Having said that, we went to Whistler a few years back, skiing. I’m of the opinion that decent snow and slopes are the same, whether they are in another continent or not.
You shouldn't be allowed a passport until you've visited every county of the UK. Many southerners never even see the north in their lifetimes, yet jet off all over the place.
You can make wherever you are as much fun as you want it to be. Life's about experiences and people, not places.
I'll be kayaking in the UK sea this weekend. No passport or sun lotion required. With people, having a laugh.
Our family enjoy both the UK and other countries and are better off for it. My youngest sprog is off to Norfolk this weekend. He had five foreign holidays last year and a few in the UK.