Best Vacations for Young Couples
Whether it’s your first vacation together or a honeymoon is on the horizon, youth calls for discovery, and that means hitting the road.
Any time is a good time for a getaway, and traveling with a significant other opens the door to creating memories that last a lifetime.
Salt Lake City, Utah: Wintertime Fun
Winter sports enthusiasts and novices alike flock to the slopes of the Wasatch Mountains ski resorts in the Salt Lake Valley. The 2002 Winter Olympic games were held here for a reason—easy access to some of the greatest snow on earth. Salt Lake City International Airport sits less than an hour away from Utah's best ski resorts. You're even closer to the slopes if you stay downtown or on the east side of the valley. But don't overlook everything else Salt Lake offers. As one of the best vacations for young couples, you'll find plenty of hip restaurants, breweries, clubs and festivals here.
Spring or Fall in Atlanta, Georgia
Vibrant colors and mild temperatures in the spring and fall make for perfect hand-holding weather in the bustling city of Atlanta. Explore Centennial Olympic Park and major attractions like the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola. Catch a show at one of the city's best music venues by visiting the Tabernacle, a former church turned concert hall. Hungry? Grab some grub and a pint on the patio at Park Tavern (500 10th St., Atlanta) in Midtown, overlooking the city's major green space, Piedmont Park. Take in an outdoor concert at Chastain Park Amphitheater, where you can bring your own food and drinks, and toast to your romantic trip.
Jacksonville, Florida Cures the Summertime Blues
Catch some rays on the beach and “hang 10” in the surf even in a big city—it's possible in Jacksonville. Laid-back beach communities coexist within the same city limits as a vibrant downtown area filled with buzz-worthy restaurants and plenty of arts and culture for a young couple’s getaway. Don't miss the Cummer Museum in downtown with its 2.5 acres of gardens right on the waterfront. It's a short drive to whatever kind of action you seek—cosmopolitan flair or flip-flop fun on the sand. Enjoy the best of both worlds in Jax.
NYC Any Time of Year
It's one of the most romantic cities on the planet if you know where to go. Central Park—New York City's massive urban playground and greatest close escape—is a must, even in the dead of winter or the heat of summer. You'll also find one of the world's great museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, right in the park. After a tour, go north—literally—to the Met’s Rooftop Bar (1000 5th Ave., New York City) where you can enjoy amazing skyline vistas with a cocktail. Try to go during the week when crowds are thinner. And the best cheap date anywhere in the Big Apple is a ride on the Staten Island Ferry—it's free! Take in the towering skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan from the water, and Lady Liberty in the harbor.
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