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Plan a Hometown HolidayParis Permenter & John Bigley To travel or not to travel For many romantic travelers, that is the question. The decision of whether to travel or not during these troubled times is a personal one, a choice only the two of you can make. But whether you choose to make an international or a domestic trip, you still can travel and enjoy all the romance and freedom that come with getting away from home. Whether your reason is security, budget, or just a shortage of time, consider a vacation in your own hometown! Think about these options: Rent an RV for a weekend rendezvous where the bed is never more than a few steps away! Check into weekend specials at city hotels that primarily function as business hotels. Many offer special weekend leisure packages -- you might get a romantic suite for the price of a standard room during the week. Take off driving down local backroads. At each intersection, flip a coin to chart your course. Act like tourists in your own hometown -- down to the cameras and clothes. Be sure to ask people to take your picture at local landmarks. Book a stay in a romantic bed and breakfast near your home. Plan a day trip within a few hours of your hometown. Schedule a days vacation in your own hometown. How many sites have you missed that you would have visited if you were a vacationer in your hometown
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