I would talk your Wife, a husband does not need bff's approval to do something with his wife. Tell her that you want to take her away to celebrate her life, and tell her what you've already planned (don't pay until you've told her), don't ask what she wants to do, surprise her months in advance with what you're going to do with/for her.


M - 9 1/2 years
5/5/16 - Bomb drop - 3 week EA
10/31/16 - We sold house
01/10/18 - D Finalized