I'm currently planning a surprise trip for myself and DW for the month of August 2009. Not certain days in August, the entire month! I'm going to be telling her that we're just not going to be able to make it next year but that we can plan for a small trip in 2010 if she wants. She works for a school division, so has both July and August completely off and I have very good flexibility at my work as well. Good thing she doesn't read this particular board!