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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes we encounter this scenario. First I say, the trip is planned for two couples. Plane reservations, taxis, car rentals, tours, restaurant reservations, etc. It's too difficult to make the changes at this point.. It just won't work out. Maybe another time

Obviously they may decide to plan a parallel trip, in which case I send my itinerary and say " this is what I'm doing". If you aren't interested, can't get reservations, etc, each group can do their own thing. Maybe we have breakfast or cocktails together at hotel (if they get reservations there)

I do my best not to share trip info unnecessarily. Obviously, difficult with family. My SIL once had a mini meltdown over restaurant choices part way through an already planned trip she and my brother joined. I had sent the list of where we were eating, offered to add them to the reservations, and told them..in writing!.. that if it wasn't to their taste we didn't all have to eat together every night. The original two couples had planned the trip around certain restaurants. It was part of our reason for going.  She's easy to travel with only if you are willing to prioritize her wishes.

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This would be my plan. Assuming I do not dislike these people. Make no efforts for them but share your itinerary. I just planned a trip for 10 intentionally but 4 would have been so much easier. I’ve also given my itinerary to a friend who decided to join us part of the time, which was fine since they knew they could join where they want but I’m not catering to them.[/quote]

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