I am looking to surprise my wife with a little trip into some warm weather.
My challenge is I am not sure where to go.
The thing is my wife does work very much and can't just take two weeks or even one week off. As a result I need to find something that is easy to reach from Philadelphia.
So I was wondering if some of you have any ideas for nice locations and specifically nice hotels that would my wife to relax and get some new experiences.
I am ok with spending something around 5k, but would be ok with spending even twice that if the location is amazing.
Dear Knircky, i suggest you Gran Canaria island, there you can find very nice place where to spend good time and i think plane from Philadelphia will be not problem to find
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if you are interested in water parks too, Atlantis at Bahamas would be a nice option. Link: https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/?ITT=Logo_TopNav
Or, Tulum is another great place to take a rest - imo, it's certainly better than cancun. Example hotel: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g150813-d1220513-Reviews-El_Pez_Colibri_Boutique_Hotel-Tulum_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
I would try to find something on the Bahamas. With a direct flight the Bahamas are only 3 hours away. And with your budget you can pick a very nice hotel. Or you could save half of your budget and go twice 😎
that looks great, have a link?
I'm not totally sure if linking to hotels.com works. But otherwise you can easily find it by going to that website and search for the hotel name (which you can see in my picture).
https://www.hotels.com/ho476982/?q-check-out=2018-11-09&FPQ=4&q-check-in=2018-11-08&WOE=5&WOD=4&q-room-0-children=0&pa=23&tab=description&JHR=3&q-room-0-adults=2&YGF=14&MGT=1&ZSX=0&SYE=1#:WO
What I most of the time do is search as follows. Once you know when you can go you first find a ticket to one of the Bahama islands. Those are most close to Philadelphia. Once you found a ticket, preferably without extra stops and not to expensive, you search for a hotel. I think hotels.com and booking.com are nice. But there are more websites of course. If you found a hotel, then you have 2 options that you can first check. See if I is possible to book directly via their own website. Sometimes this is a bit cheaper. If that doesn't work you can check if there is a hotel website with some kind of collecting program. For example if you book 10 nights within 1 year via hotels.com then you get 1 night for free.
If using hotels.com, hopefully you have a CapitalOne Venture card. If so you can go to https://hotels.com/venture for 10% cash back plus hotels.com usual 11th night free.
I suggest Long Beach Island to which it is commonly referred, is an 18-mile-long barrier island that's accessible by a causeway, located off the coast about mid-way down Jersey Shore, a short drive north of Atlantic City. . The southern end of the island is more lively and populated and is often the choice for families with children.There are also beaches on the bay side of the island, which offer calmer, shallower water for swimming. You and your family member won't find any glitzy amusements, with the exception of the Fantasy Island Amusement Park -- a tiny park in Beach Haven, which has small rides and a handful of games for the kids.. I think, It is near from your location
It is the best place for your spending your vacation time @knircky
You can see some review and tourism guide from : https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g46292-d11444615-r516319442-Long_Beach_Island_Historical_Museum-Beach_Haven_Long_Beach_Island_New_Jersey.html
I like Long Beach Island (besides for the life guard creeps that prevent free swimming from 9-5 PM). However, I am guessing @knircky would like a more exotic destination.
Given the tight timeline, I am thinking you & wife will want a direct flight. This webpage came up. I think any of the options in the Caribbean would be a good choice. Also perhaps Bermuda.
What about Hawaii? It's not a long flight. We stayed at the Ilikai where we could cook our own meals but there are amazing resorts if thats more your style. It's such a relaxing place and there's no culture shock if you don't have much time to adjust. But, Grand Caymen is also a wonderful peaceful safe and quaint location. Whatever you decide, enjoy your precious time together away from your regular routine!
I don't know where should I suggest. I has seen 6 suggestions from comments.
I think you would like to travel to Bahamas. I wish you get a good trip.
Look up a good travel agency in your area, they always have a few secret, special ones, in their back pocket! A good bed and bath on a vineyard would be relaxing!
Good luck, and have a nice vacation!
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You should go in Tenerife. With $5k you will spend 1 week like a king. Go in South.
What is the flight time to Tenerife?
a lot, since we would have to go to spain
Yes, but trust me, the weather is amazing all the time, people are so friendly, everything is clean, the food is so good and as I told you, you don't even need $5k. I went there and spent like $2,100 for 2 people, 1 week, all-inclusive, 3 stars hotel. So you can stay at 4 stars easily if you want
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I suggest Cape Verde, but it seems there's no direct flight from Philadelphia. Going through Finland seems a lot of hassles...
Then why not considering Caribbean, Santo Domingo should be great value with nice resorts.
This would be my dream place to visit, and maybe you and your wife would like it aswell
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We have already been there, but nice. Most German SPA will be a better experience.
I have two recommendations: One is Miami. There is no need to explain it much. But the other one is Venezuela. This country is in economic crisis now. So if you go there with just 1 k $, you will stay in the best hotel and live like king and queen. But this country is not so safe. You would better go to your hotel from the airport, stay there for two weeks, and return to the airport and leave the country.
Venezuela would certainly be an experience. According to the U.S. Department of State:
It continues:
Would be a great place to go to spread awareness of cryptocurrencies and see what life is like during crisis!
5k Damn lucky wife!
What about a trip to Alaska? That is a place I am planning on going before the end of this year.
Canada ....
Lots of good places to visit with amazing views. And Cheap Flights ( https://www.cheapflights.com/book-flights-online/ ) confirms ticket prices won't be that much. For example A flight to Toronto would only cost you just over $700.
Not much sunny beach time here in Canada over the fall/winter/ spring months. Grand Caymen is related to Canada though. It's bound to have better beach weather through these seasons!
Not too much is right but there is still time. " Indian Summer " is on its way.
Love Indian summer ❤ Here's to hoping you're right! Where do you live in Canada?
I recommend Aruba, a small Caribbean island. With clear beaches and a very cool climate, it is known as the Happy Island. I know it would be a weeks there unforgettable.
I leave this link: https://www.aruba.com/ you will find more details, including videos and photos.
I was just recently in Majorca for the first time. It was pretty warm, and there is history and beaches (if a touch touristy...). And the food is great!
Croatia is also supposed to be really nice and not too expensive either, again I think if you stay a bit away from the tourist traps...
There's nothing Better than Dubai from man made miracles to beautiful sea shores lot to explore perfect place to surprise for sure :D
I would recommend Marriott's Grande Ocean resort on the coast of Hilton Head, SC. From Philly, it looks like a 2 hour flight to Savannah, GA (SAV) then a 1 hr car ride onto the island.
Hilton Head Island is a great place to visit if you have never been there. There are beaches on all sides, the particular resort I suggested rents out bicycles which you can use to ride all around the Island on the bike paths if you want to take a break from the beach.