<p>Well I’ve moved back to an area that has a big winter break, after living in a part of the country that typically does not have this break, and we sort of forgot to plan anything. One kid has made plans for herself, but I’m stuck with the other one for the next 8 days or so.</p>
<p>Anybody have any ideas for a last-minute trip for just an early-teen boy and me? Besides skiing, which is obvious.</p>
<p>Where do you live?</p>
<p>It can be fun to stay in a hotel in a nearby city for a night or two – maybe try and get a last minute online deal (like from hotwire?). You can swim in the pool, visit a museum, aquarium, or whatever.</p>
<p>What are your interests? Recreational, cultural, touring, theme park, beach/watersports, etc? How about golf schools/resorts, Disney, Dude Ranches w/snowmobiling, scuba-snorkeling schools/resorts, Europe, Cruises…</p>
<p>I neglected to mention: we are in the NYC vicinity. But we can drive anyplace reasonable, and even fly someplace too if airfare isn’t prohibitive.</p>
<p>The thread might have broader interest if we don’t limit suggestions to what my kid particularly likes. Besides y’all might come up with something we haven’t identified to this point if I don’t limit ideas. All he really affirmatively likes is sitting around reading, playing Gameboy etc. and watching TV anyway, so anything we do will be stretching his comfort zone. Which is a good thing.</p>
<p>The “just being in a hotel” in a nearby city can work. As a v early teen, my S loved staying in a Manhattan Hotel with a workout room and personal trainer - during low activity times, the personal trainer really took an interest in him, tailoring a workout etc. If the kid is not too well-traveled, the idea of Room Service usually is a winner also.</p>
<p>None of the suggestions in my previous post caught your eye? You’re a tough sell. Reading and gameboy=driving trip to anywhere.</p>
<p>NYC uh. Might I suggest a trip North of the border… Lots to do for young and old, whether outdoorsy or indoorsy activities.</p>
<p>Someplace where you could take in a college basketball or hockey game?</p>