As the holiday season approaches, schedules tend to pile up with family visits, travel, cooking, shopping and more. Naturally, it gets harder to steal some alone time for just you and your significant other.
This year, take a break from all the shopping and decorating and sneak away to the Shenandoah Valley for a relaxing couple’s weekend. The Shenandoah Valley is so full of beautiful scenery, local wine and food and cozy bed-and-breakfasts that you will never want to go back home.. Here are some ideas to plan your escape:
Check in at the scenic Iris Inn that overlooks Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. With the Unforgettably Romantic Getaway package, you can enjoy a one- to two-hour in-room couple’s massage, a picnic lunch and chocolate-covered strawberries with a glass of wine.
Hike up Upper Hawksbill Trail for a light lunch and bird’s-eye view of the valley. There, you can watch the sun rise or set over the peaks of the mountains for a romantic backdrop to conclude the hike. You can also opt to ride through the valley on a guided horseback-riding tour.
Unwind from your hike at Shenandoah Vineyard, one of the valley’s premier wineries. For just $8 per person, you can taste a collection of eight wines with local cheeses and sausage while relaxing inside or outside beneath the grape.
Eat dinner at the Blue Apron Restaurant & Red Rooster Bar, known for its elegant fine dining, particularly its steak and seafood. Enjoy a glass of wine from their extensive wine list along with a dessert.
Drive through Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive on your way home for a breathtaking view of the valley and take pictures that will leave the rest of your family envious this holiday season.
