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Deciding On A Vacation Location That Includes My In-Laws
Posted on 9/7/19 at 5:20 am
Posted on 9/7/19 at 5:20 am
Planning to take my wife’s parents somewhere around Easter time next tear to celebrate my Father-in-law’s retirement and thank them for the endless amount of shite they have helped us with over the years. They’ve never left the country so would like to take them abroad somewhere. I’ve listed a few options below that we are considering but can’t seem to decide on one over another. Figured I’d come here for advise as to the pros and cons. Thanks.
-France
-England/Ireland/Scotland
-Norway/Denmark/Sweden
-Greece/Croatia
-France
-England/Ireland/Scotland
-Norway/Denmark/Sweden
-Greece/Croatia
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Posted on 9/7/19 at 5:41 am to Drew Orleans
How well do they get around? Are you thinking more along the lines of sitting and chilling or more tours and seeing the sights?
This post was edited on 9/7/19 at 5:44 am
Posted on 9/7/19 at 12:33 pm to Drew Orleans
You may want to keep prices in mind. Norway is spectacularly beautiful, but it's not in the Euro and the exchange rate will mean that you'll find hotels and food much more expensive.
Similarly, for the UK, you'll want to keep an eye on Brexit. The UK used to be more expensive, but the dollar is stronger against the pound now than it has been in the last ten years. But some of that is due to Brexit -- if that fails, then the pound will strengthen.
I honestly don't recommend France for someone's first trip abroad. It's so overtouristed, and the French reputation for rudeness has a real basis.
You really need to keep in mind that all the places you listed, with the exception of Greece, will be cold at that time of the year. Scandinavia will literally be freezing.
Similarly, for the UK, you'll want to keep an eye on Brexit. The UK used to be more expensive, but the dollar is stronger against the pound now than it has been in the last ten years. But some of that is due to Brexit -- if that fails, then the pound will strengthen.
I honestly don't recommend France for someone's first trip abroad. It's so overtouristed, and the French reputation for rudeness has a real basis.
You really need to keep in mind that all the places you listed, with the exception of Greece, will be cold at that time of the year. Scandinavia will literally be freezing.
Posted on 9/8/19 at 5:03 pm to Drew Orleans
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Drew Orleans
You are a better person than me. Thinking about any vacation, much less one overseas, with my in-laws is like thinking about what hell is like
Posted on 9/8/19 at 5:38 pm to Drew Orleans
Looking at your first 3 options brings to mind a cruise we did once -- flew into London, stayed a few days, then headed down to Dover to get on the ship. Went to Liverpool, Glasgow, Dublin, Inverness, Edinburgh, Stevanger, and Le Havre. The ship continued back to Dover but we got off at Le Havre to do a deeper tour of Normandy. Took the train to Paris and spent a few days there before flying home. If you’re open to a cruise, definitely an option I'd consider if taking retirees on their first trip. They’d get to see a lot without having to move hotels a lot. (Not sure if they run those itineraries at Easter, though.)
Posted on 9/8/19 at 8:35 pm to Drew Orleans
Someone that has never been out of the country and retirement age, I just have a hard time picturing them doing some things especially involving possibly cold windy weather. I would have highly recommended Italy but I think you have been there. Greece and Croatia is not a bad bet. Paris without knowing them I’d worry about running into a rude local or immigrant thief or hustler and worrying/ ruining the trip early on. Outside of that it’s certainly a great trip. Also be mindful of some cold windy days. The French countryside with Chateaus, castles, and World War sites generally is a pleasure to all.
I’m picturing an easy trip with great food, tons of museums, as little public transit as possible, staying in a Hilton or Marriot, etc.
I’m picturing an easy trip with great food, tons of museums, as little public transit as possible, staying in a Hilton or Marriot, etc.
Posted on 9/10/19 at 7:10 pm to Drew Orleans
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Planning to take my wife’s parents somewhere around Easter time next tear to celebrate my Father-in-law’s retirement and thank them for the endless amount of shite they have helped us with over the years. They’ve never left the country so would like to take them abroad somewhere. I’ve listed a few options below that we are considering but can’t seem to decide on one over another. Figured I’d come here for advise as to the pros and cons. Thanks. -France -England/Ireland/Scotland -Norway/Denmark/Sweden -Greece/Croatia
All fine options. There’s a direct flight from New Orleans to London, so that may be something to consider. From London, you can fly anywhere in Europe dirt cheap. If you’re in Europe in late March/early April, try to fit in the Keukenhof Garden in Amsterdam- or any other garden with spectacular tulips.
This post was edited on 9/10/19 at 7:13 pm
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