I traveled extensively in my youth, am very glad I did. Totally agree things will never be the same, actually have not been since 9/11 way too many rules implemented, now it will only become worse.
A lighthouse on an island would be a dream come true for at least six months to totally relax, replenish mind and soul, never stop dreaming it is healthy...
Growing up we were four children, holidays always by train travel, another thing sorely missed. Your dad taking you out on a boat must have been fun, a wonderful experience, we were sent into the garden to do chores more often than not, or play outside.
Haha! Yes!!! When we were home during the season of growth, the older kids were sent to the garden to weed after dinner! I think they just liked keeping us out of trouble. ;)
Each child given set chores, family all worked together no pay, no excuses once your chores were done you were free to go play till the sun went down. Just seemed to work like a well oiled machine don't you think?