Joyfullyblessed Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hello, My husband and I are going on a long weekend trip towards the end of May for our 10 year anniversary. I did ask about Hilton Head before, but we decided against that. Here are our new choices. The trip will be for 3 nights, 4 days. 1. Charleston, SC --- Antiquing and beaches 2. St. Augustine, FL --- Again, antiquing and beaches 3. Universal Studios Orlando --- We have been, but it has been years. We know that we can do the parks in two days fine. More adventure type trip. 4. Disneyworld --- Love Disney, went on our honeymoon. This would be a relaxed trip where we just do two parks, do some different things that we have never done before, etc... (we would stay onsite & probably do the quick service dining plan) Ok, so there are our four choices that we are thinking about. What would be your choice and why? Thanks!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'd go to Charleston. The others are a bit more tourist trappy than Charleston. Unless you are looking for the tourist trap type vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'm partial to Florida myself. :001_smile: And we are huge Disneyworld nuts. That being said the end of May is Star Wars weekends. Granted, it's only at the Hollywood Studios park and only Fridays-Sundays but I always see increased traffic in all parks then. I think the Star Wars nuts flood H Studios so all the less geeky folk hit the other parks. (I say geeky in a loving way as I plan on taking my girls to it!) I adore St. Augustine. I haven't been back since my kids were born but mention it every year to my husband. The whole place has a relaxing vibe and I just love strolling around there. I'm also a huge Gone With The Wind fan and make a point to check out Scarlett O Hara's Bar every time I go for an I Don't Give A **** Burger. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'd go to Charleston. The others are a bit more tourist trappy than Charleston. Unless you are looking for the tourist trap type vacation. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 St. Augustine. Very romantic, lots of fun. Stay in a nice bed and breakfast. There are some in walking distance to Old Town. We stayed at one with a big jetted tub, real coquina walls, GIANT (high) four poster bed...very romantic, for an anniversary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'd go to Savannah. I haven't been there (and I like to cause trouble and choose option X)!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I don't like beaches and I have no interest in antiquing, so my choice would be one of the theme parks. I would choose Orlando Universal because I've never been and it sounds fun. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 For an adult trip? I'd pick 1 or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 St. Augustine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Charleston is high on my want to visit list, so I pick it for you. Plus antiquing and beaches sounds like a wonderful way to spend time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would choose Charleston for a romantic getaway. There are lots and lots of things to see and do. There was a recent thread on Charleston and what people recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 St. Augustine. Last time we went to the fort & then took a boat over to Castillo de San Marcos National Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Disney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hello, My husband and I are going on a long weekend trip towards the end of May for our 10 year anniversary. I did ask about Hilton Head before, but we decided against that. Here are our new choices. The trip will be for 3 nights, 4 days. 1. Charleston, SC --- Antiquing and beaches 2. St. Augustine, FL --- Again, antiquing and beaches 3. Universal Studios Orlando --- We have been, but it has been years. We know that we can do the parks in two days fine. More adventure type trip. 4. Disneyworld --- Love Disney, went on our honeymoon. This would be a relaxed trip where we just do two parks, do some different things that we have never done before, etc... (we would stay onsite & probably do the quick service dining plan) Ok, so there are our four choices that we are thinking about. What would be your choice and why? Thanks!!! :) We went to Charleston for our honeymoon many moons ago. :lol: I would go back again in a heartbeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Charleston, SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would do Disney, only because my dh and I are kids at heart. We did the B&B route a few times...really just lackluster boredom for us. Here would be our plan for Disney. Stay at Contemporary or the resort that has Yachtsman's Steakhouse, we love that restaurant! Great pools there, too! Hit Magic Kingdom first, pick a restaurant to view the fireworks from. Hit Epcot and MGM or whatever it is called now the next day. Just enjoy the fun of being kids again...that rejuvenates us more than anything...we will save Charleston for our retirement years, wait, who am I kidding, we'll be taking the grandkids to Disney Paris! