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[quote=Anonymous]Change up your pace. We did a vacation with my parents last year where we planned and paid for everything. But my mom really didn’t want to go, dragged her feet, and complained all day, every day. It got easier when we took turns and gave her a lot more down time. One of us would stay with her at the Airbnb, while the rest of the crew went out to see something. Then they’d come back and we’d switch: The other person would stay with her at the Airbnb while the rest of the group went out. That was the last trip I will ever do with her again, but taking turns was key to survival.

Respect physical limits. My mom has bad knees, so part of her complaining had everything to do with feeling physically miserable. We switched to less walking and Uber/taxis between locations. Also, look into booking a cooking class or other activity where they can sit and still participate in something. Worth every penny. If they won’t pay, then you pay. Consider it a sanity fee. You just need to survive this.

Our DS is now a teen, but when we traveled with him as a toddler, we built in playground sessions every few hours. He really didn’t care about the colosseum or Roman aqueducts or Big Ben. You’ll never see all of the sights in one trip anyway, so make sure to pause for ice cream, a pick up game of neighborhood football, or romp in the playground.[/quote]

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