We have our 1 year anniversary on Nov. 24, and we are (naturally!) just now getting around to planning a little trip. We can’t decide where to go, however. Money is very tight, so we will drive.
For our honeymoon, we drove through parts of Arkansas and visited caves. We’ve already travelled Oklahoma fairly extensively (we are in Oklahoma City). I’ve considered the Grand Canyon, but since it’s in the middle of November, I didn’t know how good of an idea that was! My other idea was New Orleans, but I don’t really know what we could do on a budget. I don’t drink (and I’m not old enough anyway), and all anyone ever says about NO is about how great the bars and clubs are.
For our 10th anniversary, Bluesman and I found an indoor waterpark with an attached hotel, and got a package that included the room for the night and two days at the waterpark. We had a blast. You just haven’t lived until you’ve gone down the twisty water-slide buzzed on champagne.
Oh, by the way, my hubby & I just got back from New Orleans and we don’t really drink (OK, I had one drink). We had a great time. I don’t know what kind of budget you’re looking at but we drove–we did kind of splurge on a hotel ($170/night), but my husband required a whirlpool tub. Certainly wasn’t the most expensive room we could get.
Lots of good food, great zoo/aquarium, d-day museum, preservation hall, shopping (we didn’t do a lot because we didn’t want to spend too much money, either). The weather was terrific 11/3-7.
Well, after some Net research, we have decided on New Orleans. Where should we go? We definitely want to see some cemetaries & take a ghost tour or two. Also, anyone know of any good voodoo shops or museums for us to go poking around in?
Why must drinking in bars or other places be considered a normal way of “celebrating” an event?
Why not go to Dallas, Forth Worth, Austin or some other city close by and rent out the honeymoon or presidential suite at a nice hotel? Have a great dinner in the hotel restaurant, making sure you both dress appropriately. Indulge in yourselves and do things you don’t normally do.
Duckster hit it on the head. Think of all the time you will have to spend doing things you enjoy and not driving. I personally would go for Austin or San Antonio is also real nice. I love NO, but on a budget these others are real winners.
Today (Nov. 10) is the Anniversary of Evil®… Jeremy and I had to choose a significant date out of a handful around when we first met. Next year, of course, we’re getting married on Sept. 18, so that will take care of the wedding anniversary part.
Anyway, I have no idea what to do. Take him out for dinner?
Well, I’ve heard that Austin and San Antonio are nice.
Seriously, dinner is always good, followed by dancing/movie/or just return home for a lovely evening.
My advice on wedding anniversaries: alternate planning. You take one year, he takes the next. That way, you can surprise each other. Keep doing that until you eventually forget whose year it is. One year, my husband took me to the botanical gardens, a Greek restaurant, and a night at a hotel.
If you like music, you are going to love New Orleans.
I would suggest staying in the French Quarter if you can afford it. If not, make sure to take a cab from your hotel to the French Quarter (and back) at night. During the day, New Orleans is pretty safe, at night be careful, stay with the crowds.
Here’s a couple nice places in the French Quarter, that aren’t too expensive:
