Originally Posted By BoyStory Hmmm, must have something to do with PPH. You had me nervous about larger than expected crowds, lol, so I checked the Portofino (where we're staying) vs later in the month and it's actually $12 more per night the week of Dec 12-17 than when we're going. I guess it just has to do with the Hotel. I read about your dilemma with homework for the missed days. I don't know if your school district does this, but mine allows you to enroll your children into the "independent" studies program if there is a whole missed week to make up for the work. This way the school still gets paid and your children shouldn't have an overload of homework (well, more than usual, lol) when they return. Might be worth looking into! This way the kids will have the w/e's before and after to complete their assignments (not to mention the 6 hr drive to and from DL
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Thanks for the greatest suggestion on the school work! My best friend does this for her little boy. I wish I had this option because she says it works great for him. My daughter's school doesn't work in the same way because it is a private Catholic school. I am thinking of taking my laptop and seeing if possibly her best friend will email her classwork/homework so she can work on it at night and also the weekend we return. Even if she forgets and "misses" an assignment or two, it will still give her a huge advantage over having to make it all up at one when we return. Worse case scenario, I'll just rely on the good old cell phone so she can call for nightly assignments. Thanks again for the suggestion!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 mickeynewe, Thanks for the "thumbs up" on the Castle! I actually think I am ready to book...tomorrow! lol (I just have to sleep on it ONE MORE NIGHT!~so, tomorrow I can count on the good rate being gone, along w/the airfare! lol) Are there seperate bldgs. there? (at the Castle) I was wondering if there was a more preferred bldg. that I might be able to request to be near the pool or closer to the street for less of a walk or whatever. It looks really nice on their website! Thanks for your help!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe We only stayed there the one time a very long time ago and I remember being directly over the lobby. Trying to think that far back..about 10 years..I recall it being one large U-shaped building. Perhaps someone else can confirm or correct me! Whatever you decide, have a really nice time!
Originally Posted By mj9401 We are there from 14-21 Dec. We are staying at the GCH for the first time.
