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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He does not sound like a person I would want to vacation with, let alone live with. But some nearby alternatives are Fallingwater in PA that you can combine with beautiful hikes, or taking the train to Philly and making a long weekend out of it - build it around something he would find enjoyable: art, history, science, food, etc.

Personally I love traveling and would prefer to travel alone, or just with my kids, or a friend who enjoys traveling than have a trip ruined by a miserly grouch. Maybe travel is not the best way for you all to spend your family time, so look into other things you could do together, a common hobby like learning a new skill or whatever. [/quote]

OP here.  I agree.  Whenever he "plans" the trip, he takes the longest route possible.  If he can't drive, he will make the air flight about four stops instead of one, just to prove a point.  Literally, we went overseas once in so many years, and it took 14 hours instead of six, and didn't save that much (if any). So, I have learned to plan everything, just not sure where to start.  It is difficult when the teens hav picked up on his immaturity, and they regress too.  I just want them to have a few happy memories. Before I know it, they will be on their own.  My family did not do fancy vacations (like you read about on DCUM), and i don't want anything fancy, just a little enjoyment in life.  My family really looked forward to and enjoyed our few trips together. DH's family took it as an opportunity to attack each other (usually DH) - they are very passive aggressive, and I just want a handful of happy experiences, that's all. Going away with them is not my idea of a good time, because DH regresses and is on his worst behavior with them. [/quote]

To add, I wouldn't care about the 14 hours if it were just me and him, but with the teens, it was grueling and non stop complaining (they see him do it).  [/quote]

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