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Can't help really, but she was 8 years old last time ?

Her outlook on what was "fun" back then, will be loads different to her going back as a 14 year old though?

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Quote: Originally posted by memories on 26/6/2012

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Can't help really, but she was 8 years old last time ?

Her outlook on what was "fun" back then, will be loads different to her going back as a 4 year old though?

 

 

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It may be better to address the reasons for her depression and problems as they will still be here when she comes home.

Having had problems in the past with one of my daughters (was bullied severly and ended up self harming), it is easy to take her away and give in but it may be even more depressing to come home back to it all and face it all.

If you need a holiday and can afford Florida then that's great, but if you are skinning yourselves for it, it may be better to have a holiday a bit nearer (England, Europe - Spain ect?) where you can all enjoy yourselves and have some time together as a family and the cost will be lower for you.

Hope she is ok

Sorry getting to florida aint cheap anymore flights alone are over £500 each and thats indirect, dont forget as shes 14 its adult fair aswell, We went 3 years ago and the park tickets were £1500 alone, cheapest way to do it is go with freinds and stay in a villa with one hire car

bessie 

Quote: Originally posted by the wanderers on 26/6/2012

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It may be better to address the reasons for her depression and problems as they will still be here when she comes home.

Having had problems in the past with one of my daughters (was bullied severly and ended up self harming), it is easy to take her away and give in but it may be even more depressing to come home back to it all and face it all.

If you need a holiday and can afford Florida then that's great, but if you are skinning yourselves for it, it may be better to have a holiday a bit nearer (England, Europe - Spain ect?) where you can all enjoy yourselves and have some time together as a family and the cost will be lower for you.

Hope she is ok

 

 

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Quote: Originally posted by murano on 26/6/2012

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I can't ad to anything, just wanted to say, it's not an easy road to travel depression, but she'll get there, thinking of you x

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We have been several times and always book our flights with Virgin, then book our villa ( same all the time) private. With Virgin you get std car hire included, we then upgrade. The park tickets we get from Travel Republic. Saying all the going to Florida is never cheap. My son was 14 nearly 15 the last time we went, and he had a fab time.  It changes so much and what she found good in 2006 will be all different now.

Maybe you need to sit down and have a chat with her, expalin what the cost are, also she will be an adult for everything, which adds extra costs on.

Maybe a beach holiday, Pool, sun, chance to make friends, a different kind of holiday, she might even like it.

Quote: Originally posted by Caro1 on 26/6/2012

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Quote: Originally posted by murano on 26/6/2012I can't ad to anything, just wanted to say, it's not an easy road to travel depression, but she'll get there, thinking of you x

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Thank you, most appreciated x

She's come back from her session very low, it seems it was not what she thought it would be, she may be looking for answers that the counselor couldn't give her. Next session same time next week.

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Quote: Originally posted by Caro1 on 26/6/2012

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Quote: Originally posted by murano on 26/6/2012I can't ad to anything, just wanted to say, it's not an easy road to travel depression, but she'll get there, thinking of you x

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Thank you, most appreciated x

She's come back from her session very low, it seems it was not what she thought it would be, she may be looking for answers that the counselor couldn't give her. Next session same time next week.

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There are cheaper ways to do Florida but its still not cheap but that said 2 weeks in Spain for a family of 4 onm a package these days is getting on for £2500/3000.

You could look at Kayak for indirect flights.  Avoid flying 14 days - mix it uo a bit.  It varies airline to airline but Tues and Thursday flights can sometimes work out cheaper as long as you dont do Tues to Tues or Thurs to Thurs.  You need to spend some playing with days/dates etc  to see how it effects the fares.  But would recommend starting to search flying out on a Tues and flying back n a Thurs.  This is not set in stone though - it will vary.

Use a site like Trivago (use several to compare) for accommodationm.  Condos will be cheaper than villas as you avoid pool heating charges usually (if you need to heat a pool).

Sometimes packages can work out cheaper - but rarely.  You need to search daily and book instantly when a good deal comes up.

Disney tickets are a fortune though. Kids stop being kids at age 9 at Disney so a family of 4 - 14 day hopper tickets will be a £1000 before you even start.

A cheaper alternative if its sun and big rides she wants is to look at the Costa Dorada in Spain as this is where The Post Aventura Theme Park is.

Have a google and a look.  The Costa Dorada is a cheap area of Spain to visit. Dont stay in the theme park hotels as they are mega expensive but look at accommodation in Salou.

Hope this helps and your daughter is feeling better soon.