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#142990 31-Mar-2014 10:48

Hi There!

My wife and I have been together since we were 17, nearly 20 years and married for 10 Years this year, and I thought I'd like to surprise her with a weekend away from myself and the kids.

We are based in Auckland but a small amount of travel would likely be ok.

I am trying to find a place that has nice accommodations, has Spa treatments, room service, and a swimming pool. I'd like to keep the per night cost to under $200 but I can be flexible if it's a great place. Obviously that excludes consumables like massages etc.

Anyone recommend a place?

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#1015871 31-Mar-2014 10:54

I'm not sure if it'll fit your budget, but I'd recomment the Langham Hotel - see if you can get a special deal on one of their Chuan Spa experiences.

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#1015872 31-Mar-2014 10:54

Tutakaka Whangarei, Look at Matapouri.
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#1015888 31-Mar-2014 11:09

Lift your budget, because she's worth it

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#1015892 31-Mar-2014 11:13

Handsomedan: I'm not sure if it'll fit your budget, but I'd recomment the Langham Hotel - see if you can get a special deal on one of their Chuan Spa experiences.

Looks great, there is a bundle special for $750 a night, but everything is for two. Perhaps she could take her boyfriend :)

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#1015894 31-Mar-2014 11:15

networkn:

My wife and I have been together since we were 17, nearly 20 years and married for 10 Years this year, and I thought I'd like to surprise her with a weekend away from myself

That reads as pure gold

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#1015895 31-Mar-2014 11:17

Jaxson:
networkn:

My wife and I have been together since we were 17, nearly 20 years and married for 10 Years this year, and I thought I'd like to surprise her with a weekend away from myself

That reads as pure gold

Upon reflection, yes I agree, both grammatically and by inference that didn't read as it was intended.

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#1016104 31-Mar-2014 17:04

iPad, iPhone, iMac. How bout getting her an iRon?

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#1016123 31-Mar-2014 17:21

What about somewhere like Rotorua? Easy drive from Auckland, and some nice places to stay that meet your requirements

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#1016136 31-Mar-2014 17:49

Ask another female they will know

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#1016287 31-Mar-2014 23:21

networkn: Hi There!

My wife and I have been together since we were 17, nearly 20 years and married for 10 Years this year, and I thought I'd like to surprise her with a weekend away from myself and the kids.

We are based in Auckland but a small amount of travel would likely be ok.

I am trying to find a place that has nice accommodations, has Spa treatments, room service, and a swimming pool. I'd like to keep the per night cost to under $200 but I can be flexible if it's a great place. Obviously that excludes consumables like massages etc.

Anyone recommend a place?

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#1016289 31-Mar-2014 23:37

Geektastic:
networkn: Hi There!

My wife and I have been together since we were 17, nearly 20 years and married for 10 Years this year, and I thought I'd like to surprise her with a weekend away from myself and the kids.

We are based in Auckland but a small amount of travel would likely be ok.

I am trying to find a place that has nice accommodations, has Spa treatments, room service, and a swimming pool. I'd like to keep the per night cost to under $200 but I can be flexible if it's a great place. Obviously that excludes consumables like massages etc.

Anyone recommend a place?

Huka Falls Lodge. And ditch the rug rats.

Ew.

Tutukaka much better. At the beach

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#1016297 1-Apr-2014 00:05

Brackenridge, Martinborough.

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#1016299 1-Apr-2014 00:14

I recommend holiday at Waiheke.

Anyway, IMO it does not make sense to 'celebrate alone'.

If it was me, I will make it a family outing (i guess everyone is different)

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#1016313 1-Apr-2014 07:48

Me too, wouldn't want to go alone. Maybe minus the kids tho.

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#1016316 1-Apr-2014 07:54

Honestly, if it were me, I'd be surprised, thrilled, and then bored as hell without anybody else with me. The sentiment is lovely, but I suspect she'll spend a lot of time wondering about you and the kids and never relaxing properly. I agree with others who have suggested a family outing, or if you wanted to get romantic ditching the kids and going somewhere with her.

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