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I've been working on trying to come up with something "cool" for my wife and I to do for her 40th birthday in early Feb.
I want to get away from the cold so i've considered going to the Dominican again or a 4 day cruise. The cruises seem like a better deal except from what I understand they tend to nickle and dime you to death and it ends up not being as great a deal as it would seem.
Thoughts or different ideas?
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When it comes to cruises, the one I went on... My expenses consisted of beverages, souvenirs and excursions. There were a ton of free activities to choose from and a variety prices for the excursions. My trip was free (including the airfare) and my only costs came to about $150 or so. I loved it.
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Skiing at Vail.
I'm not much for cruises. Being trapped in a floating hotel isn't my steeze. I guess it depends on what she likes to do. Ideally it's something you'd both dig. The best gift is one that you get to enjoy just as much.
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You should take her to Pittsburgh.
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Aint no way in hell I go to Pittsburgh in early February. That would be a summer trip.
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I've pretty much shelved going on a cruise. Just not enough enticement for me. If I use my frequent flyer miles, I'll end up spending 50K FFM and then add in another $300 per person for a 4 day cruise. Then another $200 in tips then costs of excursions, etc. We are talking spending a lot for what amounts to a long weekend boat ride that goes to Mexico and comes right back.
Now I'm thinking about Europe. For 80K miles I can go to Berlin, Paris, Madrid, etc. I can get a hotel for relatively cheap (well under $100 a night) since it is off season. Travel there on Thursday, spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights and fly home on Monday. Have a great, memorable 3 day weekend in a foreign land. Food, travel while there, etc will in no way cost anywhere close to what the cruise will run me. The only difference is I won't be out in the sun.
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I know a guy that went to Europe and he thought Prague was so awesome that he keeps going back yearly.
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I was just going to say, Prague in the winter is supposed to be the SHIZBAMSNAPPY!!!!!
My parents went in the late fall early winter a few years back and loved it.
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