https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:40:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-130899 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:52:38 +0000 skibobrown 130899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My recommendations are Newport RI, Little Compton RI, Cape Cod, or Nantucket. I'm guessing that Little Compton would be the cheapest of that list, since it's a less obvious tourist destination. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-130795 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:22:45 +0000 Mrs. Oyster 130795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely check out Cape Cod (although I'm biased - being from there) - but it will tend to be very expensive at that time of year.<br /> I just booked at small house near the ocean in Kennebunkport, ME for DH and myself for a weekend in June through homeaway.com. I'm so excited to just get away for a weekend with DH, relax and take in the sites.<br /> I'm sure you can find something great!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-130402 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:58:11 +0000 MamaMoose 130402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could also go out to Nantucket or the vineyard. You can take the ferry from woods hole which would be a quick drive from you. You probably won't find great deals but I'm sure some of the b&amp;b's have reasonable prices. And for some reason when I go out to an island I feel like I'm really getting away from home and going on vacation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-130400 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:56:33 +0000 Mrs. Pen 130400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recommend stalking Groupon and Livingsocial. They always have lots of great deals on getaways especially in that area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-130390 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:39:23 +0000 cheesetomywhine 130390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great topic since we're located so close! We want to go on a babymoon after I graduate (3 weeks!) but before the baby is born (June). So of course, we want to stay somewhat close. I was debating NH and Maine and now I'm totally going to check out the Portland B&amp;B recs. We love B&amp;B's! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-130386 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:29:37 +0000 sorrycharlie 130386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thank you guys!! ill start perusing the list :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129302 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:55:52 +0000 yoursilverlining 129302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SorryCharlie:</p> <p>Frugal is going to be sort a bit more difficult since you’ll be coming in the height of tourist season, BUT, there are plenty of deals to be found!! :D</p> <p>I’ve had luck with this website – here are some listings in the greater Portland area for condo/apartment/house rentals.<br /> <a href="http://www.homeaway.com/search/maine/portland-and-casco-bay-area/region:237/maxPrice/750/currency/USD#sp=401" rel="nofollow">http://www.homeaway.com/search/maine/portland-and-casco-bay-area/region:237/maxPrice/750/currency/USD#sp=401</a></p> <p>If you get a place with a kitchen, you can buy lobster down at the pier for well under $5/lb. Prices for lobster in restaurants will still be in the general neighborhood of $30+, so if you want to pig out on lobster, getting a place with a kitchen might be a good idea. The downside is very, very few rental places would have pools. :/</p> <p>Nice bed and breakfasts in Portland:<br /> <a href="http://www.thechadwick.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thechadwick.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.morrillmansion.com/information.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.morrillmansion.com/information.html</a><br /> <a href="http://westendbb.com/inn.html" rel="nofollow">http://westendbb.com/inn.html</a></p> <p>For eating in Portland….well, we are second only to San Francisco in the number of restaurants per capita; so it’s really about what you like to eat! </p> <p>For resorts, these are the first two that come to mind - both are beautiful settings and have pools. It looks like they also have summer package deals too!</p> <p>Samoset Resort – super beautiful location, also has a spa, restaurants on site, etc.</p> <p>Sebasco Resort – has a saltwater pool, has a package where you get to stay IN a lighthouse, and comes with a lobster dinner.</p> <p>Other areas that are lovely in summer and not too out of the ay are Boothbay Harbor, Camden/Rockland/Rockport.</p> <p>Ogunquit is also fun – it’s a funky town with a great playhouse. I’ve never stayed overnight there, but my husband and I go down a few times a summer and walk around (lots of antique shops, etc.) and go see whatever play is put on at the playhouse. </p> <p>Portsmouth, NH is also a nice town! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129292 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:50:40 +0000 chrispygal 129292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just so you know, the Jordan Grand Resort in Newry (right on the Mountain) has frequent specials for the summer at $99 a night and they do have a pool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129287 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:49:36 +0000 betsyboop 129287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also love maine! We rented a house in georgetown last summer, and it was so peaceful! We have also stayed at castle hill in newport, in one of the beach cottages. Though the rates in july might be steep... