Comments on: WWYD: Stay In Town, Go Away or Do Nothing for Long Weekends? http://queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/ We're here, We're queer, and We're not going Shopping without Coupons Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:23:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: DivaJean http://queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/comment-page-1/#comment-63371 DivaJean Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:09:56 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/#comment-63371 Even before my partner & I took the vow of lesbian mom poverty (ie-before kids), we took most of our vacations at home, doing the types of things in town that one would take a visitor to (museums, parks, picnics, hikes on nature paths, etc) and maybe eating out a few more times that week or weekend. After we had felt we had seen it all/done it all together, we got more into spending our time on the home fixit stuff that never gets done. It certainly paid off well when her house sold and we were able to move our growing family to a better neighborhood (for us- closer to other family).<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-63371">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Even before my partner & I took the vow of lesbian mom poverty (ie-before kids), we took most of our vacations at home, doing the types of things in town that one would take a visitor to (museums, parks, picnics, hikes on nature paths, etc) and maybe eating out a few more times that week or weekend. After we had felt we had seen it all/done it all together, we got more into spending our time on the home fixit stuff that never gets done. It certainly paid off well when her house sold and we were able to move our growing family to a better neighborhood (for us- closer to other family).

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]]> By: Bina http://queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/comment-page-1/#comment-63224 Bina Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:37:09 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/#comment-63224 I'm a fan of taking local trips but staying in town is also nice. Being a tourist in your own town is fun and even better when you're a total tourist. I find it's good to take advantage of offers through the Visitors Bureau which often has discounts to places througout the city. Local transportation agencies generally advertise free or cheap events in the area as does the local paper (generally searchable online). There's also Citypass (www.citypass.com) for those of us who live in large cities - which allows us to save a considerable amount on local attractions and includes public transportation. Then of course there's also my favorite - the Entertainment book - 1/2 off to attractions & restaurants. Lots of great ways to save for a cheap stay in town.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-63224">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I’m a fan of taking local trips but staying in town is also nice. Being a tourist in your own town is fun and even better when you’re a total tourist. I find it’s good to take advantage of offers through the Visitors Bureau which often has discounts to places througout the city. Local transportation agencies generally advertise free or cheap events in the area as does the local paper (generally searchable online). There’s also Citypass (www.citypass.com) for those of us who live in large cities – which allows us to save a considerable amount on local attractions and includes public transportation. Then of course there’s also my favorite – the Entertainment book – 1/2 off to attractions & restaurants. Lots of great ways to save for a cheap stay in town.

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]]> By: plonkee http://queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/comment-page-1/#comment-63104 plonkee Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:21:04 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/#comment-63104 I think the best way of saving money is plan in advance. When you don't have any ideas for what to do, you usually end up spending more money. If you're staying at home, that's even more true because you've probably already done some of the free/frugal things in your city.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-63104">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I think the best way of saving money is plan in advance. When you don’t have any ideas for what to do, you usually end up spending more money.

If you’re staying at home, that’s even more true because you’ve probably already done some of the free/frugal things in your city.

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]]> By: Debbie http://queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/comment-page-1/#comment-62965 Debbie Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:38:05 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/#comment-62965 Where I live, summer won't be ending for a long time. In fact, it's really still too hot to be out. For me, the most significant thing about a long weekend is having so many days where I don't have to go to work. I can easily spend all that free time catching up on books, housework, movies, practicing guitar, etc. This weekend I did go to a sale at a bookstore, and I did bring munchies to a party, but mostly I slept a lot and cooked at home and did other relaxing things.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-62965">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Where I live, summer won’t be ending for a long time. In fact, it’s really still too hot to be out.

For me, the most significant thing about a long weekend is having so many days where I don’t have to go to work. I can easily spend all that free time catching up on books, housework, movies, practicing guitar, etc.

This weekend I did go to a sale at a bookstore, and I did bring munchies to a party, but mostly I slept a lot and cooked at home and did other relaxing things.

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]]> By: John http://queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/comment-page-1/#comment-62958 John Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:51:53 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/#comment-62958 Thanks for the comment, Ryan. Based on your feedback, I made a few changes to my post to clear up any confusion. We didn't spend on accommodations. The $500 was a hypothetical estimate of a weekend getaway, which would include accommodations. I compared that hypothetical amount to the total we spent on our in-town excursions, which was $375 total. You're right that choosing less expensive accommodations can make a weekend getaway more affordable. What's scary is that staying in town has potential to cost more than going away. It wasn't so important that we had a memorable holiday weekend, just some time outdoors with friends and while the city was less packed. Lesson learned: next time we'll be prepared to enjoy the outdoors with free or low-cost activities in mind. Thanks again! -John<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-62958">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Thanks for the comment, Ryan.

Based on your feedback, I made a few changes to my post to clear up any confusion.

We didn’t spend on accommodations. The $500 was a hypothetical estimate of a weekend getaway, which would include accommodations. I compared that hypothetical amount to the total we spent on our in-town excursions, which was $375 total.

You’re right that choosing less expensive accommodations can make a weekend getaway more affordable. What’s scary is that staying in town has potential to cost more than going away.

It wasn’t so important that we had a memorable holiday weekend, just some time outdoors with friends and while the city was less packed. Lesson learned: next time we’ll be prepared to enjoy the outdoors with free or low-cost activities in mind.
Thanks again!

-John

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]]> By: Ryan http://queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/comment-page-1/#comment-62949 Ryan Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:25:39 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/09/05/wwyd-stay-in-town-go-away-or-do-nothing-for-long-weekends/#comment-62949 I think saving 25% and not sacrificing the types of activities you're doing is pretty significant. After all, you included "accomodations" in your in-town excursion. What? I think picking less expensive activities and accomodations is a good way to cut money. Camping is cheap, so is staying with friends. How about more cooking and less eating out? All of this depends on what, for you, adds up to a memorable weekend.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-62949">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I think saving 25% and not sacrificing the types of activities you’re doing is pretty significant. After all, you included “accomodations” in your in-town excursion. What?

I think picking less expensive activities and accomodations is a good way to cut money. Camping is cheap, so is staying with friends. How about more cooking and less eating out? All of this depends on what, for you, adds up to a memorable weekend.

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