To be annoyed at partner booking a trip…

Not once has my partner of nearly 20 years ever booked us a trip for a surprise. This year we can't afford to go anywhere. No weekend away, even locally, no "main holiday" (do you have any idea how lucky you are to even use that phrase when others can't afford even one holiday).

I would be delighted to escape the rain and cold for even one day, even more delighted if I didn't have to organise it.

Sikar style to me then although I do have lounge access

What's rude about asking a question ❓

See, I'd find someone who could only stay in super luxurious hotels really boring.

Some of the most memorable times in my life have been when for one reason or another we've ended up staying somewhere dicey! Where's your sense of adventure 😂

Exactly! And I would relish the chance for a nice meal and some cocktails in the evening, then a relax in the sunshine for a few hours and a nice walk. Feeling the sun on my face, especially after the cold, wet shite we are being subjected to here in the UK at the moment. Even on the flight I would relax with a book and my favourite snacks. What a lovely weekend. 😊

Poor bloke, dammed if he does, dammd if he doesn't. YABVVU and ungrateful.

Yes, I'm very lovely.

Because I'm very lovely I'm not an ungrateful spoilt little princess so I can appreciate my husband doing something nice for me, even when it might not be something I'd necessarily choose myself.

And I'm very much of the make the most of it mindset. As someone else has pointed out, if you can manage a day in the lake district where it's likely to rain then surely you can manage finding something to do somewhere else!

Our first holiday together was a 3 week trip to Borneo staying in 5 star accommodation that he organised fairly last minute as we hadn’t been together very long at that point. We had our own boat and guide accompanying us on the river trips and it was magical, especially the night cruise.

This post seems to imply that it was the least you deserved. You know not everyone is loaded right?

But if I were him I'd tell you to fuck off and would go on my own.

Wow.. bon voyage!

I also see that people have weird views of travel. I'm never in an airport long enough to be hanging around. I arrive with enough time to park, get through security (fast pass) and stroll to my gate with enough time to grab a coffee and pastry on the way.

On the plane I read. I enjoy reading, and having however many hours to sit and do it is nice. I could sit and read for 4 hours no problem!

I don't have luggage. And there's no "getting to the resort" as I just hop straight on a bus or train and go somewhere.

I wish I had a partner this thoughtless and annoying.

You DO sound spoilt OP. It's just a bit of fun.

Planned? In what way is this planned? It sounds like the equivalent of garage flowers for Mother’s Day!

He’s paid for flights because they had a dirt cheap offer on. Presumably it only includes carry on mini under seat bag. Will that be adequate? You normally have to pay extra for a 10kg overhead locker bag.

How are they getting to the airport? (We live over an hour away to our nearest airport by car, 2.5hrs by bus.)

Has he booked decent bed bug free accommodation or a noisy club 18-30 type dive?

If I’m spending some of my time and money on a short break, I’d want it to be worth the effort and expense. Luckily, I trust my DH to put in a fair bit of effort when booking holidays and he always consults me before going ahead.

Our first holiday together was a 3 week trip to Borneo staying in 5 star accommodation that he organised fairly last minute as we hadn’t been together very long at that point. We had our own boat and guide accompanying us on the river trips and it was magical, especially the night cruise.

Wow. Aren’t you lovely?

OP is going to go and has thanked him. She has come onto MN to see how others would feel about this. He has absolutely no grounds to tell her to fuck off. And if he was to tell her to fuck off for having a different opinion to him, then she absolutely should LTB.

Surely if you can manage the lakes without sun, you can find things to do in Gran Canaria without sun?

I love a quick trip; Ive seen so many brilliant places by popping there for a day or two

Did you have other big plans for that Sunday?

I've been to lots of places where I've only spent a day or so.

You can either have a negative attitude and moan, or you can make the most of your time there.

But if I were him I'd tell you to fuck off and would go on my own.

That's the way to look at it! A quick change of attitude and OP might actually enjoy the spontaneous weekend

For £40 I think that's a bargain! I would have a fun weekend and be grateful he planned it!

What a bastard, taking you away for a weekend break and making you wait all the way till June for a proper holiday. I'd leave OP.

Do you think a 5 hour flight is short?

You sound quite judgemental. I am glad lots of people have pushed back your comments.

“Easily pleased or holiday deprived”.

How patronising.

To be absolutely honest, it's great that he's thought to arrange a trip, but it's not ideal. That's a lot of travelling for what is only one full day. You'll probably be knackered from the journey anyway! The thought is nice, but in reality I'm not sure it would be that good.

I would say to him that you appreciate the effort, but he really needs to ask you before booking things, so you can talk things through next time.

Why wouldn't someone kill something that doesn't give them joy? He sounds thoughtless, not nice.

Yea it’s ridiculous sorry! If it was an hour away that would be better. He could’ve booked a flight in the morning or on friday eve at least.

This isn’t even a weekend away!

OP last posted at about 0815, and it’s not even lunch break yet. Not everyone has a job that lets them MN during working hours.

We're all different. I'm sure there are things I can do easily that would make most of the people on this thread tired. No need to be rude.