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The great escape
It's not just singletons that look for holiday romance. Many long-term couples also regard holidays as the perfect time to boost their own 'lurve dials'. A trip away can be just the break partners need to get back into each other and to rediscover the emotions buried beneath the routines of everyday life.
Make the most of your time away
Holidays are the ideal time to flake out, relax and recover from the daily stresses and strains we all endure. You can replenish your energy levels, and regenerate the vigour that too often has been lacking between you and your partner. For these reasons it's a good idea to escape somewhere that's not frantically busy, where you can have a lie in, laze on the beach or unwind with long leisurely walks. Holidays are also the perfect time to have long laid-back chats. Take the opportunity to update each other on your thoughts and feelings. I don't mean discussing the central heating or how the kids are doing in school - but talking through your hopes, dreams and anxieties.
One idea is to make a mental list of topics you'd like to discuss. Where do you and your partner see yourselves in five years? What's the one thing you'd most like to change in your lives? Maybe you could choose a different topic every day and talk it through.
At the same time, make an effort to build up the romance. Even if you're on a family holiday, create time to be alone and snuggle up. Plan to have at least one romantic meal where you both dress up, crack open some nice wine, light the candles and reflect on the early days of your relationship. Conjure up the feelings and sheer excitement you felt in each other's company when you first got together.
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