Need ideas for quick 50th birthday getaway in mid March
Apr 26th, 2007, 06:11 AM
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Need ideas for quick 50th birthday getaway in mid March
I am fortunate to almost always be away on Spring Break on my birthday. But next year - my 50th - 2 of my kids will be in Europe on a choir tour, and it will be Holy Week, so my church musician husband won't be able to get away for a week.
We could leave Dallas on Sunday afternoon (with our then 12 year old) and would need to return by Wednesday afternoon.
Any ideas of great getaway destinations just a short flight from Dallas? I'd consider New Orleans, but that is more fun without kids than with. We've done Austin and San Antonio too many times.
Santa Fe? Somewhere in Arizona?
We could leave Dallas on Sunday afternoon (with our then 12 year old) and would need to return by Wednesday afternoon.
Any ideas of great getaway destinations just a short flight from Dallas? I'd consider New Orleans, but that is more fun without kids than with. We've done Austin and San Antonio too many times.
Santa Fe? Somewhere in Arizona?
Apr 26th, 2007, 07:19 AM
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We've been to WDW and are going again in November. That week will probably be one of the busiest in Disney history, anyway, with all the typical mid-March spring breaks colliding with the Holy Week spring breaks.
Any, we're all going to NYC in July.
Obviously great ideas everyone. Keep them coming.
Any, we're all going to NYC in July.
Obviously great ideas everyone. Keep them coming.
Apr 26th, 2007, 09:12 PM
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I am thinking you could check prices on southwest for an inexpensive and short trip. Or maybe Phoneix on America west. If you drive, I like Hot Springs (spa for your big day, amusement or water park for your preteen). It's a lovely place to spend a couple of nights...quirky architecture, cute main street of shops, hiking in nat'l park, and spa prices are really good.
Aug 1st, 2007, 02:50 PM
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What about San Francisco? Great food, stay in really nice hotel like the Ritz or the Huntington or 4 Seasons, alternate some museums with some kid stuff . . . give yourself some shopping time . . . maybe take a drive up to wine country or marin for the day if it get sunny . . .
Aug 1st, 2007, 03:46 PM
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only 3 nights and arriving later on Sunday, I don't think that is enuf time for Mexico, personally. That sounds more like a family trip anyway.
I agree with San Diego or Sedona as well. What does your 12 year old enjoy doing? You?
I agree with San Diego or Sedona as well. What does your 12 year old enjoy doing? You?
Aug 1st, 2007, 06:35 PM
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With this much advance, you should be able to find modestly priced flights to Mexico City. Beautiful museums, churches, ancient pyramids not far. You can see a lot of world class culture and history in three days.
Like Dallas, you can dine economically or expensively.
Like Dallas, you can dine economically or expensively.
Aug 2nd, 2007, 07:04 AM
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"San Diego, Santa Fe, Seattle, or Boston?"
Our family went to San Diego a few years ago, Seattle a few years ago, and just returned from Boston. DH and I were in Santa Fe in maybe 1988. That was pretty high on my list...except then DS16-who will not be on the trip-started talking about how he'd really like to visit Santa Fe.
Mexico City is an interesting suggestion. I've been to beach resorts in Cancun and Telum and haven't really loved the experience. I know a few people who have lived in Mexico City and have left because they didn't want to raise a family there....but a couple of days might be interesting.
Our family went to San Diego a few years ago, Seattle a few years ago, and just returned from Boston. DH and I were in Santa Fe in maybe 1988. That was pretty high on my list...except then DS16-who will not be on the trip-started talking about how he'd really like to visit Santa Fe.
Mexico City is an interesting suggestion. I've been to beach resorts in Cancun and Telum and haven't really loved the experience. I know a few people who have lived in Mexico City and have left because they didn't want to raise a family there....but a couple of days might be interesting.
