DH and I were thinking of going on a trip but since $$ is TIGHT we want to do a budget friendly little extended weekend in April. I was thinking of just us driving somewhere- maybe Montauk or Boston or even Maine (I have a prius so gas $$ is not an issue)
Anyone have any suggestions on a nice romantic trip for us to take in mid to late April???
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DH and I love Boston! We go there every year. We are actually going again for St. Pattys Day.
I usually book through hotwire, so it works out cheaper. Last year we stayed at the Intercontinental Hotel for 120 a night, which usually goes for 400. They have a really nice spa there as well. There are so many nice bars and restaurants to go to there.
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A north fork trip? Shelter Island. Going upstate and staying the night in the Tarrytown Hotel and going to dinner at Blue Hill @ the Stone Barns(something my DH and I want to do!!!) It's a farm where they make all the dishes in the restaurant from their farm. It looks amazing!
Virginia Beach or NC aren't that long drives. They're both really nice in April.
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Newport, RI
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Posted by NapaValleyGirl
A north fork trip? Shelter Island. Going upstate and staying the night in the Tarrytown Hotel and going to dinner at Blue Hill @ the Stone Barns(something my DH and I want to do!!!) It's a farm where they make all the dishes in the restaurant from their farm. It looks amazing!
If you could recommend places to stay too it would be SUPER helpful!
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my friend is from out east and she always sayd whata great town Greenport is...my other friend is going this weekend
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A north fork trip? Shelter Island. Going upstate and staying the night in the Tarrytown Hotel and going to dinner at Blue Hill @ the Stone Barns(something my DH and I want to do!!!) It's a farm where they make all the dishes in the restaurant from their farm. It looks amazing!
Yup, it is Dan Barber's restaurant!!! If I had a small wedding, I would have TOTALLY done it there..
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We stayed at the Pridwin in Shelter Island. It wasn't the fanciest but it did the job. We hung out in Greenport and did a wine tour where they picked us up in Greenport and drove us around. They also made us a great lunch. This was another hotel on Shelter Island. We had dinner there, it had more of a 'funky' South Beach vibe. http://www.sunsetbeachli.com/rooms.html
Castle on the Hudson in Tarrytown is close to the Blue Hill@ Stone Barns but I heard it's but it's beautiful.
There is also the Tarrytown House Estate/Conference Center which is priced more reasonably.
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BTW- all great suggestions ladies!!!
If you could recommend places to stay too it would be SUPER helpful!
Now you're asking too much! jk
I don't know places. I've stayed with friends and family when I went there!
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AWESOME! Sounds like a dope idea Cindy- I'll def put it on the list
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Posted by NapaValleyGirl
A north fork trip? Shelter Island. Going upstate and staying the night in the Tarrytown Hotel and going to dinner at Blue Hill @ the Stone Barns(something my DH and I want to do!!!) It's a farm where they make all the dishes in the restaurant from their farm. It looks amazing!
this is on my list as well. we stayed at Castle on the Hudson - it is gorgeous but def $$$ but dinner was amazing and included.... I reallly want to go again, tarrytown is adorable and I want to check out Blue Hill. it's also great if you want to go for just one night - i would check out the mansions etc. I LOVE the hudson valley.
I'm considering either a B&B up in Rhinebeck or out east since we've never done the wineries. I hear Jedidiah Hawkinns Inn is nice
Montauk Yacht Club is nice - they have a spa. My sister went to Shelter Island and LOVED it so that's also on my list. I can get info from her if you consider going there.
DYING to hit Newport, but a little far for just one weekend.
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yea the castle looks REDONK!!! but for that kinda $$ we could fly somewhere. I'd rather have 'affordable' luxury.
We're kinda spoiled b/c my company is taking us to Grand Cayman next month so we figured a little weekend away in New England might be cool
I have no idea
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There is a B&B I've been eyeing in Greenport called Harbor Knolls. It might be a nice weekend getaway.
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Posted by NapaValleyGirl
A north fork trip? Shelter Island. Going upstate and staying the night in the Tarrytown Hotel and going to dinner at Blue Hill @ the Stone Barns(something my DH and I want to do!!!) It's a farm where they make all the dishes in the restaurant from their farm. It looks amazing!
did you see when they went on this season's Top Chef?? I was kicking Bill like THAT's where i want to go!
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would you take an extra night?
we loved Portsmouth, NH. Also Bar Harbor ME - gorgeous. I just think you need 3 nights b/c they are a tad far.
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A north fork trip? Shelter Island. Going upstate and staying the night in the Tarrytown Hotel and going to dinner at Blue Hill @ the Stone Barns(something my DH and I want to do!!!) It's a farm where they make all the dishes in the restaurant from their farm. It looks amazing!
did you see when they went on this season's Top Chef?? I was kicking Bill like THAT's where i want to go!
Yes!!!! I was dying. DH's coworker told us about Blue HIll last year for a weekend trip and I've been thinking about it. Then they showed it on Top Chef and i was like 'AAAAH!!!!!! I want to go!'
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yea the castle looks REDONK!!! but for that kinda $$ we could fly somewhere. I'd rather have 'affordable' luxury.
We're kinda spoiled b/c my company is taking us to Grand Cayman next month so we figured a little weekend away in New England might be cool
that seems much more doable but I'm still a little hesitant because its a conference ctr...it might be a little busy rather than a nice romantic weekend.
I think I'm thinking more of a B&B route but its def still on the docket- I def want to check out Blue Hill
