Hey all,
I am planning a short 2-3 night getaway for my husband just after Christmas. We live in Chicago and I want get a great deal, but also have a relaxing romantic time. I need suggestions for awesome resorts/hotels or even just a city in and around the midwest. I am fleible though on locations so anything helps. THANKS!!!

We like Galena, Lake Geneva and Madison.

How about Blue Fin Bay north of Duluth?

Door County, WI. It's like a little New England coastal town in the midwest! On Lake Michigan. Lots of B&B's and shops.

Sundara Spa in the Wisconsin Dells is great. Truly world class and you can usually get great deals, especially for mid-week stays.

American Club in Kohler is certainly another possibility but it won't be cheap.

I was going to suggest Galena as well. There are some gorgeous B&B's in the area that would be very romantic.

Tracy

Ultra-romantic, according to things I've read, tucked-away, but NOT cheap:
Canoe Bay in north central Wisconsin.

What about the Elms in Excelsior Springs, Mo., outside of KC?
http://www.elmsresort.com/
http://www.elmsresort.com/packages/
Cheap flights, cool place.

A 6 hour drive from Chicago, in northwestern Wisconsin, is a Relais & Chateaux, Canoe Bay.
www.canoebay.com

Spendy but VERY unique & charming. Very romantic

Happy journey, Tiff

GALENA for sure! I did two nights and three days in January this year plus a full day spa booking for myself for around $500.00

Book online through www.eagleridge.com and get special "e-deals". Last year I got a $150 suite for 89/night by using the net. I recomment their newer facilities that are separate from the main inn. Heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness room and fantastic room service. Room featured fireplace and jacuzzi tub.

While there, be sure to visit the Stonedrift Spa. A full days service is only $250.75 and worth twice as much for the quality you get.

Indianapolis, St. Louis, Madison, Milwaukee (have you seen the new art museum?), Minn/St Paul, Ann Arbor, Springfield, Traverse City, LaCrosse.....???

I'm sort of posting a reply to this message so I don't lose it because I too (in the Midwest) need a quick break... but to those of you that have posted... these places the week after Christmas? Really?

You can get rates on Southwest Airlines if you travel on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays. I can go from Indianapolis to Phoenix Tuesday to Tuesday or Tuesday to Wednesday or Wednseday to Tuesday for $146 (with all taxes included) roundtrip. If I mix a Saturday travel day into the mix it bumps up to $182. I think its worth the extra bucks to get the hell out of the midwest for a couple of days!

I don't know why I typed "Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday" when I meant "Tuesday, Wednesday Saturday."