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[quote=Anonymous]Prior to any trip planned with family members we share a google document. Everyone puts their top 5 things they want to see or do during the trip. Its a great way to see what the family is interested in doing, where there is overlap and gauge everyone's expectations. As a group we rank the activities and try to ensure that everyone will get to do their top choice. Sometimes it takes a lot of effort to make it happen and sometimes the group is not always thrilled tagging along. But what we have found is that it allows everyone to voice their wants before the trip - once on the trip the family dynamics tend to get in the way of making group decisions. This has been especially helpful with our older and younger family members. From there, people can decide what they want to see/do together. My MIL's requirement is that we have 1 family dinner together and 1 family photo. My FIL likes to have 1 day of not getting in a car to go anywhere (he doesn't like driving or being in cars for long drives), and my nieces and nephews want to go to amusement parks. Folks can sit out as they desire but we always try to find common ground with quiet times for all. There was one entire trip I stayed behind and read by the pool..I was sick of the family melt downs. [/quote]

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