https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 23:23:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1363019 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:12:41 +0000 Pancakes 1363019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden I was going to recommend Mackinac too! When we lived in MI we took a weekend trip, stayed at a B&amp;B called The Deer Head Inn, actually in Mackinaw City, and took the ferry over to the island. We also drove up into the U.P. and I wish we had had more time there.</p> <p>We also honeymooned in Montreal and I would love to go back. So many great options! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1362954 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:10:36 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1362954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: we did an Alaska cruise two y ears ago and loVED it!!ebded up making an almost month long trip of it, with extra time in Alaska before and a 10 day road trip through the PAC nw after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1362911 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:50:02 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1362911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd highly recommend an Alaska cruise (if you go in the summer). We flew up to Anchorage, and cruised down to Vancouver. The scenery was amazing, and the ship was so relaxing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1362854 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:08:32 +0000 ShootingStar 1362854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're looking for mostly relaxation, DH and I LOVE the Church Landing Inn and Spa in Meredith, NH. It's right on lake Winnipesaukee and it's an amazingly beautiful and relaxing setting. When we go we like to get massages, hang out in the pools and/or hot tubs, sit by the lake, eat at some amazing restaurants, and check out the cute villages in the white mountains. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1362838 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:04:50 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1362838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys for all these awesome ideas. I need to do more digging on flight costs and such but this is such a good jumping board for ideas :). THANKS all!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1362823 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:59:53 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1362823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not exactly what you were asking for, but what about Puerto Rico? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1362821 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:59:23 +0000 Silva 1362821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We honeymooned (part of the time) in jasper. It was wonderful. There are lots of nice, moderate walks/hikes. We rented the cutest little cabin: <a href="http://www.pinebungalows.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinebungalows.com</a></p> <p>If you prefer more metropolitan areas, Quebec City and Montreal are both lovely. </p> <p>And Vermont is gorgeous, but I'm partial because we live here. I can give you more info on nice spots if you are interested. Burlington is a really fun town with lots to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1362804 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:53:36 +0000 tinyperson 1362804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second Quebec City! Beautiful and good food... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1362777 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:46:08 +0000 mrsbookworm 1362777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How about Cape Cod? You could do day trips to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. I love Cape Cod in the spring/summer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1362769 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:42:56 +0000 xInfinity 1362769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd recommend Banff or Jasper if you want to try something thats not too big city. Both are in national parks...lots of beautiful mountain scenery, animals, hot springs and spas, neat little shops and restaurants etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360627 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 01:41:41 +0000 lemondrop 1360627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do Niagara Falls. </p> <p>In spring AZ isn't bad as long as you are done by early May- I love Sedona and Flagstaff is home to me, but during the summer and being pregnant- DO NOT do AZ, San Antonio, or Savannah- misery! Kiawah Island outside of Charleston, SC is amazing and one of my favorite places, but looks like it's out on your list. Another one I'm interested in is the Florida Keys, doesn't have to be wild if you don't want it to be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360580 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:18:17 +0000 sunny 1360580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you seen Niagara Falls? You could fly to Buffalo and rent a car and see the Falls and drive up to Toronto. If you enjoy gambling there is a casino there. IIRC, the Canadian side of the city is nicer and safer than the American side. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360573 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:13:31 +0000 Sapphiresun 1360573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The fact that you've been to Pacific North West, Vancouver and Alaska makes me think cursory cruise ship stops??</p> <p>If you were interested in BC again and like a warm/dry climate (which I thought felt fabulous when we visited at 33 weeks pregnant) I might venture into the Okanagan area. This is my hometown in Vernon, but Kelowna, Penticton and Osooyos are lovely too. </p> [attach=1521/14/mzop6k.432x288.Amazing_colours_of_Kal_Lake_2-432x288.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360469 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:53:55 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1360469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: thanks!! New England is high on our list as we have never been together and I have never ventured outside of boston. </p> <p>All - thanks for the recs :) feel free to keep em comin </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360468 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:53:48 +0000 Beebug 1360468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@char54: my favourite province! I had never been out East til I met DH (he is from NS) and she we went to PEI two summers ago it felt like home. You are so right on heaven on earth! Nothing extravagant about it, just beautiful and homey.</p> <p>I have been to Tofino, love! </p> <p>Couldn't pay me to go to Savannah, GA ever again, but that's just me! Loved Hilton Head Isl.</p> <p>Love Mackinac Isl, went in May and it was cold, and hardly anyone there, but it was lovely, wish I could have been there a few weeks later when things started blooming!</p> <p>Quebec City can definitely be fun any time of year, but I have only been in winter!</p> <p>I love Ottawa, Halifax for Canadian city visits! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360425 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:29:36 +0000 Arden 1360425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would pick NYC hands down but since that's out for you... Mackinac island? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360418 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:25:18 +0000 Charm54 1360418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Prince Edward Island is heaven on earth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360377 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:07:35 +0000 brownie 1360377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Confetti: Ah that makes sense then </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360367 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:02:31 +0000 pui 1360367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Niagara on the lake/Niagara falls.<br /> Prince Edward Island.<br /> Montreal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360358 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:57:04 +0000 betsyboop 1360358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you go in the summer, my vote would be maine or block island and other parts of rhode island! New england is just beautiful in the summer. And congrats!!! I missed your announcement! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360354 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:53:22 +0000 Anagram 1360354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Confetti: a lot depends on weather as a lot of places that would be too hot in summer would be fab in Spring.</p> <p>So....</p> <p>Spring:</p> <p>Santa Fe/Taos<br /> Austin<br /> San Antonio<br /> Savannah</p> <p>Summer:</p> <p>Montreal is pretty great. I loved it there. (Bagels, poutine, delicious brunch)<br /> Maine (lighthouses, B&amp;Bs, Lobster)<br /> Newport, Rhode Island (Mansions, Cliff Walk, Restaurants) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360347 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:51:23 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1360347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: Chicago is where we live :). Thanks for the vermont lead! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360343 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:50:02 +0000 ALV91711 1360343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd go to Tofino on Vancouver Island. Beautiful and relaxing. Lots to see and do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360340 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:47:36 +0000 brownie 1360340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about Chicago? If you are a public radio listener, they do Wait Wait Don't tell me there. My sister did Chicago for a honeymoon.</p> <p>There is a nice looking place <a href="http://www.smuggs.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.smuggs.com/</a> in Vermont that looked relaxing too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360330 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:42:31 +0000 travelgirl1 1360330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just had a few days in Quebec City and it was gorgeous! It's supposed to be really nice in the summer too... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uscanada-weekend-getaway-where-would-you-go#post-1360324 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:40:32 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1360324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my 30th, DH and I want to go on a 4 day long weekend trip somewhere in the US or Canada. Probably in spring or summer. </p> <p>Because we have already been, the following options are OUT: California, Colorado, Virginia, South Carolina, New York/New Jersey, Vegas, DC, Alaska, Vancouver, the Pac NW and most of the Midwest. </p> <p>No crazy outdoor activities or boozing, as I will be quite pregnant by then. </p> <p>Some thoughts we have had are Montreal, something New England, maybe somewhere southwest? Basically there are TOO MANY CHOICES and I am parylized and can't chose...</p> <p>Where would you go? Any fabulous North American vacation recommendations?? </p>