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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Either say no or try to do advance planning and get a schedule together.

I often vacation with family and I have
Strong opinions about making sure I can do the things I want on our trips. So what I do is send out a text to everyone (including my own family) asking what they want to do and giving a date
For response. Then I compile the list, eliminating the inevitable duplicates.

I then send the out list and ask if there is anything anyone plans to sit out. Once
I get that back I put together a schedule and send that out. If there is too much to do, at least something from everyone’s list will be included. And I make sure that there is at least one suggestion from every person that fits within the entire group’s abilities that gets on the list.

I know this sounds controlling but it isn’t really. It’s my effort to make sure everyone is satisfied and that I make the most out of our vacations. And everyone who travels with us loves this.  [/quote]
This sounds utterly awful. This is why extended families should not vacation together. [/quote]

So you probably wouldn’t vacation with us. But like I said, my family loves it. Everyone’s desires and opinions are considered and included. If people are going to opt out of things, that’s taken into consideration we plan so that the activity before the opt out ends at the hotel or there are separate transportation arrangements. Most of the planning is in advance so we’re not wasting time and possibly arguing while we’re on vacation. This kind of preplanning has virtually eliminated complaints like OPs and any other travel dissatisfaction for our family- except for unsolicited Parenting advice. [/quote]

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