I agree with the above two posts. Sounds to me like you are just touring to go out for a ride. There is nothing wrong with that if you want to do a weekend shake out tour but a whole week of that? No thanks.

There are tons of great places to tour that aren't all that far away. I have never been but I understand there is some pretty good touring in Mississippi. Then there is the KATY trail, a bit further away. Then there is the Great Allegheny Passage which starts almost behind my house. It would be a flight or long drive for you but I would be happy to help out once you get here.

Valleygrl's idea of the Pacific Coast is another excellent idea.

All these ideas above would be good for your wife too. They can be a bit challenging but not overly do for a first time tourer. If you pick your first location well, your wife is going to fall in love with touring. The PCH will most certainly have her hooked.

And if you can't afford it this year then save up your money and go for a nice tour next year. You can still do weekend tours.