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A ‘ Three Generation’ holiday

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Welshwife Sun 17-Mar-19 08:19:34

What about anyone being sea-sick? I am not got on a breezy day in the Channel.

Jane10 Sun 17-Mar-19 07:33:42

We are also going on a three generation holiday this summer. We're going to a large old fashioned hotel in the Scottish Borders. There's plenty to do for everyone with children's activities laid on as well as lots for the middle geneneration to do and a pleasant level of involvement for us oldies. It's something we did for years when our children were young and we all loved it. DH and I love a cruise and this hotel has somehow always reminded us of one. No need to sail. Why not try to find a 'ship ashore'?

Maggiemaybe Sun 17-Mar-19 07:01:27

Nor me particularly, but if someone was kindly offering to pay for me and mine, I’d accept graciously and gratefully! It could be that the rest of the family don’t fancy a villa holiday, so someone will have to compromise. Good luck, Ranworth!

Anja Sun 17-Mar-19 06:57:56

Nor me.

tanith Sun 17-Mar-19 06:40:55

Not much you can do other than suggest something else that everyone is happy with. A cruise isn’t for everyone, myself included it’s just not appealing to me.

MissAdventure Sat 16-Mar-19 23:11:37

Well, if one section of the family don't want to go, I suppose you may have to think again.

lilypollen Sat 16-Mar-19 23:09:24

I guess you're up against the "cruising's not for me" argument and it's shame that they can't accept your generosity and cruise suggestion. We started cruising over 20 years ago with our young children and DS2 took his own 2 (ages 2 and 5) on one last year, they loved it. It definitely would offer something for everyone.

aggie Sat 16-Mar-19 22:30:56

one persons treat is another's hell

Ranworth1 Sat 16-Mar-19 22:12:35

I would like to treat my three DC, their wives/partners and DGC to a family holiday. My younger DS and DD are happy with my suggestion of a cruise which caters for children (with clubs, etc), but the eldest DS and his wife say a cruise is totally unsuitable for their 2 DC who will be aged almost 7 and nearly 4. They would prefer a villa, near a beach and swimming pools. However the ship has 4 pools, and lots of options for entertainment. My partner, and some of my friends, have had very successful cruise holidays with their DCs and DGC. Any comments!?