<p>I did not read through all of the posts. IF this is an area that you and your DH would enjoy exploring and you have the $$ without a struggle–then just stay. Just stay so she knows you are there and that you are , in fact, independent and just fine on your own. This will give her a wierd kind of comfort.
When you visit in the future you will be much more acclimated and know where to go and what is entertaining–so a future benefit.
Please know, and accept, that if your student is doing well you may make many a trip where you are on your own most of the time. Your student will greet you with a delightful smile and say “THE RENT’S” and then spent 3 hours of your 45 hour visit with you. And it will be worth every minute as long as you are independent and have a very good time on you own. So this first time could be the time to explore.</p>