fern01 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 If you have a good tow car hire a caravan in Northern France and go down to the Med in easy stages. but not on the motorways, Carcasonne might appeal to the youngster. Then on to Spain or Italy. Did this for 3 weeks when my children were young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Reading some of these answers I might come as well carry the bags, wash the windows 😅😅😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I can't imagine a 7 year old being enthralled about being stuck in a car/campervan for days on end. Personally I would break it up into lots of small trips or stick to flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 If you have a good tow car hire a caravan in Northern France and go down to the Med in easy stages. but not on the motorways, Carcasonne might appeal to the youngster. Then on to Spain or Italy. Did this for 3 weeks when my children were young +1 But hire a camper,loads of free (or very cheap) parks restricted to large campers, +1 for Carcassone, where Robin Hood prince of thieves was shot amazing place & Cassoulet for lunch! Then down to the Cammargue (@@@@spelling) via Andorra (same spelling), & watch a true Bullfight (no harm to bulls) they venerate them & when they retire & die they are buried facing south.Marsh cowboys herding horses,& everything seems to pass so slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellbert Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Motorhome and narrow boat different pace of life brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Rent a Scottish Sporting Estate (with castle) to include August. All basis covered. Slightly tongue in cheek. Lucky you. Dear AllIt looks like I'm going to be offered the chance to take 6 weeks off (as a bloc), paid, on top of my leave entitlement etc to do whatever I like (essentially). But in 18 months time. Despite the obvious attraction to shooting every day during that season, in reality I want to do something as a family. Which means I need to do something that my wife and little boy (who will be 7 by the time I can do this) can also take part in.My rough plan is to take the entire 6 week summer holiday that my little boy has from school that year and do something in this period. I can use some of my leave entitlement too but don't want my son to miss school so unlikely that is a viable option. Unless you come up with something amazing that needs 8 or 9 weeks.So my request, please, is for ideas as to what I / we could do ? I'm fortunate to have a healthy budget so money shouldn't be too much of an issue. But as this is likely to be a one off (unless i stay for another 7 years after) then I'm keen to do something memorable...... Edited July 5, 2017 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Put O in boot camp for six weeks then go off and enjoy yourself with the Mrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Wild camping, no tents just build shelters, my son(11ys old) loves this survival stuff.If hes chopping stuff up or whittling a bit of stick he is happy as pig is do dah.We are going to do the Nothumberland coast line this summer. Edited July 5, 2017 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Put O in boot camp for six weeks then go off and enjoy yourself with the Mrs. +1. There's time for the children later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I can't imagine a 7 year old being enthralled about being stuck in a car/campervan for days on end. Personally I would break it up into lots of small trips or stick to flying. +1 Although it's a very nice situation to be in, I don't envy you having to make the decision. Naturally your opinion doesn't count, who the hell knows what a woman wants and your boy wants to be doing not sitting.I'd be inclined to take, say, three bites at the apple and possibly regrouping at home for a day or two in between (seen your location). Couple of weeks in the South West based somewhere central-ish and the whole peninsula is in daily striking distance and the opportunities for the lad to get wet, dirty and entertained/educated are legion - plenty for the grown-ups too. Follow this up with the North West of Scotland - impossible for any age group not to be in awe of the grandeur here. Then last, when it's cooler, finish up in London. The good lady can run riot with the plastic and there's lots of blood, guts and thunder historically speaking for you and the lad, not to mention educational with all the various museums, etc, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Take him to see what may not be so readily available in 30/40 years. Whales, the arctic, tropical forest, some of the history of this world, bung a few plant shows in for the diggers and tractors . He may not fully grasp what you share now but will remember when you are gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Some places to visit as recommended by a Swiss friend of mine who does not a lot all year round except wander around Europe in a Winnebago with a Fiat 500 Cabrio towed behind - Timmels Joch Prato allo Stelvio / Stelvio pass Stilfers Joch Sondino Lago di Como Lago Maggiore St. Gotthard Furka Gletsch Handegg Kaiserstuhl Obwalden Sörenberg Flühli Langenau Solothurn Further into France / or down South to route Napoleon or Grande Corniche Names are mostly in German - but will come up in Google. Enjoy. Throw away (or at least put away) socks, phones and watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yod dropper Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) This is an opportunity to do something that actually requires time rather than 42 single days out or similar. This length of time allows you to see somewhere properly. You can also travel a long way and have time to do stuff at the other end. Kids can and will fit in to what you do though I know of families where somehow the kids run the show. When my brother was in Australia they did lots such as walking up Ayers Rock and I'd guess the three boys were sort of 4/5 through to 8/9 years old. They came back by train through Mongolia and Russia, the boys loved it. Edited July 5, 2017 by yod dropper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gu5 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I'm with yod on this. You got 6 weeks to do something amazing, you can do caravaning in France or Cornwall in a