What are some places to get away for the short term — say a 3 day weekend — that are not very much hassle, not over the top in cost, not too hard to get to, relaxing, enjoyable?
Ideally, something 1 direct flight or train ride away, either a resort (mountain, beach, lake, whatever) or comfortable accomodations near an interesting historical or cultural site. Something in China or in one of the countries in the area.