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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is what my parents do - say they are dying to go on a family vacation and then pick something that interests them and is often inconvenient for others, then expect us to pay (although they certainly have the money to treat us all).

In your situation, I told my parents we would love to join but are already planning a trip to London to visit friends (which was true) so unfortunately it’s not in our budget for next year. That gave them a clear opportunity to offer to pay, but they didn’t so we didn’t go.

You should try the same. Just tell them you’ve already planned/committed to something else and give them the hint.[/quote]

Yes, you get it. Thanks, I’ll try that. I’m guessing we won’t go, which is fine.[/quote]

NP.  I would try it.  In fact, I would even beef it up a little about how fun it would be for the kids.  Chances are your inlaws will step up and do it.  FWIW our kids loooooved doing that Disney stuff with their grandparents.  The Disney cruises are a PITA but they do everything for you and it is a great way for grandparents and their grandchildren to have some fun together.  An alternative is for the grandparents and grandkids to go to the resort itself and stay in one of the Concierge hotels.  Our older kids are in college now and they still talk fondly and enthusiastically about those trips with their grandparents![/quote]

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