10 Romantic Staycation Ideas For Couples

You don't need to jump on a plane in order to have a romantic vacation. Need a break but can't travel? Go on a romantic staycation!

If you and your partner need that quality alone time together, but can't quite travel, then consider a staycation. Exploring your local city or town together in ways you never have before can be romantic. Make this weekend special by trying one of these 10 romantic staycation ideas.

One idea is take a historical tour of your city. Taking a tour could actually teach you a few things you never knew about the place besides that the certain sites attract so much tourists that it adds on a few more minutes to your commute.

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Another option is a fitness staycation. When you are away and you'be booked a place in a beautiful hotel with a large pool and spa don't you get excited? Stir up this excitement all over again by visiting a large gym in your area and enjoy the gym, spa and some classes. The best part? You both go home to your own bed at the end of the day!

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Catwoman vs Wonder Woman.

Halloween is fast approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about the costumes you and your sweetie will be donning this year. Couples costumes can be a hassle, but never fear, because YourTango is here with a list of stellar costumes for lesbian couples.

1. Peppermint Patty and Marcie: Let's be real here folks; they're soul mates. All you need is a pair of over-sized Tees and shorts (green and black for Patty, orange for Marcie), sandals for Patty and big glasses for Marcie.

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2. Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas: For the literature lovers out there, go with some 1940s suits and sensible shoes.

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3. Daphne and Velma: Become your own mystery-solving duo with a purple dress and Pink boots for Daphne, and an orange sweater and red mini skirt for Velma. Don’t forget those knee socks!

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4. Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy: Go for a harlequin print bodysuit and jester’s hat for Harley, and a green corset or dress with accompanying tights for Ivy.

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5. Jessica Rabbit and Female-Roger Rabbit: Who gets to be the bombshell? Both of you! Gather up a red wig, splashy dress and purple gloves for Jessica, and a red romper, bunny ears and bow tie for Roger.

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6. Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West: Who’s the good one and who’s the bad one? That’s for you two to decide. Add some tulle to an old bridesmaid dress to become Glinda, the Good Witch, and use any high-necked black dress to become the Witch of the West. The key here is makeup.

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7. Tinker Bell and Peter Pan: Hey, women often play the role of Peter Pan. Become the lovable green duo with a few easy steps. For Peter, coordinate your shades of green with leggings and an artfully cut-up Tee. For Tinker Bell, shred up a green mini-dress, add wings and spread your fairy dust.

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8. Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald: Thrift store time! Find a suit for F. Scott and a drop-waist dress for Zelda. Then, just slick back or crimp your hair, depending on which character you chose.

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9. Sappho and Aphrodite: Rock your inner Greek goddess/poet with a white, Grecian style gown and gold painted leaves in your hair.

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10. Wonder Woman and Catwoman: Dig up a black bodysuit, tail and ears for Catwoman, and the iconic unitard, crown and boots for Wonder Woman. In addition to being totally badass, you have the fun of play-fighting all night.

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11. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Soul mates in any iteration, as long as you have the deerstalker cap and some long coats, you’re good to go.

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12. Amy Pohler and Tina Fey: Though not technically a couple, this hilarious duo rocks every setting. Recreate their Golden Globes success with some glittery gold gowns and sneakers.

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13. Any two ladies from Game of Thrones: Who wouldn't want to be one of these seriously gorgeous, ass-kicking girls? Halloween’s your perfect chance to do so. Depending on which way you go, you’ll need either armor, furs or, you know, whatever the heck it Daenerys is wearing. And wigs are a must, of course!

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Sequin-free zone.

Sequined, glittery costumes are so overdone and stereotypical, and they're not for everyone anyway. Besides, dressing up is so much more fun when you have a partner. Check out these thirteen costume ideas for couples inspired by films, TV shows and good old ghostly ingenuity.

1. Tonto and the Lone Ranger: keep it simple. A suit, star, mask and hat for the Lone Ranger, and breeches, a long wig and face paint for Tonto. Easy!

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2. Batman and Robin: you can make your own costumes with some bodysuits and belts (though if you can get your hands on some of those fantastic rubber suits from Batman Forever, totally go for it).

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3. Firemen (and we mean legit uniforms): The only thing you need to pick up here is the helmet. The rest you can fake with a blue T, red suspenders and black or yellow pants. Of course, if things get hot, you can always lose the shirt…

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4. Top Gun’s Maverick and Goose: all you need here are some green jumpsuits, a few badges, those iconic sunglasses and a supercool attitude.

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5. 300’s Leonidas and Stelios: this one couldn’t be any easier. Just get your hands on some boy shorts (leather, preferably), a cape and something sharp.

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6. Thor and Loki: this one might take a little work. As long as you have the cape, hammer and some kind of armor, Thor is good to go. Loki will definitely require a wig and a creative leather coat.

