Romantic Date Ideas

Here are several romantic date ideas and tips.

If you have watched the romantic comedy Pretty Woman, you'll probably remember how Edward Lewis played by Richard Gere surprised and impressed Vivian Ward, who is played by Julia Roberts, by flying her by private jet to San Francisco to see an opera. In contrast to that expensive date, Vivian took the businessman to a park, took off his shoes, got rid of his cell phone and made him lie down with her and read a book to her.

OK, it's only a movie. But those are two of the many romantic date ideas anyone can think of to awe their dates or partners.

Here are some romantic ideas and romance tips. When planning for your romantic evening or outing, what's more important is the reason for it. It should be about spending quality time together, getting to know each other better, enjoying each other's company and making it memorable.

Walk along the beach in the evening and then watch the sun setting and disappear beneath the horizon.
Stargaze at night on a clear sky.
Go back to the place you first dated or kissed.
Dine at a romantic restaurant.
Cook his favorite food for dinner, set the table, include candles, and wine and invite him over. Then watch a romantic comedy or romance movie and cuddle up.
Drive to a park and take walks holding hands. Then go cycling or rowing.
Prepare a picnic basket, have lunch outdoor at a park, lie on his lap and listen to him talk.
Bring snacks, go up a hill and enjoy the view.
If you've known each other for a while, going for a romantic weekend getaway or taking a romantic cruise is a nice change.
Rent a tent in a park and spend the evening having a simple BBQ dinner.