I love Switzerland so I will disagree, but that said the northern meadows and granite domes of Yosemite are really stunning. The landscape changes from granite domes, to lush meadow to towering pine forests and back again. We chose to drag the kids on yet another hike, this time up Lembert Dome, with it’s 805ft ascent to the peak, other less patient folks just climb straight up the face. We then rewarded them and us with the afternoon on the beach, at the east end of Tenaya Lake, a huge expanse of crystal clear glacier fed water, and open water swimmer’s delight, not sure Stanborough quite lives up to this.

Day two was a trip down into Yosemite valley, where we would have been staying had we got our original choice, all I can say is that we lucked out. Whilst the valley is home to the most famous landmarks such as El Capitan and Half Dome, after the tranquility of the northern meadows, it seemed hot, dusty and busy. Glad we saw it but not what I will remember Yosemite for.