Somewhere different for a family holiday?

slightlyconfused1

Hi

We are a family of 5 (3 children age 13,10 and 9). For the past few years we have been to Florida but now we are looking for somewhere different. We have a budget of about £6000. We normally go on holiday in October. I want to go somewhere different but not to far off the beaten path because of the children.

Any suggestions?

opinions4u

What do you want do do on holiday?

Sunbathe? Drive? Investigate local culture?

duchy

Is that for one week or two ?
Had you considered cruising ?

slightlyconfused1

Hi

We don't sunbathe.

We like to get out and about and do things, investigate the local culture etc as well as leaving plenty of time splash about in the pool and relax. I dont like "organised" holidays, rather a chance to do things when the fancy takes us. Even in Florida we spent little time in the parks.

I would like somewhere warm. I was thinking Jordan but I am not sure how the children would manage.

slightlyconfused1

We can go for up to three weeks.

My husband would not go on a cruise. I have suggested it but no way.

schoolrunmum

South Africa? A game park?

DTDfanBoy

Thailand, you'll get a lot for your money and it's a lovely country filled with wonderful people, and great food.

duchy

You obviously love Florida but theres an awful lot more of the US to see-
Does it need to be beachy ? October the NE is gorgeous with the fall colours but isn't beach weather even though that coast has some great beaches. The west coast , LA to San Francisco maybe (Vegas isn't awfully child friendly but is a good start point for Yosemite and the Grand Canyon and it would be pool/beach weather.

Tigsteroonie

slightlyconfused1 wrote: »

We are a family of 5 (3 children age 13,10 and 9).

slightlyconfused1 wrote: »

We can go for up to three weeks.

Don't forget to factor in £360 for the penalties imposed by the schools for taking them out during term-time! (3 kids x 2 parents x £60)

Obviously_the_best

Playa Blanca Lanzarote. Completely different from Florida, and yet often as warm, and a very different area and culture to explore. Hire car essential.

buckster

slightlyconfused1 wrote: »

Hi

We are a family of 5 (3 children age 13,10 and 9). For the past few years we have been to Florida but now we are looking for somewhere different. We have a budget of about £6000. We normally go on holiday in October. I want to go somewhere different but not to far off the beaten path because of the children.

Any suggestions?

I know how you feel. We have done Florida to death for the last seven years but we still love the place. Next year we fancied a change so we have booked Los Angeles. We are going to go to Disneyland California and then go check out Hollywood, can't wait:D