Well, I had originally included a statement along the lines, "please spare me the lecture on saving my money, investing it towards my loan principle, etc," but deleted it believing no one would honestly feel the need to "inform" me about the error of my financial state.

If I were getting a psychology degree at a mediocre school and paying $35,000 a year, I would appreciate the advice; but, as I'll be a physician making upwards $2-300,000 annually, I am not that concerned about the dent the $3,000 would put into my $170,000 in student loans - especially at the expense of walking away from the chance to do some traveling amidst the hellacious state of medical school. I don't have cable TV, an xbox or PS3, and can't tell you the last time I went out, even to take the girl to whom I plan to propose out to dinner. Save your middle management "you need to invest in your future" talk for your grandkids.

I am starting in Indianapolis and not looking for a destination proposal, but a quick getaway to "celebrate" 1. having lived together for 6 months on the budget we did, and 2. being engaged. My hope is to find a place with a good amount to explore as well as some relaxation.