should i insist??

gingin_2

I am a bit of an Expedia geek and so I priced up 4 flights for 2 adults and 2 children going from London to San Fran, 5th - 19th September and the flights came up at a total of £934, this would mean a flight change in Minneapolis but seems well worth it for that price. You would have £2000 left over for accomodation and spends - that is loads!

San Francisco is a fantastic city - I really hope you can persuade OH.

edit - £943.08 for the flights

frivolous_fay

There's a pier that has been left to rot and ruin because a bunch of seals came to live on it San Fran, that is

Oldernotwiser

pukkamum wrote: »

I think the main issue is he is worried that all the money would have to go on flights and accomadation not leaving much for doing stuff.

But I thought that he didn't want to do "stuff" but just wanted to lie by the pool?

Isn't it also important for your children to see their grandfather for what could be the last time and to have a really interesting holiday, as opposed to lying on the beach? Could you take this tack with him?

LouBlue

I hope you can talk your OH round, not having any parents left myself, I would grab this opportunity with both hands. Sounds like a wonderful trip for the family as well.

bestpud

I think he wants the easy option because he knows the money will cover it and he doesn't want to be worrying or budgeting?

I can understand that if you don't go away often, and when you do it is camping.

But at the same time, I can see exactly where you are coming from.

I think, if you can get some firm prices together, and show him it can be done, he may come round.

It's all a bit unknown at the moment and I know my DH would worry about that.

Gotta be worth a try anyway?

LittleMissAspie

I can see his point, he might want a break where he doesn't have to think about anything or worry about anything. I personally think it's an opportunity too good to miss and you should go to California.

How about a week with your dad followed by a week near the coast? Since your dad is local he should be able to find a cheap motel for you while you visit him, then you can spend a bit more on a decent hotel by the beach.

ailuro2

flights direct to San Francisco with BA are £1306 going in September, 2 adults two kids over 2 years old. Seatback TVs etc. but obviously there will be cheaper alternatives.

We've been to San Francisco, yes, it's a city, and there are things for kids to do, but it would cost a fair bit of money - it's got parks, but big ones rather than playparks,

tbh, if I were you I'd treat hubby to a second honeymoon / long weekend in the city and leave the kids with Grandad then find somewhere more family friendly for the rest of the time.

The city tour of ALcatraz and across the bridge can be done in a day, so you could get away with a single night in a hotel.

The U.S. has plenty of budget hotel chains that are clean and comfortable, along the same lines as our travelodges.


What kind of holiday did you have last time you went away? If hubby wants to laze by the pool then California may not be his thing, but wouldn't it be a wonderful memory for the kids to spend time with Grandpa in a place as groovy as California?? (there's a Disney too if they're of that age group)

never_enough

pukkamum wrote: »

Heres a link to a pic of where my dad lives.
If it works!!!
www.stableslopes.com

It looks lovely. Go, or I will, & that'll confuse your dad!

pukkamum

gingin wrote: »

I am a bit of an Expedia geek and so I priced up 4 flights for 2 adults and 2 children going from London to San Fran, 5th - 19th September and the flights came up at a total of £934, this would mean a flight change in Minneapolis but seems well worth it for that price. You would have £2000 left over for accomodation and spends - that is loads!

San Francisco is a fantastic city - I really hope you can persuade OH.

edit - £943.08 for the flights

Wow that's a fantastic price i'm sure he can't argue with those kind of prices!!!
Thank you so much.:D

pukkamum

ailuro2 wrote: »

flights direct to San Francisco with BA are £1306 going in September, 2 adults two kids over 2 years old. Seatback TVs etc. but obviously there will be cheaper alternatives.

We've been to San Francisco, yes, it's a city, and there are things for kids to do, but it would cost a fair bit of money - it's got parks, but big ones rather than playparks,

tbh, if I were you I'd treat hubby to a second honeymoon / long weekend in the city and leave the kids with Grandad then find somewhere more family friendly for the rest of the time.

The city tour of ALcatraz and across the bridge can be done in a day, so you could get away with a single night in a hotel.

The U.S. has plenty of budget hotel chains that are clean and comfortable, along the same lines as our travelodges.


What kind of holiday did you have last time you went away? If hubby wants to laze by the pool then California may not be his thing, but wouldn't it be a wonderful memory for the kids to spend time with Grandpa in a place as groovy as California?? (there's a Disney too if they're of that age group)

Thanks for the info, by parks i meant the national parks we love hiking etc.
Our last holiday was our honeymoon to Spain we had ds but it was a four star hotel with loads to do for ds and plenty of lazing around.
DH works really long shifts in a very physical job so he loved just relaxing and it was the best holiday ever, so i think he wants to recreate that.
Personally though with a three yr old i think it will be harder work than he realises as she will be too young to go playing by herself.:rolleyes:
The kids are the perfect age for disney (8 and 3) so would definately want to do that.