Stressed/stumped for DH's birthday - HELP!

[RadioFanatic]

So, I've put myself in a bind. I've done REALLY good birthdays for dh in the past, so of course he expects them - and he should. In fact, I asked what he wanted for his birthday, he said a weekend trip - and for me to pick it b/c "I do birthdays so well" - well, I'm stumped! And I really want to do it right for this birthday b/c (1) it's his 35th, a milestone I think; and (2) he's done a lot of wonderful, important things this year so he deserves it.

Problem is, I'm stumped - BIG TIME. And it's starting to stress me out. In the past, I've done 2 surprise parties - and he's been surprised BIG TIME; trips to Montreal, NYC, last year, a wine dinner and overnight in Deerfield Inn and also got a computer, I just gave him a engraved bracelet, for Christmas was a surprise trip to universal.

so, now I'm at a "level" that it needs to be good!

I've thought of tix to see Billy Joel - all sold out (except the horrible prices of tix in "Hostage" as I like to call it; Coldplay - same; Tried for Montreal Canadiens (hockey) - same.

any suggestions? I'm in the albany area of NY if there are any suggestions. thanks!

 

[Tink33]

I love planning surprise trips. What are his interests and hobbies?

 

[RadioFanatic]

only sport he likes is hockey - and the boston celtics. his main hobby is traveling - but I'm the one to do all of the planning - which is fine with me as I love doing it! he likes music, hence the concert tix. he loves reading and computers and computer games. he doesn't like doing "group" things as his job entails constituents who are demanding of his time.

 

[mom2boys]

A trip to WDW - of course.

Maybe a ski weekend.
Lake George?
What sports does he like?

 

[RUDisney]

If you do nothing, that will surely surprise him.

Just kidding.

When exactly is his birthday? This month? Next?

What about a weekend junket to the Atlantis in the Bahamas? Or, have a dinner party in your house for some close friends and have it catered and served to you by hired help. Do you have a hot tub? They really are great for this neck of the woods... and it's the gift that keeps on giving.

Why not do a weekend trip to Boston to see a Celtics game?

Spend a night at the St. Regis in NYC. Have cocktails at the King Cole Room (in the hotel) and then walk 2 blocks to La Caravelle for dover sole. It is where JFK and Jackie used to go and they had help from them in selecting a White House chef.

Come down to the Poconos for a champagne-tubbed couples weekend. Cheesy? Yes. But fun.

The possibilities are endless. You just need to decide where you want to go.

 

[Tink33]

If you want to concentrate on a hockey weekend, there are NHL teams in the following cities/states/areas:

Anaheim, Atlanta, Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, Carolina, Chicago, Colorado
Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edmonton, Florida, Los Angeles, Minnesota
Montreal, Nashville, New Jersey, NY Islanders, NY Rangers, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Jose, St Louis, Tampa Bay,
Toronto, Vancouver

How about a weekend trip to Boston for a Celtic's game and/or a Bruin's game?

You could pick a city that you have never visited that still has tickets for his favorite band.

Have you talked to his friends? He may have mentioned visiting somewhere to them.

 

[DMickey28]

Does he mind crowds?
How about a weekend trip to Vegas, you could see shows and concerts there? You don't need to gamble.

Do you ski or anything? You could go to CO for a romantic ski weekend, even if you dont ski but would like to try. Or Whistler BC, or even just Vermont or NH. When is his B-Day? We stayed at the most romantic lodge in Whistler, it was a Fairmont right on the mountain.

A trip to Key West and rent a boat to go around to all the little (how do you spell this word) and cranies! My parents did that and packed a cooler and had a blast. If you like boating, you could make the boat trip a surprise with a romantic meal.

I like the hot tub idea if you are into that. The Atlantis idea is good too, again if he doesn't mind people and crowds, even though you would be alone.

I am sure there are tons of other great ideas out there.

 

[megan4777]

We also live in the Albany area and my Dh also loves hockey. Would he like to take a weekend trip to Toronto to see a hockey game?
It takes about 5 hrs to drive there and it's a wonderful city. The hockey hall of fame is also there.

Anyway, that's just a suggestion. Good luck planning his b-day surprise

 

[RadioFanatic]

thanks everyone for your suggestions - they are great - and I would love to hear more - I will keep you updated on what I decide!