# Suggest a vacation spot for my daughter and me **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 2, 2012, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655 "2012-05-02T16:33:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2012, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/21 "2012-05-04T06:28:05Z")
> [@Eve](#): > > Portmeirion, Wales: [Portmeirion Village | Holiday Resort North Wales](http://www.portmeirion-village.com/?lID=1) > > My mother and I spent a week there, and it is not only on a beach (the Irish Sea), but is an \*insane \*little village made up from bits and pieces rescued from demolished old manor houses. One of my most memorable vacations, and if you stay there, you have the run of the village after the day-trippers have left. This looks really awesome! ---
**Author:** ![living\_in\_hell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3d9bf3/32.png) [@living\_in\_hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/living_in_hell)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/22 "2012-05-04T06:50:00Z")
> [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](#): > > I wish I could, but have a specified time off. > > I don’t have to kick back. It’s just the beach I have zero affinity for! If she picks a beach, then I would want one that will have stuff for her to do. I grew up in the desert. I just can never get excited about getting in water filled with things that will eat you up! 😉 > > We’ve been to Orlando twice (WDW) and she loved it. I had asked her if she was interested in doing that again. At first she said “NO! That is for babies!”… but then she discovered that Harry Potter world is nearby… and Disney is more than just Princesses. > > Plus, a nine day stay is far cheaper than the 7 day cruise. > > She has until this weekend to decide once and for all… Sorry–you said draw, and I imagined something more serene than being surrounded by forced Disney activities! Yes, be prepared to have characters with megaphones try to enlist you in activities and food contests. ---
**Author:** ![Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/23 "2012-05-04T07:00:58Z")
I’ve been so I know… But I think I was as excited as she was. My absolute favorite was Horace the Horse. I think I made his day because I knew who he was. All things told, I prefer drawing and such, but she’s only going to be a little kid for so long. I will (sadly) have lots of solo drawing time in 10 years. ---
**Author:** ![harmonyhallresorts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e68b1a/32.png) [@harmonyhallresorts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonyhallresorts)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2012, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/24 "2012-05-05T15:07:45Z")
> [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](#): > > I have 3 weeks off in June and want to take my daughter… somewhere. I just don’t know where. > > She is 8. She LOVES beaches. LOVES the water. Me? not so much. I can tolerate it but if I go somewhere with a beach I would prefer she have lots of children to play with so I can kick back on my chair and draw. > > I looked at Disney Cruises. I have never cruised before. Are they worth it? They seem to be 1,500 more than other cruise ships. Is it better to just fly somewhere directly and spend the time and money there? > > We’ve been to Hawaii, so someplace different would be good. > > So what do you say? I have about $4,000 for this trip. > > Thanks! You should get off the beaten path and seek out St.Vincent. It hasn’t been found yet so things are very affordable once you get there. You have to fly through someplace like Barbados first. Rent a villa or apartment and save over the cost of a bad hotel. There are amazing beaches but also rain-forests and waterfalls and easy day trips to other islands via ferries. There is a turtle sanctuary and easy snorkeling in shallow waters. They call it Tahiti of the Caribbean. Super friendly locals everywhere. I did a cruise years ago and would never do it again. Good luck and happy travels. ---
**Author:** ![Kasper1014](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c89c15/32.png) [@Kasper1014](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kasper1014)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2012, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/25 "2012-05-05T15:42:01Z")
We went to Universal Studios last Dec. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is just breath takingly awesome!!! Plus if you stay on property, the pools are great plus you can get into the park an hour before it opens and get fast track passes which makes the lines shorter. ---
**Author:** ![compositejoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/compositejoe/32/7232_2.png) [@compositejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/compositejoe)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2012, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/26 "2012-05-05T16:58:47Z")
> [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](#): > > I have 3 weeks off in June and want to take my daughter… somewhere. I just don’t know where. > > She is 8. She LOVES beaches. LOVES the water. Me? not so much. I can tolerate it but if I go somewhere with a beach I would prefer she have lots of children to play with so I can kick back on my chair and draw. > > I looked at Disney Cruises. I have never cruised before. Are they worth it? They seem to be 1,500 more than other cruise ships. Is it better to just fly somewhere directly and spend the time and money there? > > We’ve been to Hawaii, so someplace different would be good. > > So what do you say? I have about $4,000 for this trip. > > Thanks! [http://www.holidaysincornwall.com/](http://www.holidaysincornwall.com/) 🙂 Contary to what the British say about the UK, the UK has some of the most AWESOME holiday destinations! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2012, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/27 "2012-05-05T18:10:01Z")
Plus, Portmeiron is where they filmed The Prisoner! ---
**Author:** ![Nawth\_Chucka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c57346/32.png) [@Nawth\_Chucka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nawth_Chucka)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/28 "2012-05-06T00:19:39Z")
You could both run yourselves ragged w/ things to do in Charleston, SC; schools will be out as well so there will be tons of kids from Folly Beach (fun, touristy, laidback to the extreme) to Isle of Palms (upscale, nice facilities, pricey). ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/29 "2012-05-06T02:08:35Z")
The Netherlands. Lots of [kid-friendly beaches](http://www.holland.com/us/Tourism/article/dutch-coast-6.htm), and there is a gazillion things to do for you to do within a hour’s travelling range. If you shop around, your ticket here could cost as little as 500 both ways for you and the kid, and accomodation starts at 50 bucks a night for a hotel. Plus, the sun here is warm but doesn’t fry the kids. And, hey, culture plus having been to Europe. ---
**Author:** ![Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/30 "2012-05-09T07:14:07Z")
A decision was made! Cancun. Beaches at a resort for her. Architecture for me. I’ve always wanted to see the pyramids. Plus! My daughter can get to know some of her culture better. Thank you all for your help. Some are bookmarked for the next time (the Wales trip, especially) ---
**Author:** ![Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655/31 "2012-05-09T07:16:38Z")
> [@Maastricht](#): > > The Netherlands. Lots of [kid-friendly beaches](http://www.holland.com/us/Tourism/article/dutch-coast-6.htm), and there is a gazillion things to do for you to do within a hour’s travelling range. If you shop around, your ticket here could cost as little as 500 both ways for you and the kid, and accomodation starts at 50 bucks a night for a hotel. Plus, the sun here is warm but doesn’t fry the kids. And, hey, culture plus having been to Europe. I adore the Netherlands so much. I loved Utrecht and the smaller cities.The problem is my vacation time is firmly set in June. Tickets are not by any means that low from DFW during the summer. Where is your favorite beach city? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-vacation-spot-for-my-daughter-and-me/620655.md?page=1)