jigsaw 11,865 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Im looking to try a different type holiday,something other than sun and sea.I was looking at something on the lines of Montana but its all bloody horse back stuff as far as I can see,cowoy I am not,lol.I have 2 kids to consider,13 year old boy and 15 year old daughter,I may also have my 18 year old son to consider.Anyone got experience of ''ALTERNATIVE''type holidays?Im open to anything,just need something that would captivate my kids.Even a snowy holiday might be worth looking at,done Lanzarote and Puerto Rico and enjoyable though they were I would love something outside of the box so to speak. Edited February 4, 2009 by jigsaw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Ive been to Monatana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah. Ive been in Summer and winter..great place to go. If you go in winter you could do the Yellowstone National Park on a Snowmobile..that is awesome.. I've dona couple of winter resorts as well. Jackson Hole in Wyoming is just the best. Another good place is Canada. In winter, I've gone skiing a couple of times, and included, dog sledding, snowmobiling, snow shoing, ice canyon walking, ice fishing.. Great holiday.. Would defo reccomend In summer, lots of other sports, like quad trekking , horse riding, white water rafting, wild life watching... it goes on and on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,865 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Comere it isnt grizzly adams you have here Mattydski seriously that sounds great but i think my kids are a bit young for white water stuff but the quad treking sounds good.Horses are defo out for me,hate the b*****ds.Its the kids I have to entertain really.Thanks for the reply,I might look into Canada.Its a summer holiday I will be looking at due to school holidays.Was it very expensive to go there.Whats the summer hols like,accomodation etc.friendly people?I havent done this ever so I genuinely havent a clue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Comere it isnt grizzly adams you have here Mattydski seriously that sounds great but i think my kids are a bit young for white water stuff but the quad treking sounds good.Horses are defo out for me,hate the b*****ds.Its the kids I have to entertain really.Thanks for the reply,I might look into Canada.Its a summer holiday I will be looking at due to school holidays.Was it very expensive to go there.Whats the summer hols like,accomodation etc.friendly people?I havent done this ever so I genuinely havent a clue. I haven't been for a 3 years to either place. When I 1st went it was cheap, £400 each for 10 days for flights and accomodation, last time it was up to £700 for 7 days. In Canada I stayed in Banff, very good hotels, food and service were excellent. People are amazingly freindly. In Jackson Hole I stayed in town, was just great. A real Western town, woodern side walks, cowboys etc, etc. Forgot to add, try a rodeo in Jackson, or a Ice Hockey game in Calgary.. Just remember the tips add between 10-20% to you food bill. But the amazingly freindly service is worth it. If you do go to Banff, let me know what hotel you are staying in, I know most of them, can give you some tips.. JFDI Matty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Back Stabbath 1 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 You might try various ski resorts in the off season. A lot cheaper because its off peak, and still very beautiful. They have rafting, mountains/hills, hiking, etc. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,865 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) A rodeo :wacko: :bad:you must be nuts,no chance.Shit myself I would. I do a fair bit of mountain climbing,The biggest I did was 13,000 feet,not Everest but im more of a recreational climber than any serious stuff,I'll look into what you suggest matty.Black sab thanks for that im going to hopefully do my homework,never ski'd before,always sun sea and sand type hols Im used to.Time to change I think. Edited February 4, 2009 by jigsaw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shotup 9 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 vegas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 A rodeo :wacko: :bad:you must be nuts,no chance.Shit myself I would. I do a fair bit of mountain climbing,The biggest I did was 13,000 feet,not the himylias but im more of a recreational climber than any serious stuff,I'll look into what you suggest matty.Black sab thanks for that im going to hopefully do my homework,never ski'd before,always sun sea and sand type hols Im used to.Time to change I think. I only meant to watch a rodeo.. Go skiing....you must go skiing... I live for skiing..Especially America and Canada. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,865 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 jesus i thought you meant to get on a horse and participate in a rodeo,lol.I was thinking''WHAT THE HELL IS HE SMOKING'' Shotup Im looking into vegas.I think the kids would love the action and lights etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kye 77 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hi JigSaw,..just got your PM mate, no worries!.. Do you wanna stay in one place?...road trip?...to be honest mate, if i was in your boat, i would defo give Las Vegas a thought...you can do eveything there, sightsee, travel (Hoover dam is REAL close, and the Grand canyon is only a short drive, buy american standards!..about 4hrs)... SOOOOO much to do there mate, and Lake Mead is right there!...you can rent jet skis, boats etc, we used to BBQ and spear fish all the time there...a great place to kick back and relax! I lived in Vegas for 2 1/2years, and it is a MAD place!...real cool to visit!...almost surreal at times...i miss being able to go see a movie at 3.30 on the morning, go eat a 42oz steak, and go out and run the dogs in the desert!...real good stuff mate...summat for eveyone there, movies, play parks, pools, etc... I have asked the wife to check this thread out, and she will be able to help you out a bunch mate...if i think of anything real worth a look, i will pm you mate...all the best, and good luck with the holiday! Jay.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terrier man 38 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Amsterdam jigsaw... kids would love the cafes and you can enjoy the red light district ... Theres a few nice sight seeing spots for the missus aswell... SORTED... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,865 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 terrierman you adolescent oul tramp,gone past all that shite,lol.Over the side of the Grand canyon is the spot for the wife....SORTED ...Kye thanks mate,another issue I have is I CANT SWIM,lol.jet ski and spear fish is out but the boat bit I could manage,lol.Im going to look into it further,vegas I reckon looks good.I just got to see the expense and hopefull I can afford it.Keep up the great work all, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
biffo 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Amsterdam jigsaw... kids would love the cafes and you can enjoy the red light district ... Theres a few nice sight seeing spots for the missus aswell... SORTED... just dont visit a cafe before going to the anne frank museum the voice of experience Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,865 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 just dont visit a cafe before going to the anne frank museum the voice of experience OK Im bad enough without smoking that shite,lolAs for Anne Frank muesuem,I read about her but have no idea whats in the muesuem.Summit mind altering also I take it.lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terrier man 38 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 just dont visit a cafe before going to the anne frank museum the voice of experience OK Im bad enough without smoking that shite,lolAs for Anne Frank muesuem,I read about her but have no idea whats in the muesuem.Summit mind altering also I take it.lol :clapper: :clapper: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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