02-14-2016, 10:17 AM
To maximize your time, consider flying to a central east coast local and renting a car. You save time/hotel/meal costs of the long travel days. Then you can also turn the car in while in the city's and save large parking fees (a car is not needed to get around, and you really don't want to try). You'll likely only need a car during the family visit days.
The cost may come close to a balance, but even if it is a a bit more, the wear and tear you avoid on you, your car, and the relationship with your wife makes it worth it.
The cost may come close to a balance, but even if it is a a bit more, the wear and tear you avoid on you, your car, and the relationship with your wife makes it worth it.