WEEKEND GETAWAYS NOW RANK AS FAVORITE WAY FOR 30 MILLION COUPLES TO REKINDLE ROMANCE, NATIONAL SURVEY SHOWS

AT TIMEFORTWO.COM THESE GETAWAYS ARE A CLICK AWAY!

(Scottsdale, AZ) --- Over 30 million couples a year are discovering that week-end getaways are an easy, yet exciting way, to keep romance alive in their relationships, reports the Travel Industry Association.

"Quick vacations have become the perfect way for couples to get away from their daily hassles and rejuvenate their love lives at the same time," says William Norman, President and CEO of the Travel Industry Association. "Today's couples are working harder and longer. Their free time is dominated with kids, chores, and outside activities. As a result, Americans, especially married couples, love to get away to rekindle the romantic feelings in their relationships," he added.

This is confirmed in a survey conducted by Hyatt Hotels and Honeymoon Magazine that reports 86% of respondents said being away from their home environment make them feel more romantic.

WHY A WEEKEND GETAWAY?

"Today's over-scheduled couples often have difficulty setting aside time for each other during the workweek. A weekend getaway offers a truly refreshing change of pace, whether you want to slow things down or speed them up," observed Barbara and Michael Jonas, nationally-known experts on romance and relationships, and the authors of The Book of Love, Laughter & Romance.

"There are no beds to make, no children to supervise and no meals to cook, just a lot of uninterrupted time with your partner to rekindle the spark in your relationship," Barbara Jonas added.

"A short weekend away can actually be more refreshing than a longer vacation since they take less preparation and travel time. With only minimal planning, any couple can enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating trip that will have them feeling enthusiastic and ready to start a new week," says Michael.

The Jonas', who've been married for 38 years, founded their company, Time For Two, to address the needs of couples that want to keep their relationship fresh and exciting.

Couples can even select a romantic experience to share through the comfort and convenience of their own computer: the company's website, www.timefortwo.com, offers hundreds of choices for romantic getaway travel packages from the traditional bed and breakfast and quaint inn to full service hotels, resorts and urban hideaways; most of which can be easily booked on-line. 

Making it easy and convenient to book, timefortwo.com offers the most comprehensive romantic package choices available on-line. Most of the packages include special amenities that create a romantic ambience - champagne on arrival, chocolates, flowers, bubble bath and breakfast in the room. Many of these properties also feature Time for Two's games as the centerpiece for their romantic getaway weekends.

WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR ROMANTIC RENDEZVOUS:

You're all booked and ready to go…so what do you pack for your romantic rendezvous? Time For Two suggests that the old standbys may be obvious, but nevertheless essential. Their tips include: an alluring outfit for that romantic dinner - if you're not ordering room service; something seductive to "slip into" after dinner; scented travel candles for creating the right atmosphere; and an assortment of soothing lotions and bath gels, all of which help "heighten the mood."

FUN AND FANTASY

In addition to providing romantic travel opportunities, www.timefortwo.com also offers couples engaging suggestions and playful products to create an entire romantic experience and serve as fun-filled reminders of why they fell in love in the first place.

The prime example is the company's best-selling board game, "An Enchanting Evening." Described by ABC News as "love, laughter and romance in a box," the game offers couples an opportunity to enrich their time together and remind them what makes their relationship special. In addition, Time For Two also has a selection of other romantically themed games, including Fan the Flames, To Know You...Better, and Romantic Sensations!

The company's website also features a variety of beautifully scented candles; books and music; massage lotions and bath gels; an assortment of deluxe picnic baskets for two; and lush lounging robes, all perfect for taking along on a romantic tryst.

Time For Two has received thousands of responses from couples that have followed their recommendations and, afterwards, shared with them how much closer they felt to each other.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Time For Two markets its signature and branded products, to stores, catalogs and hotels throughout the United States and Canada; and through its web site: www.timefortwo.com. For those without Internet access, please call (800) 776-7662 for more information and to order Time for Two's products and romantic travel getaways directly.