David and I celebrate our 10th anniversary in May (the 16th, Teri's 10th too!). Anniversaries are a big deal to me, because, well, my marriage is a big deal to me. Celebrating it is special and that can mean a nice dinner out or a night away, each year looks different and that's fine with me. Two years ago, all four of us went to our favorite casual pizza joint and I was as content as I could be...year 8, our first in NC, felt like a celebration of our family. But this year, not so much :)...we are itching to getaway together, just the two of us. Doesn't have to be far away, just away. Away from our to-do lists, away from our distractions and responsibilities, away from this computer. I'm sad to say that I rarely give David my undivided attention, there's always something looming in the background of our time together. I feel like this past year I've given a lot of my time and attention to the needs of others, and David has often taken the backseat. David and I both prioritize serving others, our church and our community, but it's time to scale back, at least for a couple days, and just be together, no distractions. This "itch" to get away happens to come at a great time. My parents are coming into town in a month and my mom will be staying with us for a few weeks. She has offered and really insisted that we make the most of her time here and take a little time to ourselves. We are happy to oblige, thanks Mom. We are wanting to plan an little early anniversary getaway, maybe just one night, maybe two if I can convince David to take a day off.
So here's the point of this post: in the past few days, I have spent hours on the internet looking for a great getaway spot somewhat nearby. Because I've done so much back and forth to Florida in the past 2 years, I really don't want to spend much time in the car driving to our "destination." It's not that I'm having trouble finding a spot, the problem is I'm finding too many great spots, it's hard to choose and it's hard to know if what I'm seeing online is really as good as it looks in the pictures. The Carolinas are full of beautiful places from beaches to mountains. I have two main parameters: I don't want to drive more than 3 hours and I can't spend a fortune (or even a small fortune). So c'mon NC natives and travelers, what's THE BEST little getaway (reasonably priced!)?? I know some of you have got to be "in the know" about the best kept secrets in the Carolinas. A great little place in Asheville? Boone? Maybe Charleston (that's about as far as I'll go!)? I really want to know...and soon! Comment, email me, help me out...
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February 25, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Don't laugh but we love the Hampton Inn at South Park. I hate riding in cars. Its right next to PF Changs and SouthPark mall, could it get any better? If you want to go somewhere away from here, though, Chaleston is my favorite city in the whole country. The Double Tree is right downtown and very affordable. Plus they have free, warm chocolate chip cookies, as many as you want! Yum!
Holly
February 25, 2008 at 6:42 PM
My family has a place in the mountains near Boone that we open up in April and might be available a weekend or a few days during the week in May. When exactly would you like to go? All you'd really be paying for is food. :)
February 26, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Try Brevard, Highlands/Cashiers - all in NC mountains & very nice!
My favorite is Highlands - nice shops & rest.! :)
February 27, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Josh and I have stayed at the Inn at Ragged Gardens in Blowing Rock. It is really nice. It is a bed and breakfast, but you have privacy because you have your own room with bathroom, and the food is served in a little sunroom with your own table. The only down side is there is only one tv in the main room. (Josh didn't love that.) However it is nice and private and Blowing Rock has some nice restraunts. For a one night stay, it is perfect.
However- if I were you, I would do Charleston. That is next on our list of places to go for a weekend. Not sure when that will ever happen!
Ok-that was long! Sorry.