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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I disagree that you have to do a long weekend with them. Just be honest while being as kind as possible, yet also being completely firm. "Mom, throwing a party for Dad sounds great. Unfortunately we won't be able to attend since we'll be on a trip then. You'd love to come? Sorry, we've agreed as a family we want this one to just be the four of us. We've realized we're not great traveling companions anymore - we want to be much more physical than you and Dad are able, be very last minute and casual about meals, and go to hot climates which doctors say is dangerous for people your age. We really did have a great time traveling together for so many years though, didn't we? I'm sad that's come to an end. Can we take you and Dad out for dinner after we get back?" [/quote]
This is kind.

To others saying OP should change her vacation to accommodate the parents. Would you all do the same if your parents were bed bound? Would you skip certain things if your parents had conditions that limited them to more adventurous activities? You’d sacrifice your children and their experience for your parents? Its OK when good things come to an end.[/quote]

OP has already made the decision but she wants to skip the part about telling her parents and that's not really an option. So what now?[/quote]

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