Allthough I love Japan... with only having a weekend to enjoy this trip: i think europe is the best call:

thanks so much for reminding me that it's only 20k miles each way! Now the trick will be finding a fare that works!

I'm thinking Copenhangen...

Also, since it has to go out of DFW: i'll most likely have to fly and pay for my ama-dfw ticket, but 100$ extra so i can go to europe for the weekend? yes, please!