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129258 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:30:59 +0000 chopsuey 129258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Oh I would totally go to Maine!! I've always wanted to have Lobster up there!! :D Sorry no recs since I'm not familiar with the area! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129257 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:30:47 +0000 sorrycharlie 129257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: ooh! any recommendations? only real requests are pool, frugal. LOL. </p> <p>I'm currently looking up all the recs from @chrispygal and @mrs. wagon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129254 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:29:25 +0000 yoursilverlining 129254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in Portland, Maine so if you want to come to anywhere in southern Maine I can give you some tips!!!!</p> <p>If you haven't driven up here before, we're just 3 hours from Newport, RI. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129249 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:26:27 +0000 sorrycharlie 129249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>that's exactly what we're thinking! something low-key, enjoyable. we're hoping for something with a pool, since I'll be a house. LOL. I've been looking at small scale hotels (such as hampton inn type thing) in NH, Maine, VT. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129244 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:24:12 +0000 mrs. wagon 129244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chrispygal: That's exactly the kind of thing we were looking at for NH and Vermont! An off-season ski resort town that's still pretty and fun and quaint in the summertime. I opted for Newport since I didn't want to drive too far. But I think a weekend exploring one of those small towns with summer festivals and carnivals would be super fun, and affordable too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129238 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:20:58 +0000 chrispygal 129238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey, look at that - we're neighbors! I live in MA, just over the RI border. :) Interestingly enough, we were married in Sept and have our baby due in July. lol. We are looking to do the same thing and so far we are looking at some options in Maine and on the Cape. There are some nice B&amp;B's in Ongunguit that seem fairly resonable, even in July. That's the tough part around here - all vacation-y spots are at peak prices in the summer and it's tough to spend $400 a night when I know we will have all sorts of extra expenses soon. </p> <p>Not sure what you're looking for, but here's another thought. We were married up in Bethel, Maine which is where Sunday River Ski Resort is. Since it's off-season up there, it was really affordable. We found some great houses/condos to rent and it's a very pretty area. It's low key and there is not much to do besides checking out some local spots, Mt Washington is maybe an hour away, and the mountain itself has gondola rides and a few activities there. It's a quaint town, with a couple of really nice golf courses and a spa. In July they have their Mollyocket festival too, which is really just like a big arts and crafts fair in town, but at night they had fantastic fireworks. I think we spent $400 total for a nice condo for the 3 nights, but it will be about a 4 hour drive. We would stop in Portland, Maine on the way up for lunch and poke around the city a bit and to give ourselves a break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129231 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:17:34 +0000 mrs. wagon 129231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooh! You're right near me, I totally forgot ;) We actually babymooned in Newport RI!! At the Hyatt over there... we did a spa weekend, 2 nights, over Valentine's weekend. It was a Birthdays/Valentine's/Babymoon trip. </p> <p>Obviously that's kind of close to home for you ;) The other options we were looking at were a resort on the Cape, a spa in the Berkshires, Bed and Breakfasts in small towns in NH and Vermont, MAINE is beautiful, and a weekend at Mohegan Sun. I've been hearing a lot of commercials for Ocean's Edge resort on the Cape so I'm thinking they've recently done a lot of improvements and are trying to drum up business so that might be worth looking into. </p> <p>Yelp is a great resource-- I love reading peoples' opinions of places. That's how we found the Hyatt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frugal-babymoon1st-anni-ideas-within-driving-distance-from-ri#post-129211 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:09:00 +0000 sorrycharlie 129211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>anyone have any recommendations?</p> <p>our first wedding anniversary is July 15, and DH wants to take a babymoon in combination with that. with baby due in September, we obviously don't want to spend a ton - looking at maybe 2 nights 3 days.</p> <p>we would drive, located in RI on the MA border - any suggestions? :) </p>