15 Romantic Experiences You Should Have by 40 According to Science

Getting swept off your feet with a last-minute vacation

There’s no denying that planning a trip can be fun—in fact, according to a study published in Applied Research in Quality of Life, it’s the part of vacationing that boosts participants’ happiness the most. That said, if you want peak romance, getting swept off your feet with a romantic vacation certainly beats comparing fares and booking hotels. Even if it’s just a short trip to a nearby bed-and-breakfast and not a grand excursion, having someone else take the reins and surprise you is about as romantic as it gets.