Admittedly, this entry’s aimed slightly more towards the guys. So ladies, feel free to share it with the man in your life.
Don’t Plan Last Minute for Valentine’s in Ocean City
Fellas: Valentine’s Day is not just approaching. When it comes to trip planning, it’s the 11th hour, 59th minute!!! Truth is, for those of us who work (yes some people still do this), a minimal notice of two weeks is required, for requesting time off. Although this year, you may be able to circumvent that situation, as long as you don’t mind wrapping your stay up on Sunday evening… This wouldn’t work for me, and quite frankly feels a bit rushed. So what’s the solution?
Plan a romantic trip, for later on in the month. A lot of hotels are running Valentines Day specials the entire month of February. Simply go online find the cheapest place to stay, make a reservation, print off your confirmation, and slide it inside a box of chocolates – easy enough right??? Not exactly, after all keep in mind this move is a preemptive strike in order to show that special someone in your life how much they mean to you. This means you’ll need to put some serious thought into it, or you can take the easy way out, and let me do all the heavy lifting for you. The fact that your still reading tells me your answer, but that’s ok, I’ve got you covered, just keep reading.
Bayside Hotels in Ocean City for Valentine’s Day
Sunsets are needed for Romance
So when booking a place, you’ll need to rewire that part of your brain that you usually use for planning a beach vacation. This is not a summer vacation with the kiddos, where you need to worry about how far you’re going to have to drag that boogie board. Different areas of Ocean City offer different things, and since this is a romantic getaway, I invite you to think outside the box and consider a stay on the bay. Yes, the bay. While there’s nothing wrong with staying oceanfront, or anywhere else for that matter, staying on the bay is something different for most visitors, and offers its unique charms. The bay is more tranquil than the ocean and offers a much more laid back atmosphere. This location will also be key when it comes to cashing in on Ocean City’s most romantic of features–the sunsets! No matter whether you’re strolling along in Northside Park, enjoying a meal in one of the many bay front eateries, or watching from your own private balcony, the sun setting over the bay is a captivating scene. Even the best of photographs don’t due it a justice. You simply have to be there!
Bayside Restaurant in Ocean City for Valentine’s Day
Bayview Bar & Grill
So now that we’ve got your accommodations covered. I’ll skip the part where I tell you to contact a florist and have roses delivered to the hotel before you arrive. I know you already thought of that. Instead let’s focus on the food because, as nice as it sounds, the truth is we really can’t live on love alone. And face it, no intimate getaway is complete without out a meal worthy of remembering! For this I follow inside the same (adults only) basic framework that we’ve already established in this post and recommend Bayview Bar & Grill in the Residence Inn Ocean City. The setting is comfortable and contemporary. You’ll have seating options from traditional tables to bar seating. My wife and I almost always sit at the bar, but I understand how that might not work for everyone. The menu is bistro-style bar. Also I strongly recommend saving a bit of room for dessert!
Spain Wine Bar
Spain is hard to beat for Valentine’s Day. The view alone makes it romantic. Add the amazing wine list, bourbon selection – oh, just make that an amazing drink selection – and add in tapas to share and you have the night you dreamed of!
Spain serves up exquisite tapas style pairings and savory paella with a view.
Plan is Set
SO THERE YOU HAVE IT. An outlined, detailed, and comprehensive plan for spending a romantic weekend away with your significant other in the lap of luxury or take your chances and end up in the dog house! The choice is yours, my friends…
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