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[quote=Anonymous]If it isn't a restful or fun trip for you, I'd say one major holiday every other year, so long as you host them for one major holiday the year you don't head west. If you enjoy their company, just not the trip, see if they can visit you more often, or vacation with you somewhere more enjoyable. There can be some serious advantages to having more adults on your family vacation. Date night! Take turns cooking! More adult conversation!

My in-laws are in Georgia and DD was 6 before we dragged her down there. We saw them several times a year, but either at our home, or my SILs halfway between. Their house isn't as comfortable and there isn't much to do in their little town. And since they are both retired, easier (and cheaper) for them to travel than for us.

We do spend our summer vacation with my parents b/c they have a vacation home with plenty of room and there is a lot to do. And we spend spring break with my parents at a ski resort b/c they ski (in-laws do not). Is it fair or perfect? Not exactly.

When your kids are older, you might be able to send them to California to visit with your parents (if they are in good health, etc) without you.[/quote]

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