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7. Cowboy and Rodeo Clown: Rodeo Clown isn’t too far off from Hobo. Just add colorful makeup! As for the cowboy, go classic with jeans, chaps, a vest and a ten gallon hat. You just have to flip a coin to see who hides in the barrel.

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8. Ninja Turtles: Pick your two favorites and get creative with green bodysuits, and patterned fabric over backpacks for the shells. Don’t forget the masks! Grab another couple to complete the quartet. Cowabunga, dude!

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9. Bert and Ernie: could this be any easier? Just get some striped sweaters and face paint, and voila, you’re Sesame Street’s number one duo! Don’t forget the rubber ducky, of course.

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10. Cop and Convict: Go with an orange jumpsuit (it is the new black, after all), and a nightstick and handcuffs for your other half. The fun part is what you get to do with the handcuffs later.

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11. Mario and Luigi: you could knock these costumes out with one trip to the thrift store. Get matching blue overalls, two t-shirts and matching caps. Easy peasy!

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12. Day of the Dead revelers: you can wear just about anything you want. The key factor here is the impressive face paint. You can compete to see who comes up with the more creative design.

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13. Wolverine and Cyclops: Leather pants and jackets will do for both characters. Wolverine needs his signature hair and blades. For Cyclops, dig up a pair of tinted sunglasses. Or go old school and trick or treat in full latex bodysuits. Gather up other couples to make the full team!

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Kissing Photobombs: 10 Photos Ruined By Couples Making Out

Have you ever had picture hijacked by a couple making out?

Ever take a photo that's so Facebook profile worthy that you want to just stop talking to your friends and upload it right then and there on the dance floor? That is, until you notice the couple going at it in the background. Yup, looks like you've been photobombed — kissing photobombed.

We've started to notice we're not the only ones with photos of ourselves overshadowed by clubgoers who can't keep their hands off each other. Turns out, the entire internet is having the same problem. Couples are making out all over our pictures, stealing the show one hand-on-the-butt at a time.

Take a look at some of the best pictures featuring the newest photobomb epidemic.

1. Nope, can't use this one as next year's Christmas card.

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2. You know you're in Vegas when you can't take a single photo without this background.

3. Forget the homemade sausage, what's their deal? They just meat?

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4. This one's getting fram— oh wait, no, no, definitely not.

5. Yeah, yeah, pretty dress, can you move to the right? Need to see something.

6. It might be your bachelorette party, but we all know who's having a better time.

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7. Young love: powerful enough to take attention away from the president. 

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8. Well, here's something even an obsecure Instagram filter can't hide.

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9. How can two people steal the limelight from a wild and crazy group of 8? Like this.

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10. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Sometimes we learn this at a young age.

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Cook up a storm in the kitchen. Bon appétit! Here are the most stimulating date night ideas for foodies.

Why should you have your next hot date night in the kitchen? Because the next best thing to a full-body orgasm is seeing, smelling and eating something that ignites our taste buds, exceeds our imagination and plays with our senses. Yes, food is unquestionably the most powerful aphrodisiac known to mankind and absolutely the way to your partner's heart.

The great news is that having different taste buds and food preferences doesn't change this truth. If you prefer hamburgers and beer to foie gras, then the perfect burger with a perfectly-chilled beer is waiting just for you. No matter what food you prefer, the gift of culinary pleasure, especially when it comes from your sweetheart, will send your libido up a dozen notches. Need more convincing or directions? I've listed five fun, food-related date night ideas for couples who love to eat and cook. These are in order from nice to naughty, so don't jump ahead! Think of it as a "culinary foreplay."

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1. Invite the neighbors for a potluck group date. Progressive dinners have been around forever. Many of us work so hard we've become disconnected from our communities. And when we do have time for ourselves, there's so much pressure on a couple to entertain each other. Take the load off. Gather five to 15 couples, pick a few homes within walking distance (it's good to walk so you don't need a designated driver) and make each stop a course in the dinner. Each couple can cook one of the courses. It's important to select something that can be prepped ahead of time and served or heated easily. You want to enjoy the evening with your sweetheart and friends, and not worry about cleaning up too much. The best part is, you'll get acknowledgement for your creation combined with laughter and love.

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2. Shop a farmers' market. One of the most exciting things about preparing food together is the joy of co-creation. A great place to start is the local farmers' market. Grab a canvas grocery bag and walk through the market picking your favorite fresh, locally-grown items. Consider making a soup, an amazing salad, or grilled vegetables to go with your entrée. Some markets sell grass-feed beef and fresh-caught seafood—it's your choice. Be sure to grab the most yummy-looking hand-crafted dessert to finish the evening. Keep reading...

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