Where to go for long weekend?
Feb 15th, 2001, 04:30 PM
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Not to get embroiled in this "morality" thing... but travel is so profound, often so stressful, so intense.. I mean hey, it's one thing to get up, kiss your husband, leave for work and then see each other 10 hours later for dinner, but generally when you travel it's a 24 hour a day thing. Why would anyone even CONSIDER getting married to someone if you didn't know what their personality was like "on the road"??? Seems like common sense to me. Besides I tend to think all those hyper condeming posts are coming from trolls anyway...but if there is someone out there who really believes that, they you should be happy that all the sinners are going to hell since that leaves way more room for you guys in heaven 
If I were to go away for a quick weekend, I'd go to New Orleans, Las Vegas, Vancouver or The Grand Canyon.
Pamela, have a lovely time... I travelled with my husband to Europe just after we got engaged and found he was an excellent travel buddy..our 5 yar anniversary is this year. But I also traveled with a lot of people who made icky travel companions... thank heaven I found out BEFORE I took the IMO sacred vow of marriage.. which is worse in a zealots eyes.. divorce or pre-marital sex???? Hum... different forum I guess.
If I were to go away for a quick weekend, I'd go to New Orleans, Las Vegas, Vancouver or The Grand Canyon.
Pamela, have a lovely time... I travelled with my husband to Europe just after we got engaged and found he was an excellent travel buddy..our 5 yar anniversary is this year. But I also traveled with a lot of people who made icky travel companions... thank heaven I found out BEFORE I took the IMO sacred vow of marriage.. which is worse in a zealots eyes.. divorce or pre-marital sex???? Hum... different forum I guess.
Feb 15th, 2001, 04:46 PM
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I'd skip Dallas if I were you. I've been there to visit family, but there isn't a whole lot there to see and do. For a nice warm place with lots to do, head to Las Vegas. I just was there a few weeks ago and there's so many new hotels and casinos popping up every few months.
As for the morality issue, I agree with the previous poster that you should travel with someone before marrying them. You see a whole new side to them. I have a close male friend that I've traveled with twice in the past few years. While we get along great in the states (people often wonder why we don't date), I can't seem to stand him on foreign land. He seems to get very scattered and is totally unlike himself in foreign situations. I've decided that before I ever marry a man, I'm going to take a 2 week honeymoon with him first and then marry him when we get back if I still like him. ;-)
As for the morality issue, I agree with the previous poster that you should travel with someone before marrying them. You see a whole new side to them. I have a close male friend that I've traveled with twice in the past few years. While we get along great in the states (people often wonder why we don't date), I can't seem to stand him on foreign land. He seems to get very scattered and is totally unlike himself in foreign situations. I've decided that before I ever marry a man, I'm going to take a 2 week honeymoon with him first and then marry him when we get back if I still like him. ;-)
Feb 15th, 2001, 06:43 PM
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Hey don't blame Pamela! It isn't her fault she has clueless parents who abdicated their parental responsibility by failing to teach her morals, values and character. Unfortunately, people like Pamela breed like rabbits and produce selfish, immoral and gutless offspring. But, hey everyone is doing it right?
Feb 15th, 2001, 09:13 PM
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Shacking up, Travelling together and having sex before marriage! Great idea! Of course there is always the VERY REAL risk of creating CHILDREN out of wedlock, getting STD's, getting used and discarded...but of course great sex and convenience is worth of all that!
Feb 15th, 2001, 09:22 PM
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Since when did this website become a forum for morals? Come on it's the 21st Century! Pamela just wanted some friendly advice on a travel destination and instead she gets hit with this crap.
Pamela, As for your question, like many of the others, I'd suggest looking beyond Dallas for a weekend destination. There's just not enough there to do for a long weekend. You can only eat so much barbecue and see South Fork for a few hours.
I think Las Vegas is a perfect place for you to try. It's got warm weather in the spring and plenty to do. So many great hotels, pools, shopping and restaurants. And there's nightlife to match anyone's taste.
Sedona is also a nice idea...depends on how much you enjoy the outdoors.
Pamela, As for your question, like many of the others, I'd suggest looking beyond Dallas for a weekend destination. There's just not enough there to do for a long weekend. You can only eat so much barbecue and see South Fork for a few hours.
