Drumheller - D - Couple Getaways

Welcome to the "D" portion of my ongoing Couple Getaways series.

Maybe you and your special someone aren't looking for a romantic getaway. Maybe you're looking for something a little more primative. A place to be active, hike, or uncover dinosaur fossils.

If so, you should definitely stop through Drumheller in Alberta, Canada. Drumheller is known as dinosaur valley.

The family and I spent a couple of days there and had a wonderful time. Unfortunately we went during an unseasonably hot week so we didn't get to spend as much time outside. We did however enjoy ourselves in the nicely air conditioned The Royal Tyrrell Museum. You can spend the entire day in there. Not only are the exhibits plenty and magnificient, they have a ton of interactive exhibits to lose yourself in.

Other sites to see in Drumheller include:

Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site - where you can explore the 210 foot underground conveyor tunnel, hike up the newly restored Blacksmith Shop, or ride on the 1936 Mancha mine locomotive.

Visit the Fossil World Dinosaur Discovery Centre




Stroll through the Homestead Antique Museum





Check out the amazing Hoodoos






See the world's largest dinosaur made entirely out of steel. It weights 145,000 pounds, is 86 feet high, and is 151 feet long! Very impressive. I was just happy it was made out of steel. I'd never run fast enough from something that huge. You can climb up and look out its giant mouth.



All throughout April I'll be posting about Couple Getaways as part of the A-Z Challenge. I hope you'll stop by for the next destination! No passport necessary ;)

~Ann Cory

Honeymoon in Brazil - B - Couple Getaways

Since more than 30 percent of the earth's remaining forests are in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, it's good motivation to grab your loved one and check out the beautiful blue water, explore the rainforest, and observe the wildlife that sustains it. Whether by foot, raft, canoe, boat, canoe, or from the air, you'll be surrounded by a glorious paradise.



Brazil is famous for two of its white sandy beaches: Copacabana and Ipanema.

What all is there to do in Brazil?

Visit Corcovado Mountain
Couples can enjoy a 25-minute ride uphill on a tram through the dense tropical growth of Tijuca National Park.

Admire the Views from Sugar Loaf
At 1,300 feet, Sugar Loaf is spectacular. Two separate cable cars will take you to the top. It's the perfect setting to watch sunsets.

Stroll Copacabana Beach
By day, enjoy the warm cobalt blue water of Copacabana. Or cool off with a moonlit stroll.

Shop in Ipanema

Visit H. Stern
Jewelry mecca, H. Stern, is THE place where visitors can gaze at over 50,000 pieces of jewelry, many made with gemstones like the Brazil mined blue topaz and amethyst.

Explore Downtown Rio

Savor a Romantic Dinner for Two

Relax in the Seaside Village of Parati
Parati, a charming town built in the 1600s. Its quaint cobblestone streets are lined with shops, restaurants, and galleries.

During the month of April, I'm taking part in the A-Z Challenge. My theme for the posts are Couple Getaways. I hope you'll stop by as I make my way to Z.




~Ann Cory