Every couple needs to spend time alone to keep their relationship healthy and strong. An anniversary trip is an ideal opportunity for renewing your bond as a couple. For couples that love the outdoors, a luxury cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains will reward them with seclusion and scenic views. Here’s a guide to planning an anniversary trip to remember.

A Guide to Perfect Anniversary Trips

1. Get Rid of Distractions

Minimize the demands on your attention. Keep your phones, tablets, computers, and books safely packed away as much as possible. Take pictures and videos, of course, but don’t use your phone as a distraction. 

2. Avoid Crowds

When you feel like getting away, you’ll have more time together if you visit tourist towns and cities during the offseason or go somewhere remote. A mountain getaway in a secluded cabin can be luxuriously private in winter. The views, also, can be breathtaking. Leave the ski slopes to others. Step into a hot tub or Jacuzzi® instead and admire the view, or warm your toes by the fireplace, with a hot drink in hand.

3. Balance Activities and Downtime

Leave plenty of time in your itinerary for doing nothing at all except relaxing in each other’s company. Sleep in rather than rising to a noisy alarm, and proceed through the day at a leisurely pace. When it’s time to go out for meals, shopping, and touring, focus on having fun without rushing from activity to activity.

4. Don’t Stress About Money

You can ruin a romantic mood by fussing about finances. Your anniversary trip should be a time when you spoil each other. Small luxuries—a nice bottle of wine and a carriage ride—can be had at a relatively modest price. There are always seasonal promotions available to make trips more affordable, too.

With beautiful, secluded luxury cabins in both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN, American Patriot Getaways can provide you with an unforgettably wonderful anniversary trip. To find out about featured deals guest services, and accommodations, call (800) 204-5169, or visit their website for photos, ideas, and pricing.