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Surprise Long Weekend Getaway with the Wife
Posted on 2/24/19 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 2/24/19 at 8:27 pm
So my wife is finishing up her Master’s on March 15th, and I’m trying to surprise her with a long weekend for the 2 of us (3 nights, as we have two kids, and that’s as long as I can rig up childcare without telling her about it) as a way of showing my appreciation for all her hard work. My ideal travel dates are the last weekend of March (28th-31st). Travel has to be domestic because her passport is expired and she obviously can’t get it renewed without throwing up red flags, plus not having enough time at this point.
We live in Nashville, and I’m thinking of the following places:
NYC - she’s been before, but I haven’t, and she keeps telling me we need to go together
Vegas - I’ve been plenty of times, but never with her. She has never been. Same as NYC, she says we need to go together soon
Seattle - neither of us has been, both want to go.
San Diego - same as Seattle
I’m leaning towards NYC, but not sure 3 days is really enough to take it in. Does the travel board have an opinion on which destination is best for this trip and then suggestions of things to do while there to maximize the trip?
We live in Nashville, and I’m thinking of the following places:
NYC - she’s been before, but I haven’t, and she keeps telling me we need to go together
Vegas - I’ve been plenty of times, but never with her. She has never been. Same as NYC, she says we need to go together soon
Seattle - neither of us has been, both want to go.
San Diego - same as Seattle
I’m leaning towards NYC, but not sure 3 days is really enough to take it in. Does the travel board have an opinion on which destination is best for this trip and then suggestions of things to do while there to maximize the trip?
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Posted on 2/24/19 at 8:37 pm to Shenanigans
New York. For a short trip, that’s easily the shortest flight for you to make, and getting a restaurant reservation at somewhere nice would be a great way to celebrate.
Posted on 2/24/19 at 8:41 pm to Shenanigans
NYC for sure. Plenty to do and you won’t waste a ton of time traveling to the west coast.
Posted on 2/24/19 at 9:05 pm to AbitaFan08
I was leaning this way and looking for confirmation. 2 responses in and seems like the easy choice.
Any specific area to search for about where to stay? Don’t know that I have the Marriott points to cover the entire trip but would prefer a Marriott property to continue collecting points.
Also, we’ll fly Southwest. Should I fly into LGA or EWR?
Any specific area to search for about where to stay? Don’t know that I have the Marriott points to cover the entire trip but would prefer a Marriott property to continue collecting points.
Also, we’ll fly Southwest. Should I fly into LGA or EWR?
Posted on 2/24/19 at 9:14 pm to Shenanigans
Seattle was a good long weekend for us in 2009.
Day one Mount Ranier/Ferry ride
Day two Seattle
Day three Olympic peninsula
Day one Mount Ranier/Ferry ride
Day two Seattle
Day three Olympic peninsula
Posted on 2/24/19 at 9:17 pm to Shenanigans
Definitely EWR. LGA is a pain in the arse while it’s under construction, and EWR has a train that will bring you right into Penn Station for like $13.
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:15 pm to Shenanigans
Not a lot of time to do too much. Don't take it all up by flying all around.
But...
My thoughts...
Nearby?
Blackberry Farm
Grove Park Inn
Flying?
Turks and Caicos. Hands down. Through Charlotte, from here, it wasn't more than 4 or so hours. Very close by for an island.
But...
My thoughts...
Nearby?
Blackberry Farm
Grove Park Inn
Flying?
Turks and Caicos. Hands down. Through Charlotte, from here, it wasn't more than 4 or so hours. Very close by for an island.
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:49 pm to Nole Man
Appreciate the response but we can’t do international due to her passport being expired, and we’ve been to the Smokies many times due to both of us being from TN.
Posted on 2/24/19 at 11:44 pm to Shenanigans
Does she like surprises?
Would she rather a staycation someplace closer and more relaxing?
NYC offers plenty for a quick weekend, but it won’t be restful (flying, busy city). Figure out what she’d prefer before you get stuck on a grand gesture.
Would she rather a staycation someplace closer and more relaxing?
NYC offers plenty for a quick weekend, but it won’t be restful (flying, busy city). Figure out what she’d prefer before you get stuck on a grand gesture.
Posted on 2/25/19 at 12:51 am to Shenanigans
San Diego is amazing. Temecula is nearby with a bunch of nice vineyards.
Posted on 2/25/19 at 6:53 am to Shenanigans
quote:
Appreciate the response but we can’t do international due to her passport being expired, and we’ve been to the Smokies many times due to both of us being from TN.
NP. Was thinking "special trip". "Short time". Don't want it all caught up traveling.
BTW, had some friends that just got back from Blackberry Farms. Pricey, but talk about something special! And it's in TN. Just sayin'.
But, but back to the OP..
How about...
California's Monterey Peninsula? The California coast is spectacular! Big Sur. Ventana Inn. Wow. LINK Carmel is magical with a number of quaint cottages to rent. You could stay in San Francisco going or coming back for the night. Go visit the quaint towns of Sausalito and Tiberon. Nothing better than having dinner and looking at San Francisco across the bay at night. Great day hiking on Angel Island. Alcatraz. Hell, San Francisco would be a great trip.
Been to New Orleans? Lived there for 4 years. The restaurants! OMG. March would be great. Blow it out and stay in The Royal Sonesta. We stayed in the Hotel Mazarin on Bienville a few years ago. Completely redone. Great stay.
I would echo the Olympic Peninsula as well, but again, not much time to do it right. We LOVED Lake Crescent Lodge.
Let us know what you end up with and congrats to her! Know the feeling when you get that done.
Posted on 2/25/19 at 8:12 am to Nole Man
You might also consider Chicago. A lot like NYC, but not as hectic and the L is a much easier system to navigate than NY’s Subway.
I wouldn’t do NYC in 3 days. You’ll end up being disappointed by all the things you couldn’t do.
Vegas is tailor made for 3 day trips and much cheaper than NYC. Just my two cents...
I wouldn’t do NYC in 3 days. You’ll end up being disappointed by all the things you couldn’t do.
Vegas is tailor made for 3 day trips and much cheaper than NYC. Just my two cents...
Posted on 2/25/19 at 8:39 am to Shenanigans
Another vote for NYC. I did similar for a surprise birthday trip for my wife. Direct flight from MSY to EWR and we were out sight seeing before lunch on Friday morning. We were able to get a lot in in just a few days.
Posted on 2/25/19 at 7:38 pm to speckledawg
Thanks all - very strongly leaning towards NYC even though I know we can’t accomplish it all in 3 days. Hopefully it’s the first of many trips up there for us.
So I’ve gleaned that I need to make sure we fly into EWR. Anyone have any specific properties they’d suggest us staying at and any “must do” activities/restaurants/landmarks? Assuming she will definitely want to see World Trade, but not sure what else she saw on her previous trip to the city.
So I’ve gleaned that I need to make sure we fly into EWR. Anyone have any specific properties they’d suggest us staying at and any “must do” activities/restaurants/landmarks? Assuming she will definitely want to see World Trade, but not sure what else she saw on her previous trip to the city.
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