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Sgroi135 · 01-11-2010, 10:05 AM

This is my 10 year anniversary. We are going to Aruba in July (with the kids).

But I wanted to get away (somewhere other than Aruba) for maybe a day or 2 with DW.

I live in Northern NJ and looking for somewhere to go to just relax and have a nice weekend. I am not opposed to flying somewhere, since I have a STUPID JB free R/T ticket that I cannot use for Aruba. As long as the other ticket is not that expensive!

Let me know any good ideas, trying to keep the costs at a minimum, but not a dirty stinky dingy motel.

Thanks!!!!

*Andrea J.* · 01-11-2010, 10:16 AM

a weekend to cape cod? (fly JB into boston)
a weekend in portsmouth nh ......a lovely walking town with great bars, cozy restaurants and nice shops (fly into boston or portland)
a weekend to quebec city or montreal (no jet blue to those locations)

aruba here I come · 01-11-2010, 10:20 AM

boston is supose to be nice.. I wouldn't think the air fair is that costly.. and I would think you could do that for the weekend.

what about a spa for couples?

Living in nj myself. I guess AC is out of the question, because really you could go there any time you want to right?

*Arubalisa* · 01-11-2010, 11:40 AM

Bermuda or the Bahamas, or even a 4 or 5 star resort in Florida.

Sgroi135 · 01-11-2010, 12:00 PM

I was thinking of Boston, but to burn a RT ticket to there, when I can drive there. IDK, I was thinking little farther away to at least use the ticket.

AC is OK, but other than the Casino's there is not much to do. If i wanted to do a show I would goto NYC.

Bermuda or Bahamas was actually a thought! Guess I will just have to price it out and see what happens.

Sunny Beaches · 01-11-2010, 12:03 PM

A three day Princess Cruise, out of Ft. Lauderdale.

aruba here I come · 01-11-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunny Beaches

A three day Princess Cruise, out of Ft. Lauderdale.

OOOOHHHH That is a great idea!

sorry i miss understood the question.... Yea you could drive to boston.

bahamas is a good idea.. just have to watch the season!

*Arubalisa* · 01-11-2010, 01:16 PM

Imo, the only down side of the cruise is that you totally lose the last day. You are up at the crack of dawn, force breakfast down and then round up and put off the ship so they can get ready for the next sailing. All usually by 9 am.

With a resort vacation at least you have (generally) until Noon to enjoy the amenities. When you are only going for two nights, 3 hours is 3 hours. I LOVE Princess cruises though

My favorite actually.

There is a very nice Radisson on Grand Bahama. I don't know if it is quite up to the caliber of the Radisson Aruba, but you could easily find out on tripadvisor.

cindyo · 01-11-2010, 02:15 PM

Anthony...depends on when you wanta go...Newport, RI is really nice in the spring. Not crowded, easy to drive to...maybe 4 hrs or so. Wonderful mansions, ocean side dining and hotels...

Orrin · 01-11-2010, 02:45 PM

Jet Blue goes to Vegas....

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Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Beach! Posts: 494 Images: 6	Hope this is NOT a Taboo question?? This is my 10 year anniversary. We are going to Aruba in July (with the kids). But I wanted to get away (somewhere other than Aruba) for maybe a day or 2 with DW. I live in Northern NJ and looking for somewhere to go to just relax and have a nice weekend. I am not opposed to flying somewhere, since I have a STUPID JB free R/T ticket that I cannot use for Aruba. As long as the other ticket is not that expensive! Let me know any good ideas, trying to keep the costs at a minimum, but not a dirty stinky dingy motel. Thanks!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Decided to take down my timer!

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,025 Images: 74	a weekend to cape cod? (fly JB into boston) a weekend in portsmouth nh ......a lovely walking town with great bars, cozy restaurants and nice shops (fly into boston or portland) a weekend to quebec city or montreal (no jet blue to those locations) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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aruba here I come Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 42 Posts: 297 Images: 6	boston is supose to be nice.. I wouldn't think the air fair is that costly.. and I would think you could do that for the weekend. what about a spa for couples? Living in nj myself. I guess AC is out of the question, because really you could go there any time you want to right? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	Bermuda or the Bahamas, or even a 4 or 5 star resort in Florida. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Beach! Posts: 494 Images: 6	I was thinking of Boston, but to burn a RT ticket to there, when I can drive there. IDK, I was thinking little farther away to at least use the ticket. AC is OK, but other than the Casino's there is not much to do. If i wanted to do a show I would goto NYC. Bermuda or Bahamas was actually a thought! Guess I will just have to price it out and see what happens. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Decided to take down my timer!

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Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 500	A three day Princess Cruise, out of Ft. Lauderdale. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-11-2010, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	Imo, the only down side of the cruise is that you totally lose the last day. You are up at the crack of dawn, force breakfast down and then round up and put off the ship so they can get ready for the next sailing. All usually by 9 am. With a resort vacation at least you have (generally) until Noon to enjoy the amenities. When you are only going for two nights, 3 hours is 3 hours. I LOVE Princess cruises though My favorite actually. There is a very nice Radisson on Grand Bahama. I don't know if it is quite up to the caliber of the Radisson Aruba, but you could easily find out on tripadvisor. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,523 Images: 138	Anthony...depends on when you wanta go...Newport, RI is really nice in the spring. Not crowded, easy to drive to...maybe 4 hrs or so. Wonderful mansions, ocean side dining and hotels... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

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Orrin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 178	Jet Blue goes to Vegas.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________