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[quote=Anonymous]When I was in my early 20s, my mom rented a house at a beach 4 hours away from me for the summer, and assumed I would spend the summer there.

It was a thing. I said I could do a week, but did not plan to spend 2 months there.
(I teach).

I just don't like the beach, and I didn't know anyone there.
It seemed Grey Gardens to me.

I think it makes sense to call this "their time share" and talk about "their next trip,".
If you want to commit to 1 trip a year, resign yourself to that.

Every other year is also a choice.

This does have the potential to be a "we got this so WE ALL COULD BE TOGETHER" fantasy, and you may have to both firm and subtle.

FWIW, I have a time share, and sometimes I invite my parents. I don't expect them to come.
When I bought it, I assumed a single friend would love to come on trips with us.
A year later, she fell in love and is busier.

My point is that people purchase a fantasy, and mentally cast others in certain roles.  You don't have to burst their bubble, but you can be kind by saying, "I hope you really enjoy your trips as a couple. Send pictures,".

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