Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and the romance it brings. Many of my fondest romantic memories are those of "summer romances". Sunset strolls along the beach, private camping retreats for two, finger food barbeque... Below is a list of a few ideas from myself and ideas given by Lovingyou.com users! Make the most of your summer and do at least one idea each week!

1. Rent a convertible and take a long scenic drive with the top down!
   
2. Go skinny-dipping!
   
3. Go to a local ice cream shop and share a sundae together.
   
4. Cozy up in an air-conditioned movie theater and watch the latest romantic movies together!
   
5. Have a romantic picnic on the beach or by a lake.
   
6. Have a squirt gun fight. Whoever wins gets a romantic treat of their choice!
   
7. Stay at a five-star hotel and spend the day in pool-side luxury.
   
8. Go water-skiing or try jet-skiing!
   
9. Cool off by making the day margarita day! Blend your favorite mixes and enjoy!
   
10. Go window shopping in an air conditioned mall. Don't forget to make notes for upcoming birthday's or other romantic celebrations!

Romantic Summer Ideas From Our Users!

Spend a lazy day at the park with your honey. Picnic next to a lake or even take out a row boat and relax.
Lynda

Lay on your rooftop at night and find the the stars/constellations together while you're cuddling in each other's arms.
Submitted by Nova

Spend a lazy day lounging on the beaches and have a wonderful moonlit picnic that night. Just think, the crashing waves in your ear, stars in the eyes of your loved one, warm sand on your skin... and of course great food!
Submitted by Lynn

My idea for a perfect summer day would be sitting in the park under a shady tree with that special someone reading poetry to each other.
Submitted by Janatha

Make sure it is a very starry night and take your boyfriend to a beach or lake where there is sand or a pier. If you can use music do it! If not just enjoy the silence and dance and hold each other. It is very romantic!!!
Submitted by jennifer

At night, go skinny-dipping in your pool with a minimum amount of light. Play Marco Polo, (where one partner closes their eyes and calls out Marco. The other partner calls out Polo and the other partner has to try and find them). Once the partner is found, slowly make love to them. You'll want to repeat this for hours and hours. We've tried this with our partners, and we give it a raging 10!
Submitted by Erin and Aimée

One time my boyfriend and I hadn't seen each other's for a long time. When he got back from school, it seemed like something was missing. That night, we decided to go and take a walk on the beach. It ended up relighting the flame. He took a stick and drew in the sand a big heart, and he wrote inside- SARAH + BRYNE FOREVER. It was so romantic it made me cry.
Submitted by Sarah

We didn't have a lot of money, so we bought pizza the one night. Had a bottle of red wine and a blanket. We had a picnic in their backyard with soft music playing. It was GREAT. We looked at the stars and in each other's eyes and we both knew that we were in LOVE. That was the single most wonderful experience I have ever had! It was sincere and straight from the heart!
~ Submitted by Anonymous

For those of you who live in or near a big city with some tall buildings... this will work well... it was the best valentine's day I have ever had... I packed a duffel bag with a red tablecloth, two red candles and candlesticks, a bottle of champagne, and a radio with romantic music on tape.. I took her to the top of the tallest building in town, 72 stories up... to the observation deck... while she was looking at the city and the stars, I set up the tablecloth and everything and started the music... then I told her that when I am with her I feel like I am on top of the world and this is the closest I could get... then I asked her to dance... it was the best day ever!
Submitted by Mike

Get 2 containers of ice cream, put them in a cooler and pack it with plenty of ice. Get some cones and a scooper. Put the cones in a waterproof container. Take her to a beach or a park and surprise her with ice cream cones together. This also works well with smaller coolers with vodka and O.J. for after a nice evening together. Great nitecap!
Submitted by Robert Smith

I know most of you guys do not think about getting out of the car, during a drive-inn º¿º But the most romantic picnic I ever had, was at the drive-inn, when my boyfriend surprised me with a picnic. We sat outside, under the stars, on a rug next to the car. With candles to add that special touch, and watched the movie in each others arms... it sure was a moment to cherish.
Submitted by Anonymous

Pretend that you are tourists for the day. Dress in tropical attire (or something obviously touristy) Purchase a tour book of your city and set out to see the sites. Don't forget to take along the camera for some goofy, but unforgettable pictures. You may want to visit museums, the zoo, historical cites, known tourist traps, etc. This is so much fun, because you may have never gotten around to see the things that you take for granted in your city, state, or town
Submitted by Chanel

Here is a really great romantic idea for all of you! Take your better half, go buy a tent and go camping in the woods! There would be privacy and it would be a great way to spend some quality time with the one you love! Be sure to get a double sleeping bag to keep nice and cozy!
Submitted by M.

Plan an overnight hiking trip but surprise him. So you could watch sunset and sunrise together.
~ Submitted Anonymously

Try going to a place where you could see the city lights, while playing soft instrumental music, then having her very close in your arms and just hug and nibble on her earlobe and whisper to her that she really means a lot to you and that it wouldn't be heaven on earth without her.
~ Submitted by Anonymous

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