week any time you choose. How about something like touring the Far East (doesn't have to be back packing, loads of decent hotels) or the pan American highway, or Australia and nz, or tour the national parks of the US? Loads to consider, but if doing anything 'exotic' look into getting all visas in place as early as possible, nothing worse than deciding to go somewhere only for the embassy to say there's a 6 week wait for a visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 The last word in your post "memorable" is the most significant but look at this from 2 angles, for him, that mostly means 'fun' but for you, the real value in your memories will be the time you spent getting to know him more. Make things Build things Catch things Discover things Camp Cook Climb Explore Teach The things we hold dearest are not the things that our parents bought for us but what they gave us. Regards GG Wow, good answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Rent a Scottish Sporting Estate (with castle) to include August. All basis covered. Slightly tongue in cheek. Lucky you. That's my favourite so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 +1. There's time for the children later! You chaps are clearly onto something...... but I do want to spend the time with him ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I'm with yod on this. You got 6 weeks to do something amazing, you can do caravaning in France or Cornwall in a week any time you choose. How about something like touring the Far East (doesn't have to be back packing, loads of decent hotels) or the pan American highway, or Australia and nz, or tour the national parks of the US? Loads to consider, but if doing anything 'exotic' look into getting all visas in place as early as possible, nothing worse than deciding to go somewhere only for the embassy to say there's a 6 week wait for a visa. I agree. Whilst a long holiday is attractive, and many of the trips are the sort of thing I actually would enjoy, for me this has to be about using the 6 weeks to do something I simply couldn't do within a 'normal' holiday. Which is why I posted seeking some inspiration. Which a number of you have provided, thank you. I am currently Googling the likely cost of a Scottish sporting estate with a castle, clearly, but am suspecting something else will usurp it. Learning to sail and spending 6 weeks sailing from interesting place to interesting place is appealing to me, but I fear less so to the Mrs. Great shout too about visas etc - I never plan anything really, so that was another reason for posting to really try and get the maximum value from this once / twice in a career opportunity. Keep the ideas flowing if you have any more please, and thank you to each and every one of you that has taken the time so far to share your thoughts or ideas - it is really appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 +1 Although it's a very nice situation to be in, I don't envy you having to make the decision. Naturally your opinion doesn't count, who the hell knows what a woman wants and your boy wants to be doing not sitting.I'd be inclined to take, say, three bites at the apple and possibly regrouping at home for a day or two in between (seen your location). Couple of weeks in the South West based somewhere central-ish and the whole peninsula is in daily striking distance and the opportunities for the lad to get wet, dirty and entertained/educated are legion - plenty for the grown-ups too. Follow this up with the North West of Scotland - impossible for any age group not to be in awe of the grandeur here. Then last, when it's cooler, finish up in London. The good lady can run riot with the plastic and there's lots of blood, guts and thunder historically speaking for you and the lad, not to mention educational with all the various museums, etc, etc. You're winning from my wife's perspective! Some places to visit as recommended by a Swiss friend of mine who does not a lot all year round except wander around Europe in a Winnebago with a Fiat 500 Cabrio towed behind - Timmels Joch Prato allo Stelvio / Stelvio pass Stilfers Joch Sondino Lago di Como Lago Maggiore St. Gotthard Furka Gletsch Handegg Kaiserstuhl Obwalden Sörenberg Flühli Langenau Solothurn Further into France / or down South to route Napoleon or [/size]Grande Corniche[/size] Names are mostly in German - but will come up in Google. Enjoy. Throw away (or at least put away) socks, phones and watches. Thank you - I would love to visit some of those places - may be using my holidays now to do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 His main interests are tractors and diggers ! Get a job on farm for harvest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumfelter Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hire a caravan at skegness, you could go to ingoldmells, chapel st Leonard's and if funds allow mablethorpe is 18 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Go to newquay in cornwall and learn how to surf and kayak ,, as a family , then go somwhere with proper surfing beaches. When my lad was younger , his favourite thing was to come shooting with me , as soon as we got to a farm , we would swap seats and he would drive, all week hed look forward to friday night lamping and driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Go to newquay in cornwall and learn how to surf and kayak ,, as a family , then go somwhere with proper surfing beaches. Great idea, but come to Perranporth, surf is just as good but more family friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Phone up JCB at utoxitor they do tours but I don't know how easy or hard it is to get on them. And how often they do them! I know a few people who do it and they didn't have a bad word against it! Or teach him how to put HMRC in there place 😂 Funnily enough I did briefly earlier (so I don't think you sound bad or nasty !). He quite fancies being a knight and living in a castle. Or going to the moon. Both of which seem tricky today but I guess things could change in two years. His main interests are tractors and diggers ! Edited July 5, 2017 by chady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Great idea, but come to Perranporth, surf is just as good but more family friendly.just a shame the beach is so far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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