Busskipper wrote:
No wrong Choices. Just get those kids out to see the world.
There's a lot of truth to that.
I will say that when we've tried to duplicate a fabulous vacation, the second time falls flat.
I'm not saying your shouldn't head west again, just that it might not be as wonderful the second time around, even if you go to different locations.
We had a week reserved at Custer this past summer and I just couldn't make peace with that trip. We changed plans one week before departure and had a fabulous time.
If you can't make peace with either a repeat southwest trip or a northeastern trip, maybe go for plan C. There's more than two places to explore. Maybe go for states you haven't visited, or try a theme vacation; see how many different caves you can explore or how many different rivers you can canoe, etc.
I like the idea of asking the kids what they want to do, but that can also be frustrating. I've asked my kids and my response is always, "I don't care. You always plan a great trip no matter where we go." Great words of praise indeed, but not helpful when it comes to planning. My kids are happy to try it all and usually have a good time, I think yours are the same.
Happy planning!
