Ignite your passion this winter, with a romantic holiday. Now is the time to celebrate your love... how about whisking your love away to an exotic place, just like that? Here are some great ideas for a love getaway that's magical, yet affordable. You can choose a destination that would be ideal for you, and have the time of your life!

Cottage in the woods
How about renting a cottage, for a romantic weekend? Fill the cottage with candles, light the fireplace and have wine chilled. Get your favourite love oils and indulge each other in them. As you cuddle up together, speak those special words that you have been afraid to say, and your partner will appreciate your honesty and courage.

How about getting cozy at a beach cottage in Goa or along the backwaters of Kerala!

Walk in the clouds
Holiday in the hills, where the air is crisp and fresh. The favourite haunt of romantics, you could indulge in long walks along mountain trails, climb rocks or trees or take a boat across the river. In the evenings, when the mists smother the mountain cliffs, you can make love under the moon or curl up near the fireplace.

Try scaling your peaks of ecstasy on the misty heights of the Swiss Alps or back home in Mussourie, Matheran or Darjeeling.

Pitch a tent
Adventure brings out the best in you! A day of hectic camping and then you could cuddle up in your own tent. It's exciting to know that there are other campers around you wondering what's going on in your tent!! Pitching a tent at the lower Himalayan ranges of Kulu-Manali (or anywhere you wish) could be an out of this world experience. The smaller the tent the better and mid afternoon is the best time... While the rest of the world is having their fun and games, you are too!!!

Big City Night Out
Plan your big night out well in advance. Book a table at the best restaurant. Borrow a friend's snazzy new sports car or convertible and drive down. Get the band to play your special song and later, drive down to the disco downtown. When you arrive, get the valet to park your sports car and proceed to have a blast and a most romantic evening! Just your own city, uptown Mumbai or snazzy Manhattan - take your pick!

Chasing rainbows in the rain
Grab a camera, and on that rainy day, go for a casual drive. Just keep driving until you find that one place you found your rainbow. It may take a few tries, but you will eventually find a romantic spot to remember. This lends plenty of time to conversation, and patience will lead to your reward! Pick your nearest nature reserve or faraway Africa or good old Kaziranga or the Sunderbans - and you have a wider option of rainbows or creatures from the wild!

On the Beach
Go for a long drive along the beach. Stop at a cliff or park your car off the road so that you can watch the sun set over the water. When the stars are shining, pop a love song into the car stereo and dance the night away or just hold each other close and listen to the waves. Spend the night at the beach resort and make it a time to remember. Beaches are ultimately romantic, and you can choose from the exotic beaches of Vizag, Goa or Kerala.

Love Cruise
You could set sail on a love cruise in a luxury ship or yacht, if you can afford it, or even on a sailboat. A romantic rendezvous on your own private boat, with the sun setting in the background is perhaps the ultimate romantic escapade, any couple would dream of! You could try the waterways of Venice or a Star Cruise from Mumbai, on the sea!

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