<p>Paris.</p>
<p>But I like the idea of the Shakespeare festival.</p>
<p>We had a great weekend in Saarbrucken in Germany last summer. We tacked it on to a trip to Scotland. Ate a fabulously weird and outrageous meal at a three-star (Michelin) rated restaurant and went to a rock concert our son was dying to see.</p>
<p>How’z about Saratoga Springs, NY. Depending on the week, they have horse racing or
theater, in a quaint Victorian town.</p>
<p>The nice thing about a cruise is that you have your major upfront costs but you can control the incidentals, which tend to add up when you pay for things a la carte.</p>
<p>Neither lodging nor meals are cheap in wine country.</p>
<p>^^^
Saratoga Springs also has a spa with warm fizzy mineral baths too and lots of good restaurants. We enjoyed our 3 day stay there last year. Also, it’s close to Lake George for a cool side trip (take the Mini Ha Ha cruise, walk the town, or take a dip in crystal clear waters).
Speaking of cruises, I don’t know, there’s just not for me. We did one on our honeymoon and I couldn’t wait to get OFF the boat. I guess I just don’t like hanging around and eating too much.</p>
<p>If you choose the California wine country, have a look at the Indian Valley Resort and Spa.
[Indian</a> Springs Resort and Spa](<a href=“Napa Valley Hotels | Indian Springs Calistoga | Official Site”>http://www.indianspringscalistoga.com/)
It’s kind of a fun old fashioned family place and not too expensive. Even if you don’t stay there, some of you might like to use the spa while others go golfing or something. My friend’s niece recently had a pre-wedding event for her bridesmaids and female relatives and they all loved it.</p>
<p>We will also celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this spring and haven’t quite figured out what to do. I am reading all these suggestions with great interest.</p>
<p>Some seconds for Santa Fe, Napa/Sonoma, and Montreal.</p>