Editorials

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Villa Vera, Acapulco, Mexico

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High Time for High Tea

5 Ways to Make Any Restaurant Meal Romantic

by Paris Permenter & John Bigley

Is "romantic meal" synonymous with "Valentine's Day" or "expensive" in your book? Think again! Any meal can turn into a romantic outing, whether you're out for a night of fast food, visiting your favorite local eatery, or enjoying a meal on a romantic vacation.

Here are some tips to turn your next restaurant meal into a romantic escape, regardless of your budget:

*Play footsies through the meal.

*Share a dessert--with one fork.

*Spend the whole meal only talking about what you like about each other.

*Toast each other, recalling the best part of the day.

*Ask for champagne flutes or wine glasses -- for your iced tea or soft drinks.

Husband and wife team Paris Permenter and John Bigley have authored over 20 guidebooks and also edit the FREE Lovetripper.com,  a romantic travel magazine featuring worldwide destinations.

Copyright 2001 Paris Permenter and John Bigley