re: Question about 8th grade school trip

My oldest went to New York and DC in eighth grade three years ago. They did lots of educational stuff and also saw a play on broadway. It was $2000 for 8 days (public school trip fyi) but she had a lot of fun and got to do and see some cool stuff. My youngest will be in eighth grade next year and she decided not to go because none of her circle of friends is going. Will probably take them to the beach that week next May instead.