Last July we drove through New England on our way to Nova Scotia. Rhode Island was lovely, especially Newport, but it was way overpriced. The car ferry Scotia Prince was fun from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and we absolutely loved Halifax and Peggy's Cove. We couldn't decide which was better, Maine lobster or Nova Scotia lobster, and after several dinners we decided it was a draw. However cars can't take us everywhere.
Airline seats are difficult, and first class is SO expensive.
Two economy seats fit my width but not my length. On flights of 4 hours or less we fly in cheap coach seats, raise the arm rest and snuggle. Thank goodness he has space to spare. Coach seats are fine for a few hours, but 10 years ago for our 5th anniversary the 8-hour flight to Hawaii was too long for comfort. On the plus side, Hawaii was very fat friendly.