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There’s something romantic about Puerto Rico.  The cobblestone streets bordered by brightly colored buildings.  The architecture that makes you feel like you might be in Europe.  The prickly heat that can quickly turn into buckets of water falling from the sky, but only for long enough for the two of you to duck into a bar to dry off and share a sangria and a laugh.  The sandy beaches and warm water that beckon you in for a swim.  Puerto Rico is most definitely a romantic destination for couples. If you plan on staying in Old San Juan, the most romantic hotel is Hotel El Convento , across Plaza de las Monjas (Nun’s Square) from the Catedral de San Juan Bautista.  The Hotel El Convento first opened in 1651 as a Carmelite convent.  The convent fell into disrepair in the early 1900s, serving as a store, a dance hall, and then a flophouse, but was restored and opened as a hotel in 1962.  This beautiful Puerto Rico hotel is decorated in the Spani...

On our quest for weekend getaway destinations, we discovered a pretty little place that may not be on your radar if you don’t live in the Virginia area.  Prince William County is a great Virginia weekend getaway destination.  Coming from the west coast, we devoted a four-day weekend to this pretty little piece of Northern Virginia.  Prince William County works either as a Virginia weekend vacation or as a side trip from Washington, D.C.  Prince William County has small town charm, Civil War history, and gorgeous landscapes.  Its relaxed pace and open spaces make it easy to forget the most powerful city in America is just a short drive away. Discover Two Important Civil War Battlefields A big draw for travelers from across the country is the east coast’s Civil War Battlefields.  Prince William County offers travelers a two-for-one special with Manassas National Battlefield Park .  Two important Civil War battles were fought here, both of which were vi...