I think Las Vegas is a perfect place for you to try. It's got warm weather in the spring and plenty to do. So many great hotels, pools, shopping and restaurants. And there's nightlife to match anyone's taste.
Sedona is also a nice idea...depends on how much you enjoy the outdoors.
Feb 15th, 2001, 09:32 PM
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Speaking as one who was raised as a proper Christian, I can certainly understand the outrage that some of the writers have expressed on this post. I completely agree with those who came to Pamela's defense.
As I understand Christian theology, the religion involves following the teachings of Christ. Now if I remember my religious upbringing correctly, this means we should treat others with respect and compassion, as Christ did.
Gee, I seem to remember learning a phrase somewhere once, oh yeah - Judge not, lest ye be judged.
Soooo - to the trolls out there - you're not very amusing. If anyone was actually serious about their posts, I think it's time you looked at the good book again with an open heart and not let your interpretation of it be poisoned by your own self-righteousness.
As I understand Christian theology, the religion involves following the teachings of Christ. Now if I remember my religious upbringing correctly, this means we should treat others with respect and compassion, as Christ did.
Gee, I seem to remember learning a phrase somewhere once, oh yeah - Judge not, lest ye be judged.
Soooo - to the trolls out there - you're not very amusing. If anyone was actually serious about their posts, I think it's time you looked at the good book again with an open heart and not let your interpretation of it be poisoned by your own self-righteousness.
Feb 15th, 2001, 11:51 PM
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Pam:
What about the Florida Keys? Beautiful, fun, very relaxing, and WARM. . .also, you won't have to spend so much time flying! My second choice would be San Diego (if you're flying to AZ, it's only about 45 minutes more!). Gorgeous city and warm. Have a great vacation!
What about the Florida Keys? Beautiful, fun, very relaxing, and WARM. . .also, you won't have to spend so much time flying! My second choice would be San Diego (if you're flying to AZ, it's only about 45 minutes more!). Gorgeous city and warm. Have a great vacation!
Feb 16th, 2001, 07:42 AM
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If Pamela wanted serious advice she could have left her personal life out of it.
She could have phrased her question something like, "Need advice for a long weekend trip for 2. someplace warm." She did not have to flaunt the fact she is shacking up! She got what she deserved!
She could have phrased her question something like, "Need advice for a long weekend trip for 2. someplace warm." She did not have to flaunt the fact she is shacking up! She got what she deserved!
Feb 16th, 2001, 07:54 AM
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pamela, if you are set on texas, then i join the chorus suggesting austin//san antonio. More to do, and it will be warmer than dallas, which beyond shopping and restaurants doesn't have much to recommend itself, unless you are a real museum freak and want to see the ones in fort worth.( i like it here, just don't see it as a travel destination.) Alternatively, I really like Houston _ good museums and theater, good restaurants, good shopping, just not as scenic as austin and san antonio. Finally, if you're not set on texas, try new orleans; lots to do during the day, plus great restaurants and nightlife. (my boyfriend and i travel together a lot, and we love it there....)
Feb 16th, 2001, 12:07 PM
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Pamela, I have been to Dallas twice on business and didn't find it very interesting. Found a couple of good restaurants, but that was it. I agree San Antonio is a good choice, but also the upper Keys in Florida (Key Largo, Islamorada) is nice -- Pennecamp State Park is charming, and you can snorkel and see lots of cool fish and corals. There are lots of dive shops that will take out groups snorkeling. And plenty of restaurants, too. Quieter than Key West and only 45 min. or so from Miami. The Everglades Nat'l Park is also neat, and a good choice for March -- in the summer, too many bugs! Have fun!
Feb 16th, 2001, 12:23 PM
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For short getaways, we (my girlfriend and I) prefer places that are only a couple of hours or less by air, otherwise the travel time really starts to detract from the brief R&R we sought.
Montreal, Toronto or Quebec would be excellent choices from Boston. What you give up in the warm weather department is more than offset by the atmosphere, exchange rate and proximity factors.
Montreal, Toronto or Quebec would be excellent choices from Boston. What you give up in the warm weather department is more than offset by the atmosphere, exchange rate and proximity factors.
