ISO Ideas for 10th Anniversary Trip

[LD92599]

DH & I starting to think about a trip for our 10th Anniversary, which would be Sept 2009. We're in NJ - we have one week (plus the weekends on either side) for travel, etc.

We've thought about an Alaska Cruise....or a Princess Cruise to Canada out of NY. We're also thinking Disney but won't do that if DS can't come with us (he'll be in 1st grade then).

Throw some ideas to me please! We're not beach people...so no stricktly beach destinations! We also don't mind traveling in the "off" season if that's what it would be.

[elizabethkott]

Are you guys big into "activity" based vacations? Exploring? Tours?
And what sort of price range?
They are rather expensive, but the Tauck Tours company puts together exquisite tours. My family went on the England/Scotland/Wales one as my high school graduation gift. I will never forget it. Fantastic hotels, getting to see so much cool stuff, having mostly everything taken care of but still a lot of free time... I know they also do "child friendly" family tours.
Here's the site:
http://www.tauck.com/
HTH!

[StantonHyde]

I would go for Spain--such an amazing place. I plan my own vacations--book everything through the net and no tours except maybe a day tour or so (e.g through wine country). I am sure you could find a tour there.

For our honeymoon, we went to Rome (2 days), Florence (3 days), Tuscany (4 days). I would go back, stay in Florence for 3 days and then rent a villa in Chianti/Tuscany and do day trips. There is also an amazing hotel outside of Siena that is gorgeous and great concierge service. That was just a truly amazing trip.

Closer to home--Napa and/or Sonoma Valleys. A driving tour of the soutwestern parks--Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion etc--gorgeous views.

[deenass]

We went when my husband had a business trip - we were there for 8 days and it was FABULOUS. SO much to do, most people understand (Or speak) english, great shopping, TERRIFIC food (at every price point) and extremely romantic!

[M&Mmom]

If you're kinda outdoorsy I would look into REI Adventures. We did our belated honeymoon through them and hiked around Ireland. It was the best trip I have ever taken.

[bubbaray]

Florence, Italy.

[Mermanaid]

I second Paris. Great food, beautiful city, lots to do. We went in February. It was chilly, but we made it through with cashmere sweaters and a light coat. I've heard it's beautiful in May/June when the flowers are blooming. Can't wait to go back again.

[niccig]

For our 5th, which is this year, we're going to a hotel we love in Tuscany. For our 10th, it'll be another trip to Nepal/Tibet. So both are places we've been to and love. Is there a place that you've been to again that you would want to revisit for a romantic holiday???

[s7714]

Our 10th is coming up in 2010 and I'm already drooling over thoughts of a nice kid-free vacation somewhere! I'll be watching this thread for sure!

[Jen841]

We plan on returning to where we honeymooned... two years to change that plan : ) It was a great mix of adventure, beach, sun and relaxing... and good food. We felt very removed from the fast paced world we live in.