Destination Romance: Couples at California Timeshares

Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Do you have plans with your special someone? If not, consider surprising your honey with a timeshare getaway.Just about any timeshare destination can be romantic-snuggle at Colorado ski resort, lounge by the pool in Mexico, walk hand in hand on a Caribbean beach. Or do any or all of these activities at a timeshare in California.

After all, depending where in the state you’d like to visit in February, you can easily ski, swim or walk the beach. You can also dine at outstanding restaurants, take in important sights or act like kids again at a world-class theme park.

Here are just a few areas of California that make great couples-only timeshare getaways:

Napa
From your home base in Napa, explore any of the dozens of wineries in this pretty region of the state. Pick up a bottle at one of the vineyards, then bring it back to your accommodations and soak in the hot tub together. (What’s more romantic than that?!) You can also pack a picnic, hike in the nearby hills, or have a couples’ massage at a spa in glorious wine country.

San Francisco
For a cosmopolitan vacation, head to San Francisco. Sightseeing here is first rate: hop on one of the famous cable cars, snap pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge, take the ferry over to Alcatraz, check out the sea lions at Fisherman’s Warf, browse the shops and dim sum restaurants in Chinatown. Then in the evening, seek out some upscale, fine-dining eateries for a candle-lit meal.

Lake Tahoe
Vacation on the California side of Lake Tahoe, and you have your choice of six major ski resorts-at all of them, champagne powder and gorgeous mountain scenery await. But even if you aren’t skiers, Lake Tahoe is a fun destination for other winter sports, like snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice skating. And if gambling is your thing, you can always cross the border to visit the casinos on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.

Anaheim
Forget “It’s a Small World.” With no kids in tow, you can hit all the thrill rides you want at Disneyland and California Adventure! A timeshare stay in the Anaheim area means you’re not far from the other Southern California theme parks, like San Diego’s Wild Animal Park and Universal Studios Hollywood. A short drive southwest brings you to the California coast, where you can dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean.

Palm Springs
If it’s temperate weather you’re seeking, head to the California desert; the average high in Palm Springs in February is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Known as a “snowbird” retiree destination, Palm Springs actually has a lot of appeal for outdoor enthusiasts, as well. Hike in Indian Canyons or the myriad of trails at the peak of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Mountain biking trails and golf courses abound, as well.

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