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would do Disney, only because my dh and I are kids at heart. We did the B&B route a few times...really just lackluster boredom for us. Here would be our plan for Disney. Stay at Contemporary or the resort that has Yachtsman's Steakhouse, we love that restaurant! Great pools there, too! Hit Magic Kingdom first, pick a restaurant to view the fireworks from. Hit Epcot and MGM or whatever it is called now the next day. Just enjoy the fun of being kids again...that rejuvenates us more than anything...we will save Charleston for our retirement years, wait, who am I kidding, we'll be taking the grandkids to Disney Paris! :) :iagree: we totally identify with this. We went to Orlando for a week for our 8 th Anniversary w/o kids and had a wonderful time. We went to the really nice restaurants which we would never take the kids too and lived every minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Could you do a 3 night cruise out of Charleston? That is on my list of things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Charleston. I love it there. (And, I've never really cared much for FL the times I've visited there.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'd pick St. Augustine, but that's because it's where we went for our honeymoon. If you stay in a bed and breakfast, and spend time walking around (and at the beach) it doesn't have to be touristy. It can be a romantic town or family friendly - whichever one needs it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'd choose Charleston. We've been a couple of times and really enjoyed it. St. Augustine is nice too, but I didn't think there was as much to do there (it was a long time ago, though, so that may have changed) and it will be HOT in May. It will be hot in Charleston also, but maybe not quite as hot as St. Augustine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Probably both dh and I would choose St Augustine. Neither of us are into Disney or Universal Studios and we have both done Charleston. We spent one night in St Augustine and didn't have but a few hours to spend there. I intend to go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Not a Disney World fan here, but it *is* where you took your honeymoon! Seems fitting to celebrate your 10th anniversary there, too. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfullyblessed Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks to everyone for all the thoughts on each of these places. Unfortunately, it looks like we won't be going to any of them after all. :( There has been a ton to happen in our family since Sept. of last year. My husbands father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung Cancer in Sept. 11' and then passed away early Nov. 11'. After that, my MIL was in a very bad car accident on Christmas Eve. She has been in the hospital and in rehab the past three months and just came home finally last Saturday. She is back in the hospital again due to heart problems. They will be releasing her tomorrow, but she has to go back for an ablation procedure very soon. Anyway, needless to say our lives have been upside down and out of whack. I was still really hoping we could celebrate our 10th anniversary in a special way. Unfortunately, I have been the one trying to plan and my husband has not thought about it much at all. I finally came up with an idea to stay home and just do some day trips. I told him that I would be willing to do that even though it was disappointing somewhat to me. I still agreed that we could have a fun time. Well, we ended up in a huge argument last night (something that never happens between us) and so now I have no idea what we are going to do, if anything. It really stinks! :crying: We have said our apologies, but he has been gone to the hospital all day, so we haven't really gotten to talk. Hopefully, we will have a great time despite everything. That is what I am praying will happen. Anyway, thanks again for the input. Maybe one day in the future we will visit one of those places. :) Everyone have a wonderful day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks to everyone for all the thoughts on each of these places. Unfortunately, it looks like we won't be going to any of them after all. :( There has been a ton to happen in our family since Sept. of last year. My husbands father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung Cancer in Sept. 11' and then passed away early Nov. 11'. After that, my MIL was in a very bad car accident on Christmas Eve. She has been in the hospital and in rehab the past three months and just came home finally last Saturday. She is back in the hospital again due to heart problems. They will be releasing her tomorrow, but she has to go back for an ablation procedure very soon. Anyway, needless to say our lives have been upside down and out of whack. I was still really hoping we could celebrate our 10th anniversary in a special way. Unfortunately, I have been the one trying to plan and my husband has not thought about it much at all. I finally came up with an idea to stay home and just do some day trips. I told him that I would be willing to do that even though it was disappointing somewhat to me. I still agreed that we could have a fun time. Well, we ended up in a huge argument last night (something that never happens between us) and so now I have no idea what we are going to do, if anything. It really stinks! :crying: We have said our apologies, but he has been gone to the hospital all day, so we haven't really gotten to talk. Hopefully, we will have a great time despite everything. That is what I am praying will happen. Anyway, thanks again for the input. Maybe one day in the future we will visit one of those places. :) Everyone have a wonderful day. :grouphug: It sounds like things have been very tough for you and your family. Show your dh a little grace and hopefully he will do the same for you. You can still have an enjoyable anniversary without doing a major trip. Get a babysitter, a bottle of wine, make a nice meal, listen to some great music or watch a good movie...and I assume you can see where this is leading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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