Joe and Tessa Hildebrand of Highlands Ranch are the recipients of this week’s $25 gift card for their money-saving idea for upping the romance quotient on a getaway in their home state.
“We take advantage of OpenTable’s ‘Special Requests for the Maitre D’ to let establishments know when we’re celebrating an anniversary. This helps to ensure a superior dining experience when we plan to go somewhere we’re unlikely to return, because we’re at a special vacation destination and/or it’s considerably more upscale than our usual restaurant choices.”
The Hildebrands point out that getting this extra attention costs them nothing, and makes their experience feel more special — and often results in things such as complimentary desserts, tables with a view and “over-the-top service.”
For ideas for places to go for romantic getaways, check out the online-only story
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