OK, so William and Kate made romance look easy on their cross-Canada tour, but come on—they had an entire army of staff to make sure the flights were booked, the Champagne chilled and the wardrobe appropriately stocked.

Book the best seat in the house

Fairmont Chateau Laurier near Parliament Hill

Nothing like watching fireworks to get you in the mood to make a few of your own. As Will and Kate discovered, Ottawa’s the place to celebrate Canada Day on July 1, but you don’t need Royal cred to stake a table on the dining terrace of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier near Parliament Hill for a stunning view of the evening fireworks show.

Kick up your heels

Alberta Boot Company

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the famous Calgary Stampede, and all it takes is a pair of Wrangler jeans and pair of good boots to unleash your inner cowboy. The Royals wore custom-made kicks from the family-owned Alberta Boot Company that cost about $1,000 a pair, but you can own something similar off the shelf for around $200.

Get off the grid

Skoki Lodge

Sometimes you just need to unplug from the demands of the world and make time for your sweetie. Why not book a retreat to bucolic Dalvay-by-the-Sea in P.E.I. (site of the much-photographed post-dragon boat race Royal Hug), or rustic Skoki Lodge (pictured) in Lake Louise (where the couple bunked for one blissful, spotlight-free night)? Overnight rates start at a mere $159 and $139, respectively.

Dress for success

If clothes make the duchess, who knows what they'd do for your love life? While it’s true there was a run on Kate’s classy Canadian-designed Smythe navy blazer, real fashionistas still prefer home-grown indie labels. Look to St. Denis in Montreal, Queen St. West in Toronto and Main St. in Vancouver.

Feed your love

Possibly the first time a Royal has been photographed eating in public, it was Atlantic seafood, and it was on Canadian soil. Was it just a nod to relaxed Monarchy 2.0 protocol? No way. Canadian chefs are known for their commitment to locally sourced cuisine. That's good enough for royalty...