Trust me, I wouldn't wish that upon anyone, and I understand that sentiment completely. Does your Apparition need to be to a place you know? My teleporting does. I've read in the brochure that the hotel is located off one of the coasts of Scotland, but I don't know exactly where.
For some people, the desire to get out of here isn't as strong as with others. For example, I've found that I feel more comfortable and like I fit in better here than I do at home, but that's just me.
Usually, it's a matter of visualizing the object and willing it into existence. What I could do, is get you a broom that meets your specifications, and you could enchant it as you wish. I have no problem with showing you what I'm capable of at some point.
I've taken up baking to combat boredom. The only flying I've done has been short jaunts, and I haven't done it in a while.
I'm good with meeting up anytime. I'm in room 201, currently without a roommate, and if I'm not in my room I'm usually either in the kitchen or wandering around the graveyard.