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Find a viable alternative.

A trip to Bali? Choose Thailand.

Costa Rica? The Dominican Republic is less expensive.

Las Vegas? Try New Orleans instead.

Martha's Vineyard? Do off-season or drive to a closer beach.

"It's $4,000!!" is just going to shut down the conversation. Offering up a choice is a good way to negotiate.

And, hey, I do this when my children go nuts at Halloween. "We can spend this $400 on costumes now, but Xmas is going to look different." So, that's a path you can take, too. What would the extra $1500 mean? No winter break excursion? Can't get that X-Box, or driver's ed classes this year? Making it real to folks can help. FWIW, my children actually enjoy Halloween a lot more than any other holiday. If your family is willing to forgo other stuff, you may want to make room for this expense.

I'd start by changing the destination, adding a layover, or otherwise reducing the cost of the original vacation idea. See where it gets you. It will only be WWIII if you present an all-or-nothing scenario.
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