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Drums of War
Posts: 356
Jan 27, 2010 2:38pm
I just got a surprise bonus @ work today, and would like to surprise the wife with a 3-4 day Mini Vacation. Any ideas of where we can really stretch our dollars? Looking to spend $500 to $600.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 27, 2010 2:40pm
Could always do DC if you haven't been or haven't been in a while.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jan 27, 2010 2:42pm
Schrute Beets
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Jan 27, 2010 2:46pm
$500-$600 in 3-4 days? Going to be pretty boring.Drums of War wrote: I just got a surprise bonus @ work today, and would like to surprise the wife with a 3-4 day Mini Vacation. Any ideas of where we can really stretch our dollars? Looking to spend $500 to $600.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 27, 2010 2:48pm
That's why I said DC, most of the things are free to get in if I remember.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Jan 27, 2010 2:50pm
Not hotels lol.I Wear Pants wrote: That's why I said DC, most of the things are free to get in if I remember.
Websurfinbird
Posts: 656
Jan 27, 2010 3:30pm
I'm not sure where you are from but $500 to $600 doesn't go very far in most major U.S. cities. Instead of going away, you could put that toward a very nice dinner somewhere, or perhaps treat yourself and the misses to a spa weekend. It would be a lovely Valentine's Day gift.
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Drums of War
Posts: 356
Jan 27, 2010 4:46pm
I think I may be looking at NY. You can stay across the river in NJ for about $110 a night at a 3+ star place, and then take the subway into town. Now I need some good things to do there.. Help me out if you know the area well.
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cats gone wild
Posts: 2,651
Jan 27, 2010 4:47pm
Smokey Mountains. Use your money for lodging, food, and gas. Explore the national park for free.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jan 27, 2010 5:12pm
Gattlinburg, TN
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baseballstud24
Posts: 547
Jan 27, 2010 5:26pm
Just to warn you...it gets pricey to take the subway from Jersey to New York.
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Eric Taylor
Posts: 602
Jan 27, 2010 5:30pm
Two places that are wonderful this time of year:
1.LaRue Ohio
2.Waldo Ohio
1.LaRue Ohio
2.Waldo Ohio
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NOL fan
Posts: 376
Jan 27, 2010 5:32pm
especially if you are a fan of fried bolognaEric Taylor wrote: 2.Waldo Ohio
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Angel
Posts: 363
Jan 28, 2010 12:04am
If you want to surprise your wife, we would need to know what she likes to do to answer the question.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 28, 2010 3:52am
Buy a couple bottles of champagne and do her. Then drink the champagne while she cleans your house.
Darkon
Posts: 3,476
Jan 28, 2010 4:33am
I stay at the Homewood Suite (overlooks the hudson) in Weehawken, Hoboken area. It is right near the New York Fairy terminal and about a half mile or so from the Lincoln Tunnel. Very nice suites for around $170 for last minute stays. May be able to get a better deal. You then can take the fairy to Manhatten for like $20. It's still going to be tough to not spend more than 5-6 hundred for 3-4 days.Drums of War wrote: I think I may be looking at NY. You can stay across the river in NJ for about $110 a night at a 3+ star place, and then take the subway into town. Now I need some good things to do there.. Help me out if you know the area well.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jan 28, 2010 4:44am
I paid something like 15 bucks to ride from Summit, NJ into NYC.baseballstud24 wrote: Just to warn you...it gets pricey to take the subway from Jersey to New York.
The 15 was for an all-day pass too
ADVICE: If you decide to go to NYC, do NOT try to simply drive into the city and park somewhere. I did that the first time I went there, paid 50 bucks to park in a garage all day. Def. stay in jersey, ride the train to NYC.
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Jan 28, 2010 4:50am
Nashville. No chance you stay under 1k near NYC for 3 nights or more traveling from Ohio. Just tolls, gas, hotel and taxes, subway, and eating at cheaper food locations will put you at 1k.
Darkon
Posts: 3,476
Jan 28, 2010 5:05am
I'm not sure what you are looking for but if you just want to get away with your wife and relax a couple days you might be interested in The Cass Railroad tours in Cass W.Va.
They have cottage rentals for like $100 a night. It's close and the tours are cheap and it's really nice this time of year.
If interested just Google Cass Railroad.
They have cottage rentals for like $100 a night. It's close and the tours are cheap and it's really nice this time of year.
If interested just Google Cass Railroad.
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Sonofanump
Jan 28, 2010 8:13am
$20 for a fairy? Wow, how much are the straight hookers?Darkon wrote:You then can take the fairy to Manhatten for like $20.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 28, 2010 8:14am
I doubt you'll make it too far out of Ohio on $500-$600.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Jan 28, 2010 8:41am
Yea I went to NYC for a three day weekend last month with my GF...thought I got out of there ok with spending 1,500 (room and board and flight included)
BCBulldog
Posts: 824
Jan 28, 2010 8:51am
I hear there are some really good deals in Vegas right now. Even at the better places like Bellagio.