I have been tasked with the grueling chore of designing a weekend getaway from Dallas using Membership Rewards points.
I know! I know!
It is pure torture!
I live 20 minutes from DFW airport and would like to come up with something fun, fabulous and a bit off the beaten path.
American Express is giving one of my readers a $100 AmEx gift card for a little planning assistance.
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Where should I go?
Should I travel by train, plan or automobile?
What should I do when I get there?
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The giveaway ends July 16, 2011 at midnight CST and the winner will be selected randomly and notified via email. I will be choosing my three favorite travel suggestions to explore further in future posts while bemoaning 20 lost years of rewards points…She is Dallas info: The $100 AmEx gift card is being provided by American Express. American Express is also placing 150,000 Membership Rewards points in my newly opened rewards account to plan this trip. Thanks American Express!
Take a plane to St. Augustine, FLA. Stay in one of the gorgeous bed and breakfasts. Take the walking tour of historical sites, lay on the beach with a good book, and dine at the local restaurants!
You should take a car to Austin, TX! Once you get there, I suggest you stop by the Lyndon B. Johnson Museum, Schlitterbahn water park (if you have time!), and eat at some of the famous food carts around town. You could also visit Zilker park or take a segway or kayak tour!
Going by train would be awesome, BUT if it’s for a weekend, more practically, you should go by plane. Especially since I think you should head to San Franscisco. That would be a LONG train ride.
Or internationally, you could head to Peru or Paraguay or Brazil. Oh, the possibilities are so endless!
hmmm….you said just a weekend getaway. You didn’t mention if it was with your children or without
Where should I go? San Francisco, CA
Should I travel by train, plane or automobile? I say all the above….read more to see! To get to San Fran – definitely by plane. It would be too grueling of a drive for a weekend getaway.
What should I do when I get there? Alcatraz is a must for kids, the ferry ride over would be fun for them. Take the trolley (train) to Fisherman’s Warf and walk the piers and streets – rainforest cafe, street performers, fresh seafood, giradelli square (YUMMOOO), Then by rental car, you can go to Stinson Beach or Pt. Reyes (this really is a must! so beautiful!), or you could drive to the Jelly Belly Factory for the kids, 6 Flags Vallejo is driveable. If no kids, you could take a wine tour to Napa/Sonoma – you don’t have to be a ‘drinker’ to go. It is just simply amazing and beautiful. We have both the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics for ballgame experiences! Depending on when you come, you may be able to see the Rangers vs. Athletics (since you are from texas!) And I work for the Oakland Athletics in the press box, I could give a press box tour – both adults and kids love it!
You should drive to somewhere in Arizona. And you should go hiking when you get there.
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Where should I go?
California!
Should I travel by train, plan or automobile?
Plane! Even though its a pretty penny, its super fun!
What should I do when I get there?
See everything and shop till you drop!
Rent a car and travel to Branson, Texas and stay at a romantic Bed and Breakfast…Ahhhhhh
You should go to Southern California, by plane, and lay on the beach, soak up the sun, and indulge in ice cream!
I always thought a train ride cross country would be fun to try.
We’re big into zoos and children’s museums these days. Oh, and don’t forget the baseball games.
I say hop a plane for VEGAS BABY! Stay on the Strip, I love the Paris. Go see a show, may I suggest Blue Man Group at the Venitian. Get a masage at the spa at Red Rock Casio’s SPA and spend a day by the pool.