Great Wolf Lodge versus the old TT
Hey all, Whelp, this Thrus/Fri was Fall Break in these parts. It turned very cold in Indiana about 2 weeks ago, so we knew camping wasnt' going to happen, or at least felt like it might not. We ...
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We started camping in a tent when our daughter was 1. That was nearly 30 years ago. We had very little money. To scrape up $100 for a weekend camping trip was difficult. But those were our vacations. We hiked, went to ranger programs, and looked for anything else that was free or really cheap. We brought along games to play. We didn't have a TV, nor any other electronics (not that there was much in those days), we didn't even have a radio the first couple of years. So, yes, even in crappy weather, we'd just sit in the tent and play games (shudder the thought!). But we would also look for places to go that didn't cost a lot. And yet, you may not believe this, we had a great time. More important, our daughter developed a deep love for the outdoors and camping and still camps with us to this day. Most kids lose interest by the time they are preteens. I won't even give you my opinion on that. beemerphile1 said enough on it.
So as time went on, we later did the indoor water park thing in the winter months. I have to tell you, if you go at the right times, the crowds aren't bad and its a lot of fun. We've also flown to different places, and taken the train.
TIP: A family vacation is for the entire family. Before a vacation sit the entire family down and consider where you are going and talk about all the different things you can see and do. Let everyone pick something they want to do. Then make sure every gets to engage in something they want. It creates anticipation and a feeling that everyone is included in the decisions.
About vacationing with friends. It has its pluses and minuses. We've found it best to not expect people to be with us, or us with them during day time activities. Daytime everyone does what they want. At night pretty much everyone sits around the fire. On other non-camping vacations, we sit down long before the trip with those we are traveling with and talk about what to expect from one another. It makes things a whole lot less stressful. But vacationing with just the family has special benefits too.
So as time went on, we later did the indoor water park thing in the winter months. I have to tell you, if you go at the right times, the crowds aren't bad and its a lot of fun. We've also flown to different places, and taken the train.
TIP: A family vacation is for the entire family. Before a vacation sit the entire family down and consider where you are going and talk about all the different things you can see and do. Let everyone pick something they want to do. Then make sure every gets to engage in something they want. It creates anticipation and a feeling that everyone is included in the decisions.
About vacationing with friends. It has its pluses and minuses. We've found it best to not expect people to be with us, or us with them during day time activities. Daytime everyone does what they want. At night pretty much everyone sits around the fire. On other non-camping vacations, we sit down long before the trip with those we are traveling with and talk about what to expect from one another. It makes things a whole lot less stressful. But vacationing with just the family has special benefits too.
