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Call your hotel concierge before your stay about ways to make your stay extra special—whether that means filling the room with roses or balloons, making restaurant reservations, or getting show tickets.

Pretend there’s a power outage at your hotel. Light a candle. Leave off the TV.

See what romantic add-ons your hotel offers, from a honeymoon package to a la carte items. Even all inclusives offer special romantic touches at a price. Some resorts offer petal-strewn walkways from your door to your bed. Others have a butler draw you a bath specially scented with herbs and lit by candles.Ask for the TV to be removed from your guest room.

Ask the bellman to take a picture of the two of you in your guest room.

Ask for a room away from the street for a quiet stay.

Be sure to request a room with a tub—and an oversize sized if the property offers them.

Book the honeymoon suite.

Buy a honeymoon package for extras like champagne on arrival, breakfast in your room, and a private dinner for two.

Check to see that your bed and breakfast does not allow children.

Ask for a Jacuzzi tub room.

Check with your hotel for availability of in-room videoplayers. Pack an x-rated video. (Check on local pornography laws for international trips, though.)

Consider a couples-only resort. With an emphasis on fun two-by-two, the mood is conducive to romance.

Consider an adults-only resort. You’ll especially find many properties in the Caribbean that allow only guests over age

Fill a bath then sprinkle it with some local flower petals.

Find a hotel room with a private plunge pool or hot tub.

Have a pillow fight.

Have your own disco in the privacy of your room. Set your own dress —or undress—code.

Have your own New Year’s Eve celebration...even though it’s not! Don’t forget the bubbly and the countdown to a new day you’ll spend together.

Have your own toga party using the hotel sheets!

If you rent a room with a private plunge pool, pack some floating candles to tun the pool into a magical enclave. No plunge pool? Fill the tub and sink with water and watch the glow from the bed.

Leave the TV off in your hotel room.

Order room service and eat without using utensils.

Reserve the honeymoon package, whether or not it’s your honeymoon.

Spend the night in an authentic castle—preferably one that’s haunted! You’ll find numerous castles in the UK with accommodations (and many also double as wedding sites!)

Try to book the same room where the two of you stayed before. If it was years ago, set the scene by bringing along some songs you enjoyed then.