WASHINGTON, DC – AARP Travel’s newest research on Romantic Travel reveals that 85% of Americans 45-plus have not taken a romantic vacation in the past two years. Therefore, AARP Love and Relationships Ambassador Dr. Pepper Schwartz explains in a new video that couples should plan a romantic getaway in order to spend quality time and bolster their relationship.
“There is every indication that romantic travel really does refresh a couple’s relationship, makes them feel more in love, and makes them crave each other’s company,” said Dr. Pepper Schwartz, co-author of the newly released book Places for Passion. “And there is also research, which indicates that trying something new is the best bonding mechanism of all.”
But, if a vacation is good and good for you, why are the numbers of those who have taken romantic vacations so low? According to AARP Travel research, people most often cite busy schedules and tight budgets as the primary reasons to forgo a vacation. However, with smart and easy-to-use tools and resources, the perfect romantic vacation can be just as relaxing to plan as it is to enjoy.