Romance to Music

from How to Make Every Trip a Honeymoon

Ask strolling musicians to play their favorite local love song for the two of you.

Sing your lover to sleep with a lullaby.

Have a local band—whether mariachis or a steel pan band—play “your” song.

Learn more about the local music, whether it’s blues, reggae, or zydeco.

Request “your song” from the band.

Dance on your hotel balcony.

Memorize a love song—in a foreign language—to sing to your lover.

Check on local music festivals in your hometown.

Buy a CD of a favorite local group you discovered on vacation.

Learn a local dance.

Sing your favorite song—together.

Never walk past street musicians. Grab your partner and dance!