Romantic getaway on a tight budget?

[friscofolks]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know of any place around here that we could go to over say a weekend, that would fit into a super tight budget? After postponing a honeymoon for years and watching hubby be completely stressed out over work this year, he seriously needs a break, just to get away and go somewhere. But we can't really afford to go anywhere currently (especially after our Christmas gift shopping).

I tried to look up bed & breakfasts but I wonder if there is anything out there where we wouldn't have to drive too much. Plus although he's a very quiet guy and doesn't like to do a whole ton of things, I wonder if it'll be too boring if there's absolutely nothing to do. I'm trying to think of ideas to do something special for him, to get him away from home. I don't think Vegas would work currently because of the overall cost, but I'm open to it if it does.

Anyone have any suggestions? No kids, just the two of us, just really want to get him away from work/home and give him a break.

Thanks in advance for your help/suggestions !!

[Mommyof1]

How about Fredricksburg? It's about a 5 hr drive, but it's a very relaxing atmosphere. There are tons of B&Bs. Just walking around the shops in downtown and grabbing some lunch was nice for us. Then for dinner you can drive to the Salt Lick in Driftwood for some BBQ.

[rayearth]

I went here with my husband on our anniversary and we will definitely go back, it was very relaxing:

http://www.fivestarcabins.com/

There are other cabins at Broken Bow if that one doesn't work for you.

ray

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by friscofolks

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know of any place around here that we could go to over say a weekend, that would fit into a super tight budget? After postponing a honeymoon for years and watching hubby be completely stressed out over work this year, he seriously needs a break, just to get away and go somewhere. But we can't really afford to go anywhere currently (especially after our Christmas gift shopping).

I tried to look up bed & breakfasts but I wonder if there is anything out there where we wouldn't have to drive too much. Plus although he's a very quiet guy and doesn't like to do a whole ton of things, I wonder if it'll be too boring if there's absolutely nothing to do. I'm trying to think of ideas to do something special for him, to get him away from home. I don't think Vegas would work currently because of the overall cost, but I'm open to it if it does.

Anyone have any suggestions? No kids, just the two of us, just really want to get him away from work/home and give him a break.

Thanks in advance for your help/suggestions !!

No suggestion but just a salute to you for your wonderful thoughts to your Husband

[friscofolks]

Thanks so much for the suggestions !

Mommyof1: Unfortunately he has a pretty bad daily commute to work and driving to Fredericksburg is something he would not look forward to (asked about it and Galveston etc last week casually, he didn't like the idea. I can't drive us that far myself because after an accident a few yrs ago, I don't drive on roadtrips anymore). But its a great suggestion nevertheless, thank you

rayearth: That sounds absolutely lovely. And its not too far away. I checked the site and they seem pretty booked up but I'll check with hubby about the days he can take time off. I love that the cabins seem self contained and have his favorite- Tv/DVD/internet access so he won't get bored if he just wants to stay in Thanks a bunch !!!

Quicksilver: Thanks for your very kind comment. Its no big deal really, the past few years have been pretty stressful for us and this year has been especially hard on him and he just really needs a break. If I had the funds, I would have booked tickets to the Carribbean right about now, but since I don't, looking for affordable alternatives to get him away from here even for just a weekend. He's had a tough time at work, he deserves it.

[PugLover]

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[socaltrojangal]

Not quite sure what your budget is, but Groupon currently has a deal going for $219 for one night in an Executive Suite at the Gaylord Texan. The limit is 2 per person, so two nights would be $438, taxes and fees included.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/glass-c...-dallas-dallas

Also, it's a few hour drive but Living Social Escapes has a deal for $139/nt at the La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa which also includes either a $150 credit at the spa or two rounds of golf and a cart rental. These vouchers can also be used concurrently, so $278 for the weekend isn't bad at all.

http://escapes.livingsocial.com/deal...as-lake-resort

[theoracle]

Closer to home: http://www.bbonline.com/tx/tartan/

Beautiful place. Good dining on the McKinney town square.

[MichelleReedLMT]

There's Lantana at Ray Roberts. It's a lake side resort. Cute and quant...and not far from here.

http://foreverlodging.com/lodging.cfm?PropertyKey=184

[Skeeter]

And Lantana Lodge has a very nice restaurant. Since it is located inside a state park, you have to bring your own wine.