honestly, what was the point in even having such a title and mini-explanation in the post? just the simple question alone - which of the 2 cities to go to - would have sufficed.

I can't believe all you people have attacked the question writer, who 1) was using a bit of humor to attract responses, and 2) may in fact have abominable or inhospitable in-laws for all you know. <BR>You have no idea what kind of relatives this person has. But even if they're the Cleavers, what's wrong with a change of pace for one year? <BR>A whole lot of uptight people who need a vacation, sounds like to me.

Hi Sheryl - <BR>Just to let you know, I thought your title was funny too. (and no, I don't hate my in-laws at all) You're title certainly has caused some ruckus though. Way to go, and what a way to get reactions. <BR> <BR>Anyways, you never said how long ago you visited NYC or how old your daughter was at that time. Kids are always learning/discovering things differently than we adults do. If you're maybe thinking that NYC would be boring, (been there, did that), ask your daughter. London certainly is a wonderful city full of history and sights, but I have to agree with John's post in stating that London can be very dismall in the winter months. Their days and nights aren't near what we experience here. I don't know where you're from, but even NYC has decient daylight time for touring/sights and such. London can't offer you that, I'm afraid. As an adult, maybe you can handle the lack of sunshine/day, but for a 10 yr. old kid, well - it might be a real drag. Also, London is very expensive, and I mean very expensive. I think if you'd like to really do London, then it should be at a time when there is more "day" than "night", especially when it does have so many sights to take in. I'm sure you want to be outside "seeing" things as much as posssible, taking advantage of the day. <BR> Hope this helps, you've got alot of opinions to chose from.

Loved your title Sheryl!