First wedding anniversary coming up

[CRA]

If you are leaving on Friday and got to work Monday....I would rule Vegas out. You wouldn't have time to relax and would be dragging ass on Monday.

[g5jamz]

3 day trip really isn't cost effective to fly anywhere and stay...

driving's getting about as bad

Ever heard of a staycation? People around Raleigh go and stay at the Umstead. 5 star w/ spa and save on gas/flight.

[cookinwithgas]

Yeah the whole flying thing is not working out too well.

We are going on a big family trip to New England in August. Unfortunately the Sawx are out of town when we are there but we may do a stadium tour.

I looked at a quick Carribean trip but again, flights are not very conducive to a short stay. Miami had most of the same restrictions but is in the realm of possibility.

I'll look at Grove Park; PL the whole Tennesee cabin thing might work out as it's different from where we usually go - Also looking at Hilton Head, keep em coming!

[Panthers_Lover]

HHI is a good choice, too ... I've been missing it myself. Haven't been in years!

[g5jamz]

Sanderling Spa & Resort out in Duck (Outer Banks) might be a little cheaper and I personally love the Outer Banks. Jockey's Ridge. Awesome restaurants/food (Owen's). Manteo (aquarium, Lost Colony), wild horses, lighthouses.

and it's not blistering hot yet...AND pre-season.

[Hawk]

all you are going to want to do is hump...save the gas and time and take her to the Westin downtown for the weekend!!!

you don't need to go far to get away

[cookinwithgas]

When you have a city full of kids and relatives that's easier said than done. We did stay at the Marriott downtown the night before the 49ers game so we could stay out late with our friends from Canada and it was a total blast.

[Hawk]

friends from Canada

of course it was fun!

[g5jamz]

Canadians are pretty cool once removed from the threat of being eaten.

[mush]

Kiawah island not too expensive this time of year for a little condo.

LIke others if you haven't been to biltmore in Asheville it's a no brainer with the winery tour and free tastings too. Priceline yourself a hotel there.

One thing people have missed is look on US Airways for E-savers and pick a city to fly to randomly. A city you've never been to before can be had for cheap then look on the map and find all kinds of things to do there. Again, priceline a hotel and rental car but preferably just get a cab.

[Cat]

Don't know budget...

we did a (pre-kids) quick trip to Boston and rented a car and drove to Kennebunkport to a B&B. Ate great. Cool weather (mid-June). She was into hitting the little antique shops on way up. Came back to Boston and stayed at the Lennox (had a deal for two nights that was cheaper than a single at cheaper hotels). Walked Boston...ton to see. Saw Yanks/Red Sox game. Great trip.

Boston is awesome!!! You could rent a car and drive up the coast to Rockport as well.

[g5jamz]

Throw a dart at a map. Let chance decide. Women dig mystery.

[cookinwithgas]

Cat thanks - now I HAVE to get the family up to Rockport when we go up in August. When I was in 6th grade my parents took us there for a weekend and I thought it was the coolest place I'd ever seen. We stayed in an old funky motel with a giant brass bed and walked our shoes off shopping and eating fried clams....

[Cat]

Cat thanks - now I HAVE to get the family up to Rockport when we go up in August. When I was in 6th grade my parents took us there for a weekend and I thought it was the coolest place I'd ever seen. We stayed in an old funky motel with a giant brass bed and walked our shoes off shopping and eating fried clams....

Sounds fun!