To get over the holiday blues of missing TTR, I book my next trip there within a week of my return to Europe. It does help
Totally agree that Caliente is a bit over priced. Think "Econolodge" as far as the hotel goes!!! We went on a "special" where they waived the daily usage fees. Their Friday/Saturday nite dances are really a notch up from Patty Os. Also have heard that the last "family" moved out last year !!! that is great news !! I hear that the main pool is heated now !!!
Hey, you're a teacher...turn it into a learning experience. "...so, kids, if we were at the beach in Europe right now, what would their bathing suits look like?...."