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amother

OP ↓

Sun, Jun 16 2024, 1:19 pm

We're planning to buy a house soon and usually spend $3k-$8k on vacations, but this year we're on a tighter budget. Our kids attend summer camp, so we typically use that time for a luxurious getaway. However, I still want to plan a special, romantic experience with my husband that won't break the bank (max $1000 or less).

We need a vacation that offers:

- Relaxation and rejuvenation in a peaceful, natural setting (think forests, gardens, or beaches)
- Quality time together in privacy, away from crowds and noise
- A break from daily routines and stress
- A sense of romance and connection

I'm not looking for adventure activities, but rather a serene and intimate atmosphere to reconnect with my husband. It can be a quick 1-night escape, and doesn't necessarily require a hotel stay. We have free Spirit tickets for travel within the US, but I'm unsure if it's worth using them for a short trip.

I live in Upstate New York, and have already explored New Hampshire and Vermont, so I'm looking for a new destination. Any ideas for a peaceful, budget-friendly mini-vacation that meets our needs?

amother

Springgreen

Sun, Jun 16 2024, 1:41 pm

Check Airbnb and VRBO. Hundreds of options that will fit the bill.

amother

Bottlebrush ↓

Sun, Jun 16 2024, 1:48 pm

we love Newport, RI and Saratoga Springs. we also enjoy the poconos and the adirondacks. maine is further away but also beautiful. if you like beaches consider cape cod/marthas vineyard or nantucket.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sun, Jun 16 2024, 1:56 pm

amother Bottlebrush wrote:

we love Newport, RI and Saratoga Springs. we also enjoy the poconos and the adirondacks. maine is further away but also beautiful. if you like beaches consider cape cod/marthas vineyard or nantucket.

what's Saratoga springs? Lol the name sounds intriguing! Which hotel did u do what activities....thanks so much

amother

↑ Bottlebrush

Sun, Jun 16 2024, 2:00 pm

amother OP wrote:

what's Saratoga springs? Lol the name sounds intriguing! Which hotel did u do what activities....thanks so much

saratoga springs is the cutest town it has hot springs and famous racetrack (if either are your thing) and a beautiful park designed by olmstead and vaux (who designed central
park) and an adorable downtown. I’ve stayed in both embassy suites and hampton suites and both are fabulous but there are lots of hotels there.

amother

Aconite ↓

Sun, Jun 16 2024, 2:01 pm

Deal NJ a hotel on the beach

amother

↑ OP

Sun, Jun 16 2024, 3:30 pm

amother Aconite wrote:

Deal NJ a hotel on the beach

thank you for the recommendation, however, I'm not the type to go with my husband to the beach for modesty purposes, unless it's for whatever reason mostly empty....which I assume it isn't

amother

↑ Aconite

Sun, Jun 16 2024, 4:54 pm

amother OP wrote:

thank you for the recommendation, however, I'm not the type to go with my husband to the beach for modesty purposes, unless it's for whatever reason mostly empty....which I assume it isn't

Long branch beach is empty on a regular school/work day. I'm not sure what the schedule with public school is now. If it's over then it will be busy. Maybe someone from the area can chime in.

amother

Feverfew

Sun, Jun 16 2024, 9:09 pm

Seconding Newport. Beautiful and romantic. You have the water, yet you could avoid the pritzus. The nicest thing we did was renting scooter mopads from scooter world and drove down ocean avenue. Take some beach chairs along it's the most spectacular ride.