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Ok, we're talking about a port call here, so sorry to be vague.

Option #1:
A country house. The absolute closest thing I can find. Middle of the road pricing - about $1,100 for the entire trip. Small town, not much to do, but may be a quaint setting. Very old, but very nice. Kind of picturesque.

Option #2:
Close to base as well. One town farther out then Option #1. Very affordable. About $800 for the entire trip. Small town, not much to do. Definitely an older hotel, not very fancy. Since it's so close, affordable, and large compared to others in the area, there will probably be a lot of sailors here.

Option #3:
A little farther out, maybe a 20 - 25 minute drive. Very, very nice. A destination in itself. The most expensive. Probably about $1,250 for the whole trip. With the little bit of distance, and the higher price, I'm thinking we'd also get some privacy. Has a spa, it's on the water, and it's gorgeous. I might not be able to drag dh away for sightseeing! :giggle


I'm leaning toward 1 or 3, just because neither of us want to be surrounded by people from the boat. But, #2 would leave us the most money to spend on other things, like sightseeing, car rental, etc.

So, based on those very vague assumptions, which would you choose?

I'd go #3. it's only $150 more than #1 and it sounds really nice and offers more privacy.

Crap. I should have made a poll.

Definitely 3! Not very much more expensive, and definitely worth it.

3 :D

I'd go with 1 :D

3 farther away from the boat(personal experience) farther away more romantic:)

I vote for #3 as well. These kind of vacations are once in a lifetime, so if your gonna do it, do it right! And have a great trip!!!!

#1

#3, for sure.

#3 away from people you work with, more romantic.

I say go for #3 :yes Enjoy!

#1 because it's beautiful and close enough so you don't have to waste much time driving but if the distance wont be much of an issue on him when having to go back to the boat and you driving back by your self late then I would go with #3 since it's only a little bit more.

# 3 Enjoy - it sounds great

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Tough choice. If you're planning on doing more sightseeing than not, go for #1, if you plan on hanging together and hump like rabbits, go for #3. :lol

Definitely 3! Not very much more expensive, and definitely worth it.

:agree

Treat yourselves! Enjoy the time alone.

I'd go with #3 as well... you only live once! Live it up!

Definitely 3!

I'd vote #3

I'd go #3. it's only $150 more than #1 and it sounds really nice and offers more privacy.

:yes

I'd go #3. it's only $150 more than #1 and it sounds really nice and offers more privacy.

:yes

i would go with number 3.

Well shoot. I called to reserve #3, and found out that that price was actually for their sister hotel, about 10 miles north, which is nice, but not nearly as nice. And the actual hotel I was looking at was more than double that price! YIKES! I thought it was strange that it was so nice and not terribly much more. So with that extra chunk of miles up small roads, that sister hotel is too far.

I decided to split the trip, half country, half city. So I booked the city half. That was easy. I had already found a favorite hotel, and there were so many options.

No I'm back to picking the country hotel, and it's still between 1 and 2, but with the extra problem that I think someone else from the boat might already have booked #1. Dh specifically said he didn't want to be in a little B&B type place with anyone else from the boat. And I feel like it's too rude to call her up and say, hey, are you staying there? Cause if you are, I don't want to! :giggle

i'd go with #3.

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#3 works out better !

Number 2 just because no one ever said anything!! J/k...I'd choose number 3!!

I say if u can afford it #3

I'd go #3. it's only $150 more than #1 and it sounds really nice and offers more privacy.

ditto .. you will appreciate the luxury and quiet time spent .. it sounds like a splurge worth spending!!

def #3!:yes