Date Night Idea # 5: Plan a Day Trip

If you haven't had the time for a vacation lately, take the next best thing... a day trip! Escaping to a nearby city, or for an excursion is the perfect way to spend one-on-one time with your partner.

To start planning you'll need to do the following:

• Decide where you want to go.
  - A nearby city within 100 miles distance.
  - A hot air balloon ride.
  - A local museum or art gallery.
  - A train adventure.
  - A lake or beach.
  - A fair or event taking place nearby.
  
  
• Decide what day you want to go.
  Once the day is decided, see if there are any special events or fairs taking place anywhere within 100 miles. You might find something of interest.
• Determine how long your trip will be. Will it be a half-day, full day or even extended?
  The length of your day trip will help you determine what type of food plans, transportation and entertainment plans you'll need to make.
• Figure out what additional items you'll need to bring. Wherever you go you should always bring: a map, extra non-perishable food, sunscreen, blankets, additional clothes and a camera for catching those memorable moments! If you decide to have a picnic lunch or dinner, you'll need to bring picnic items. If the place you're going to will be cold, bring a blanket and warm clothing. If you're going to the beach, bring towels and additional clothing.
• Locations I might choose living near Atlanta:

Helen, Ga

Gatlinburg, TN

Chattanooga, TN

Jekyll Island, GA

Savannah, GA