First vacation in 3 years felt GOOD!!

Wife and I (29 y/o) have been sacrificing, side hustling and generally being cheap for years.

We finally took our first vacation alone (without extended family) in years this weekend.

It felt awesome to relax and see her happy

We drove from Scottsdale to LA and used her free nights she gets from her company on fancy hotel and got 50% off all F&B

We had drinks, room service, hit the beach, did it all!

Cost breakdown

Gas – $115

Outside food – $110

Hotel food (50% off) – $80

Total = $305

Not bad for budget vacation! Thank god for free hotel nights!