{"id":17754,"date":"2016-10-24T18:37:23","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T18:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=17754"},"modified":"2017-10-24T03:38:26","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T03:38:26","slug":"charlottes-got-lot-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/charlottes-got-lot-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte’s Got a Lot for Couples"},"content":{"rendered":"

Charlotte holds a special place in our Gnational Gnomad Ava Roxanne Stritt’s heart. She not only went to college there, she also went on her first date with her husband of over 25 years. Check out her tips below for couples travel in Charlotte, and then head to Spa Travel Gal<\/a> for more of her awesome wellness enhance tips.<\/em><\/p>\n

What type of couple are you? Whether you love adventure, romance or fine dining, Charlotte<\/a> has something for the creation of a complete couple\u2019s vacation no matter what type of couple you and yours might be!<\/p>\n

Next time you are thinking about a little getaway to the Queen City with your mate, check out the perfect spots for just you two!<\/p>\n

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Romantic couples should look for cozy gathering places such as The Punch Room at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte<\/p><\/div>\n

Romantic Couples<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dinner at Charlotte\u2019s most romantic restaurant, The Fig Tree Restaurant<\/a> is the perfect place for romance. The Fig Tree Restaurant is known as the best special occasion destination in Charlotte, be it birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, or Valentine\u2019s Day. The restaurant\u2019s top-notch service staff makes sure that diners get 100% of the attention one deserves for their special night, even if it\u2019s just a regular date night. Chef Greg Zanitsch provides exquisite food and wine to fit the upscale dining rooms of the historic home just outside of Uptown Charlotte.<\/p>\n

Tip: Before you arrive, peruse their website for monthly wine dinners that include delectable pairings.<\/p>\n

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Foodies will rush to this Pork Belly pizza with smoked mozzarella, charred eggplant, red pepper agro dolce and parsley at Stagioni.<\/p><\/div>\n

Foodie Couples <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Spend the night in \u201cItaly\u201d. Dine at Stagioni<\/a>, a historic Tuscan villa in the restaurant that <\/em> deemed the \u201cbest restaurant for romance.\u201d This dimly-lit destination transports you to old Italy with an open kitchen serving wood-fired pizza pies, fresh handmade pastas and hearty entrees. The restaurant entices you to experience four seasons of food.<\/p>\n

Tip: Their wine list is extensive, so choose wisely … then choose again!<\/p>\n

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Adventurous couples love all types of activities in Charlotte no matter what the temperature.<\/p><\/div>\n

Adventurous Couples<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the adventurous couple, the U.S. National Whitewater Center is nirvana. Whether you and your loved one want to play, relax or learn, there are numerous adventure activities to explore. They offer, of course, whitewater fun, film series, marathons and more. Visit www.usnwc.org<\/a> and see what tickles your adventurous fancy!<\/p>\n

Tip: Check out their special series including yoga classes, wine festivals and more.<\/p>\n

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The Aqua Lounge Pool at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte is a perfect place for couples to linger.<\/p><\/div>\n

Luxury Loving Couples<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One special reason why a luxury-loving couple would enjoy The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte<\/a> is that the hotel has recently created two new co-ed gathering locations at The Spa & Wellness Center<\/a>, specifically so that couples can make a day of it and enjoy each other before and after their spa treatments. Gathering options are integrated into the newly re-imagined Aqua Lounge pool area at the spa. This area inspires relaxation, allowing couples to slow down and enjoy the experience together.<\/p>\n

Tip:  After your luxury spa time, slip away to the intimate 15th floor Punch Room, a truly fabulous bar with an alluring essence \u2014 where shared drinks like mixologist Bob Peters\u2019 enticing punches are ideal for twosomes. Continue the cocktail love with crafting your own below. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Mixologist Bob Peters\u2019 enticing punches are ideal for twosomes at The Punch Room<\/p><\/div>\n

Cocktail Crafting Couples<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In addition to offering the most widely recognizable spirit brands, Craft City Social Club <\/a>features an exclusive Cask Barrel Program, highlighting spirits and infusions aged inside a cask barrel traditionally used to cure whiskey and bourbon. Each limited edition spirit is enhanced by the barrel being used. Cocktail aficionado couples can create a personal private reserve batch in liter barrels. One gets to select all the ingredients. Upon your return in a few weeks, you can revel in your own creation. Take another couple back with you so you can share your own personalized recipe for your couple concoction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Charlotte holds a special place in our Gnational Gnomad Ava Roxanne Stritt’s heart. She not only went to college there, she also went on her first date with her husband of over 25 years. 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