If you are in the UK, now is a 'great year' to consider the UK 'first' in your family holiday plans.
If considering a visit from another country, NOW is your time to visit UK.
There's no denying the allure of sun, sea and continental 'English Breakfast' served up in olive oil and garlic :) but holidays should not be just about 2 weeks off and then back to the daily grind, especially if you have a family.
Part of educating our kids, whatever race or creed but here in the UK, whether by birthright, chosen or accident, we should be teaching them more about where they live, the land and heritage. In this way they will understand better where and how they 'fit' into the UK's 'big cosmopolitan picture'.
How much have you travelled in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? The breathtaking diversity of our scenery and attractions can literally take your breath away and that experience could be transmitted to our kids as part of their fun time holiday education.
Just some examples:
A capital idea?
London, England has everything (OK, no beaches :) but exceptionally interesting museums, shows and attractions
How would you like to go back in time yet stay in comfort?
Dickens World, in Chatham, Kent, a £62,000,000 Theme Park
How about all the natural plant habitats found on Earth?
The Eden Project, Cornwall (tell your children Oasis are gigging here in July 09)
Hit the road, cycling, off-road biking, walking, trekking, camping
The Lake District offers Hills, Magnificent Lakes, Forest Parks
Have you tasted Haggis, Neaps and Tatties? other kinds of Tattoo!
Scotland The Brave is calling you to come and see their wondrous country
Childrens' eyes light up when Wales and Dragons are mentioned
Beautiful Wales is Heritage country with castles, dragons, beaches & mountains
An enjoyable sea / air trip without hassle to a 'world of difference'
Northern Ireland is UK but all Ireland offers massive welcome to their country
There are so many places to see and experiences to savour that choice is difficult, why not take a multi-centre holiday and enjoy some of everything, You can, in the UK.
There is no point in trying to please children all the time. They are sometimes 'unpleaseable'. They have more stamina sapping whinge juice than parents and can keep up a barrage of complaining that's enough to drive you to drink. This point leads me nicely into another aspect of holidaying in the UK as our pubs and small hotels need our business and are willing to offer fantastic prices for travelling meals, overnight or weekly stays. Please don't raise your hands in abomination at the thought of a child staying in a 'pub'. Just think of them, experiencing a 'real world' instead of their increasingly virtual / surreal society. They will either be with you at times in a designated part of the bar, watching and learning, or safely upstairs where you know they are secure. Now non-smoking, licensed premises have changed dramatically over the past several years and are always available in ideally located bases from which to explore local attractions.
When was the last time you visited a UK holiday camping ground or caravan park and saw the facilities on offer. Now there are fantastic tents, caravans, user facilities and beautifully equipped static (stately even) mobile homes, offering great value for money, safety and social events. The potential for long-term friendships simply abound from these holidays. Character building 'bonding' fun is what it's all about.
The excitement felt from going places and staying in different areas can only be measured by the long-term results after arriving back home.
Imagine the chat between your children, whose 'bonding' company you have had for the holiday. OK, you are so pleased to be home and the children are so pleased to be home (maybe) but you have intimate family stuff to talk about for months and months afterwards i.e.: "do you remember when we climbed that mountain" or "can you still hear the echoes of that underground cave or mine we visited". Compare this to the child who has had to endure the sight of their parent(s) gradually frying on a beach and with no interest in moving off their designated deck chair. Come on, the children grow up fast enough and although they never leave home soon enough, the chance to know them better is lost all too soon.
If considering a visit from another country, NOW is your time to visit UK.
There's no denying the allure of sun, sea and continental 'English Breakfast' served up in olive oil and garlic :) but holidays should not be just about 2 weeks off and then back to the daily grind, especially if you have a family.
Part of educating our kids, whatever race or creed but here in the UK, whether by birthright, chosen or accident, we should be teaching them more about where they live, the land and heritage. In this way they will understand better where and how they 'fit' into the UK's 'big cosmopolitan picture'.
How much have you travelled in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? The breathtaking diversity of our scenery and attractions can literally take your breath away and that experience could be transmitted to our kids as part of their fun time holiday education.
Just some examples:
A capital idea?
London, England has everything (OK, no beaches :) but exceptionally interesting museums, shows and attractions
How would you like to go back in time yet stay in comfort?
Dickens World, in Chatham, Kent, a £62,000,000 Theme Park
How about all the natural plant habitats found on Earth?
The Eden Project, Cornwall (tell your children Oasis are gigging here in July 09)
Hit the road, cycling, off-road biking, walking, trekking, camping
The Lake District offers Hills, Magnificent Lakes, Forest Parks
Have you tasted Haggis, Neaps and Tatties? other kinds of Tattoo!
Scotland The Brave is calling you to come and see their wondrous country
Childrens' eyes light up when Wales and Dragons are mentioned
Beautiful Wales is Heritage country with castles, dragons, beaches & mountains
An enjoyable sea / air trip without hassle to a 'world of difference'
Northern Ireland is UK but all Ireland offers massive welcome to their country
There are so many places to see and experiences to savour that choice is difficult, why not take a multi-centre holiday and enjoy some of everything, You can, in the UK.
There is no point in trying to please children all the time. They are sometimes 'unpleaseable'. They have more stamina sapping whinge juice than parents and can keep up a barrage of complaining that's enough to drive you to drink. This point leads me nicely into another aspect of holidaying in the UK as our pubs and small hotels need our business and are willing to offer fantastic prices for travelling meals, overnight or weekly stays. Please don't raise your hands in abomination at the thought of a child staying in a 'pub'. Just think of them, experiencing a 'real world' instead of their increasingly virtual / surreal society. They will either be with you at times in a designated part of the bar, watching and learning, or safely upstairs where you know they are secure. Now non-smoking, licensed premises have changed dramatically over the past several years and are always available in ideally located bases from which to explore local attractions.
When was the last time you visited a UK holiday camping ground or caravan park and saw the facilities on offer. Now there are fantastic tents, caravans, user facilities and beautifully equipped static (stately even) mobile homes, offering great value for money, safety and social events. The potential for long-term friendships simply abound from these holidays. Character building 'bonding' fun is what it's all about.
The excitement felt from going places and staying in different areas can only be measured by the long-term results after arriving back home.
Imagine the chat between your children, whose 'bonding' company you have had for the holiday. OK, you are so pleased to be home and the children are so pleased to be home (maybe) but you have intimate family stuff to talk about for months and months afterwards i.e.: "do you remember when we climbed that mountain" or "can you still hear the echoes of that underground cave or mine we visited". Compare this to the child who has had to endure the sight of their parent(s) gradually frying on a beach and with no interest in moving off their designated deck chair. Come on, the children grow up fast enough and although they never leave home soon enough, the chance to know them better is lost all too soon.
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