Looking to Get Away

HeatherandNick Posted: Apr 18, 2003 12:45 PM

Looking to Get Away

for my anniversary in June. Anyone have any ideas? We're looking just for a weekend, someplace clsoe (within driving distance) and affordable. Thanks!

OctBride03 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 12:57 PM

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FH and I LOVE Mystic, Connecticut. We go there all the time, just to get away!

Newport, Rhode Island is VERY nice too! We also like Virginia Beach but that's a MUCH longer drive!

Mystic

Mystic is also about 20 mins from Foxwoods too!

Meg9-20-02 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 01:17 PM

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Mystic is very nice -
How about . . . Block Island, Shelter Island, Montauk, Martha's Vinyard?

NovemberSue Posted: Apr 18, 2003 01:19 PM

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Atlantic City?

NovemberSue Posted: Apr 18, 2003 01:20 PM

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Montauk? Cape May?

itsbouttime Posted: Apr 18, 2003 01:51 PM

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Pocono's

februarybride Posted: Apr 18, 2003 04:02 PM

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How far do you want to drive? I was looking into going to the Hotel Hershey... a little expensive but ooh so nice! It's about a 3 hour drive I think??

Edited to say it's in Pennsylvania -

Niecey Posted: Apr 18, 2003 04:12 PM

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Close: Poconos, Montauk are nice
A little Further: Cape Cod or Newport

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Apr 19, 2003 02:39 PM

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I definately vote Montauk. Can be a bit pricey though. Let me know if you go there, I an give yout he name of a great restaurant!

dandj Posted: Apr 19, 2003 02:42 PM

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I vote for Block Island - beautiful in the summer!

jennbaby Posted: Apr 19, 2003 03:04 PM

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Gurney's Inn
Block Island
The Hamptons (a B&B)

pschica Posted: Apr 19, 2003 03:18 PM

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montauk is romantic - drive out to the lighthouse if you want.....you can hang out on the beach for a bit too.....when we first stated going out my fh took me there....

JennLC Posted: Apr 19, 2003 03:34 PM

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Definitely look into Newport, Rhode Island. I love touring all of those mansions and they have some good shopping and restaurants there. (Especially if you like seafood).

p&a91203 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 06:17 PM

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I second Gurney's in Montauk!

yabbobay Posted: Apr 20, 2003 09:43 AM

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we went to montauk right after our weddign ( before the honeymoon) and it was fantastic!!

we stayed at the Montauk Manor (thanks to Teri) it was so great...if you go during the week...the prices are lower...

Kathy116 Posted: Apr 20, 2003 01:54 PM

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The nicest place I've been to that was within driving distance was The Chiltern Inn...at Bar Harbor, Maine. It's such a beautiful town. However, it is about a 7-8 hour drive. We left really late at night, went gambling at Foxwoods for a couple of hours, and drove straight to the Inn.

We basically had our own little wing, we were the only room on the ground floor, and it was right next to the indoor pool (it was huge, and went to 8 ft deep), with an indoor hot tub...an a fireplace in front of the pool!

The most amazing breakfasts, amazing hospitality!

We had the pool and hottub to ourselves! They also have a fully stocked bar next to the pool!

Good luck deciding! Can't wait to hear where you go!

wacky Posted: Apr 20, 2003 03:48 PM

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Mystic Ct or Newport RI

We go every year.

cw0904 Posted: Apr 20, 2003 04:46 PM

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Montauk our all time favorite quick getaway place!
Also Poconos and Mystic is beautiful but haven't been with FH yet.
I would also say Hershey if you are looking for an amusement park type of weekend.