you. It could be a romantic, Valentine’s Day love-fest or an unforgettable week together in paradise. An intimate vacation together is one of the most enjoyable and rejuvenating experiences a couple can have.

These days, we tend to indulge ourselves in short bursts, grabbing a day here and there, instead of taking time to relax and chill out. In the process, we lose the passion, the togetherness and the opportunity to rekindle romance in our lives.

"Quick vacations have become the perfect way for couples to get away from their daily hassles and rejuvenate their love lives at the same time," says William Norman, President and CEO of the Travel Industry Association. "Today's couples are working harder and longer. Their free time is dominated with kids, chores, and outside activities. As a result, Americans, especially married couples, love to get away to rekindle the romantic feelings in their relationships."

“A weekend getaway offers a truly refreshing change of pace, whether you want to slow things down or speed them up," observed Barbara and Michael Jonas, nationally-known experts on romance and relationships, and the authors of The Book of Love, Laughter & Romance. "There are no beds to make, no children to supervise and no meals to cook, just a lot of uninterrupted time with your partner to rekindle the spark in your relationship."

Imagine a romantic, “do not disturb” getaway — just you and your sweetheart — lolling in the sun on a secluded beach or snuggling indoors by a cozy fireplace near the slopes. A vacation escape is the sexiest way to and enjoy time together as a couple and rekindle romance in your relationship. Forget the kids, hold hands, chat, flirt, role-play, and do all the things you’ve always wanted to do alone.

It doesn’t have to be expensive, either. Timeshares are a great choice for people on a budget — and timeshare resales can be an amazing bargain. In fact, in today’s resale market, you can sometimes buy a timeshare for as little as 20% of the original price! But it’s not about property — it’s about living life to the fullest. As a timeshare owner, you and yours can escape to your love nest in paradise every year — with or without the kids — for a fraction of the cost of a typical vacation.

A vacation is the perfect gift, too, for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays and honeymoons. Let’s face it: Flowers wilt, chocolates turn to cellulite and jewelry is not a gift you and your sweetheart can share. The modern way to say “I love you” is with a timeshare that couples can enjoy together — year after year.

For Sonja & Bob Pennell, of Evanston, IN, a timeshare vacation was just what the doctor ordered. “Although it wasn't Valentines Day, this was as romantic as anyone could wish for. We had the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on our door the entire week. And my husband declared ‘I think we rediscovered our love for each other again on this vacation.’ We both agreed we would start taking more time for each other from our busy schedules. We're already looking forward to our trip again this year!”

With some timeshares, you can exchange time and locations at other resorts, so every vacation can be a completely new experience. The resort supplies the magic, you supply the rest. Pack a few romantic items, some sexy lingerie, aromatic oil, a small scented candle and a CD of your favorite mood music. Soak in a hot tub overlooking an ocean sunset, share a bottle of wine and fall in love all over again. It’s just what the Love Doctor ordered!

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