My husband and I got married late last year and my mom is insisting on giving us a trip as a gift. We feel guilty about her spending too much, originally she booked a cruise for several thousand dollars which was over the top to me. Neither of us have left our home state(we live in the US) more than a handful of times, and we've never traveled out of state together. I feel overwhelmed with the sheer volume of information and destinations out there, and could use a little hand-holding.
I want to keep it under $2000 for the trip itself(any airfare, hotel, etc.), and unfortunately because of work restrictions the trip needs to be less than five days(including a weekend). A cruise seems like a nice option, but the cruises that last 4 days don't really seem worth it. Am I wrong? I'm also looking at destinations in the U.S., like D.C. or Vegas. We can travel anytime this year up to October, the end of the year is out of the question also because of work restrictions. The main things I'm looking for are sight-seeing/adventures, being able to get around on foot, and great food. Nice shopping spots would be a plus, but not a necessity. With this in mind, what would you all recommend for to newbie travelers on a budget? Is an international trip out of the question for inexperienced travelers at under $2000 and 5 days or less? Thanks in advance!
I want to keep it under $2000 for the trip itself(any airfare, hotel, etc.), and unfortunately because of work restrictions the trip needs to be less than five days(including a weekend). A cruise seems like a nice option, but the cruises that last 4 days don't really seem worth it. Am I wrong? I'm also looking at destinations in the U.S., like D.C. or Vegas. We can travel anytime this year up to October, the end of the year is out of the question also because of work restrictions. The main things I'm looking for are sight-seeing/adventures, being able to get around on foot, and great food. Nice shopping spots would be a plus, but not a necessity. With this in mind, what would you all recommend for to newbie travelers on a budget? Is an international trip out of the question for inexperienced travelers at under $2000 and 5 days or less? Thanks in advance!