Now, this is more of a personal story than an airline or hotel review, so if that doesn't interest you, feel free to skip this post. I figured I'd share the story of how I pulled off this surprise engagement trip, even though I usually suck at surprises. Ford and I talked about the possibility…
Continue reading: How I Pulled Off A Surprise Trip… Sort Of
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Reading the early installments, I was taken back a bit about how much was spent on the trip. Seeing Ford's smile in the picture above immediately confirmed that who care how much it cost, our experiences we share with loved ones ultimately what we all should strive for. Sure, money can provide an avenue for such experiences, but happiness we create is worth way more than the monetary outlay.
Can't wait to read the rest of this TR.
Cheers, friend!
Congrats Lucky! I can never surprise my boyfriend either (he always finds out somehow). I can't wait to read about the rest of the surprise!
Interesting story ... but I think that buying "fake" tickets pulling inventory off the system for the LAX flight to intentionally not get it is wrong, just wrong.
Congrats Ben & Ford!
Your names make it really easy to come up with a couple name - henceforth you will now be known as: Benford.
Seriously, this is awesome and couldn't be happier for you both!
This is THE CUTEST! I hope you remembered to cancel the AA tickets haha.
Can't wait to hear about the rest!
@b_trav — Eh, there's a time and place for everything. It's not like it's a regular habit. Something tells me the giant corporation will be just fine and didn't get its feelings too hurt.
And it's not like those seats would ever be available with miles, given AA's recent shenanigans...
Ben -- What a lovely story. Ford is very handsome. You're so lucky. Congrats again.
@Bill -- Your comment is disrespectful and inappropriate. I'm not sure whether you intended it that way or were trying to be funny, but it's a bizarre to read such a remark on a celebratory post. Obviously the idea that there is a "man" and a "woman" in a gay relationship is a dated and ignorant trope. Perhaps you could clarify by wishing the newly engaged couple well if you didn't mean to give offense.
Cute story. Thanks for sharing. I'm 1 for 2 in surprising my wife with trips (one of these days, I'll share the story on my blog of how I was 24 hours away from pulling off the 2nd), though neither was nearly as involved as this one. Kudos for pulling it off!
Congrats on this exciting development. Onward with progress. Now you just need to fire Daniel then this will be a proper blog again.
Congratulation Ben. My husband and I cant wait to read the rest of the love story 🙂
I literally got nervous for you as I was reading this story. Heart racing and everything. Can't wait to hear how the rest of the trip went. Congrats to both of you!!!
Very sweet. Seems like if you had your surprise planned it would be less like you, so it was perfect. Congrats!
@rf Will people stop hating on Daniel?! He provides reviews of products Lucky would not usually review. He brings a different background and personality to the blog, and it's good to have other people posting than just Lucky and Travis.
If you don't like him, don't read his articles, on the front page of OMAAT the author of each article is clearly stated!
Congrats Ben and Ford! May you harness the power of points for many more years to come.
All the best guys! Reading this really made me smile. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of the trip.
The smile on your loved one's face gives a definite answer to your proposal. This romantic saga surpasses the tender moment Ertugrul proposed to Halime in the Turkish soap opera Dirilis: Ertugrul. 😉
Congratulations! I love planning decadent, luxurious trips for loved ones as well, and I"m so glad this worked out! And it seems like you've found the perfect guy: one who always packs his passport and goes with the flow when you tell him you're going to Belgrade after you've gotten to the airport. Can't wait for the rest of the story!
why are most of these luxury travel bloggers always gay? what is it that attracts gays to luxury? is it because they get made fun of their whole lives and then need something to prove to society?
plus did you hear how queer sounding that ford kid sounds speaking? so annoying. ben at least sounds like a man speaking. man up a little dude!
So jelous of you guys, unfortunately the quality of gays in Australia is meh. Maybe I'll have to love to the us
Hey @Bob - how about your man up a little and stop bullying people you don't know Sh*t about. Also, why do people call themselves Bob. They must have a better name to use? Same analogy. Stupid questions - Stupid answers. Please don't be disrespectful towards anyone you don't know in the future. It would be a shame for Karma to bite your in your A**. Thanks!
@O I'm in Australia. I'm of fine quality thanks. Where have you been hanging out?
A wonderful story. I always want to surprise my husband with a trip but he's not a US or EU citizen and needs a visa for most countries.
Congrats, gents! Wish you both so much happiness and fun adventures in your life together! I've loved your trip reports for years, but I am especially excited to read each installment of this one. Congratulations on the engagement, and an almost bigger congratulations for putting in so much thought to make it special and managing to pull it off!
And to the idiot with the "man in the relationship" comment- what's wrong with you? Don't try to tarnish someone else's happiness with your ignorance. And asking who's the "man" or "woman" in a same sex relationship is like asking which chopstick is the fork.
Congrats ben! Amazing story and I hope the best for you and Ford!
I would just like to know what you do with your kids when you travel? My husband and I always have trouble with this! Would you mind suggesting things for me?
Thanks so much and congrats again!
Alex
So cute. 🙂 Your nervousness and bewilderment after you sprung the surprise trip on Ford is so adorable. Can wait to read the rest of the story!
This is cute, but how would you make sure he has his passport with him? congratulations!
Many congratulations! Wishing you and your partner all the very best for the future.