By Greg Mattson, ERV Editor - Updated: Dec 19, 2011
Want to recharge the romance batteries with a quick 2 or 3 night escape?
Check out these 3 ideas for air and hotel packages to warm and sunny places in California and Florida, as well as romantic cities like New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Las Vegas.
You’ll find both affordable and luxury vacation packages perfect for year-round getaways.
1. Romantic Mini Vacation Idea: 3 Nights in the Big City Lights

With the hot deals from Priceline.com, you can Save up to $325 on Big City Packages, from $269/pp!
Escape for a fabulous weekend of sightseeing, shopping, dining and entertainment in places like Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York City and Atlanta, GA.
These mini vacation packages include romantic hotels like the MGM Grand in Vegas or the Hilton in San Francisco. You can save by booking the air & hotel as a package, and still choose not only your accommodation but also your flight departure time.
2. Mini Vacation Packages: 3 or 4 night Luxury Getaways

Need some sunshine time and want to be pampered this winter of 2009-2010? Check out this Warm Weather Sale!!
Get out of the cold and into the sun! Auctions start at 65% OFF - Buy Now packages up to 40% OFF
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These package specials can put you into a luxury hotel or resort at a fraction of the regular price. Imagine 3 or 4 nights in a luxurious and romantic room in Mexico, Florida, Arizona or Palm Springs, CA. Luxury extras can often include designer rooms and spa suites, complimentary wine, cocktails and breakfast.
Bidding on these travel auctions is quick and easy - your romantic nights in South Beach, La Jolla, or Scottsdale, AZ could be just a winning bid away!
3. Romantic & Cheap Mini Vacation: Top Deals from Travelocity

For an affordable and romantic weekend away: Top10_Check out Travelocity's Top 10 Deals!
- lots of destinations to pick from: Enjoy some lunchtime “chowda” together in Boston, learn to line dance at one of the fun Country saloons in Dallas, or take a fun trolley tour around the Gaslamp quarter in San Diego.