BF's Birthday

calindi

I've been thinking of splurging on a weekend getaway for us, and his upcoming birthday is the perfect excuse!

I looked at all inclusives in Mexico and Jamaica, but I realized that the cost of flights could be put towards a nicer hotel, nicer food, or spa treatments.  So I started looking within driving distance in Florida, and came up with the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort - oh my goodness, I'm so excited!

The rates were $260/night for the standard rooms, but with the military discount it'll be $180/night for the upgraded ocean view balcony room!  They've got three pools, one with a giant waterslide and one that is adult only with a waterfall.  They also have a fire pit at night to sit by and relax, or even roast marshmallows!  They've got a ferry to their own private beach on an island, and you can take a shuttle to their sister property which has a lazy river you can float down.  They also have a really nice spa, and I'm thinking since I saved so much money compared to an all-inclusive that I'd book us treatments for when we arrive to start on a great relaxing note.

Oooooh I'm so giddy, I just want to go NOW!  They didn't have BF's birthday weekend available, so I booked a few weeks later for the first weekend in April.  I've already told BF to keep the weekend open (since he tends to book himself up months in advance) but haven't told him where we're going.

Now the question is - should I tell him on his birthday where we're going, or should I keep it a secret?  Or do I tell him about the hotel and surprise him with the spa treatment?

bethsmiles

My mom did this for my dad once. She just told him to get his butt in the car and not to ask questions because he wasn't getting any answers. They both had a great time. But my dad's personality is super laid back and he just goes with the flow so that approach worked for him. If your BF would be irritated by not knowing anything then I would I tell him about the hotel but not the spa treatment

Beads921

I'd tell him about the hotel. But leave any and all other details out. 

loves2shop4shoes

On his birthday, aside from a blowjob, I'd give him a card.  Inside the card, I would just say, "You will get your present on X weekend.  I will be kidnapping you.  You cannot know to where, but I advise you get your schoolwork done well in advance."  I would blindfold him when you get in the car and not tell him a word.

By the way, I'm so jealous of your living where there isn't 6 feet of snow on the ground.  I wish I could do this!!  Well played Cate, well played.

PolkaDotBella

That sounds so fun! Such a great idea... I'm sure your bf will love it! I vote that you don't tell him anything until you get there... to me, it makes it more fun and exciting that way!

meamolly

Hey guess who I use to work for.... you guessed it HYATT!  I love the hyatt hotels and sadly never made it to Fl to cash in any free rooms there. (went tons of other places tho) I wish I still had connections for you, but you never know what they might toss in since you are on the military discount.

heyimbren

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[QUOTE]My mom did this for my dad once. She just told him to get his butt in the car and not to ask questions because he wasn't getting any answers. They both had a great time. But my dad's personality is super laid back and he just goes with the flow so that approach worked for him. If your BF would be irritated by not knowing anything then I would I tell him about the hotel but not the spa treatment
Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]

That's my reasoning as well. I love the idea of super secret, surprise getaways! So if your BF is cool with it, then that's my vote :)

Basenjigirl23

I surprised BF this past b-day with a trip and concert tickets.  I booked the hotel and bought the tickets 3 months before his b-day and arranged w/ his boss to let him have his b-day off (fell on a Fri & we work in the same bldg).  I thought I was gonna burst keeping the secret, but he was shocked, I think your BF will loe what ever you decde to do :-)

skyler1108

I know that my FI would be hounding me as to where we would be going from the time I told him we were going somewhere. That is why I would have to tell FI but I would keep the rest a secret. If you can get away with keeping it a secret the whole time I would do that. I just know that FI would never let that happen.

marleylikeair

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[QUOTE]On his birthday, aside from a blowjob, I'd give him a card.  Inside the card, I would just say, "You will get your present on X weekend.  I will be kidnapping you.  You cannot know to where, but I advise you get your schoolwork done well in advance."  I would blindfold him when you get in the car and not tell him a word. By the way, I'm so jealous of your living where there isn't 6 feet of snow on the ground.  I wish I could do this!!  Well played Cate, well played.
Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]

I vote for Shoes's idea!

calindi

Thanks ladies!  I think I can keep it a secret.  He'll be curious, but he won't freak out about it.  The worst part will be that I'll have to drive, and he's the world's worst passenger.  Blindfolding might not be a bad idea!

Shoes, I totally agree - we're trying to take advantage of this location while we're here.  We've only got one more winter here before we're up in Virginia again, so better make the best of it!!!!

Molly, that's so sweet of you!  The military hook-up is pretty awesome, I've got to say, but I do appreciate you saying you'd hook me up if you were still working for Hyatt.  That's incredibly generous of you.  I'm hoping they'll throw in a few more small things since I told them it's his birthday.

loves2shop4shoes

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[QUOTE]Thanks ladies!  I think I can keep it a secret.  He'll be curious, but he won't freak out about it.  The worst part will be that I'll have to drive, and <strong>he's the world's worst passenger.  Blindfolding might not be a bad idea!</strong> Shoes, I totally agree - we're trying to take advantage of this location while we're here.  We've only got one more winter here before we're up in Virginia again, so better make the best of it!!!! Molly, that's so sweet of you!  The military hook-up is pretty awesome, I've got to say, but I do appreciate you saying you'd hook me up if you were still working for Hyatt.  That's incredibly generous of you.  I'm hoping they'll throw in a few more small things since I told them it's his birthday.
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

<div>I LOL'ed at this!</div>

babybchbum

Cate: What resort are you taking him too? I'm looking into a babymoon or something for DH's birthday since he never wants anything. I'd love to drive a few hours and go to SOFL rather than Orlando. I've even been looking into Daytona.

calindi

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point - they have a AAA discount, too!  Compared to similar resorts in the area, it's definitely less expensive, but it also has much better reviews on TripAdvisor, so win-win.  The one "down side" is that it isn't right on the beach - but it has a ferry to their own private island beach, which I think is way cooler!  Plus their spa is really nice - I think I saw that they have "Momma-to-Be" treatments, like facials and massages and stuff.  Definitely worth looking into!

SenoritaCupcake

I voted wrong. I didn't read them right, sorry. I change mine from Everything to Nothing. (I know I know, I really read it wrong. This is why they gave me extra time in middle school).

My BFs birthday is this Sunday and I finally talked him into letting me throw a very low key get together with friends. He hates attention... must be something wrong with that boy.

deburnin

Surprise trips are the best. Ok so my surprise trip never actually happened (too expensive) and BF only told me about it what he had wanted to do after the fact, but I think it's one of the most romantic things he ever almost did. lol I hope your BF loves it! And that you have an amazing time! It sounds like a wonderful trip!

Hazel_B

I know I'm late to the discussion, but I vote for Shoes idea.