Traveling or going on a vacation on a budget is necessary considering the rising cost of fuel and basic commodities. If you are really serious on cutting back on vacation expenses, you can always consider traveling with your entire family as a group. And you may consider a cheap weekend getaway instead of a full blown vacation if you are low on funds this year.If you are planning a romantic vacation getaway, bas your decisions on mutual likes and dislikes. If you are going to plan it, make sure that you are both into the activities you plan. Plan ahead to arrange as much as you can ahead of time without over-planning your schedule.