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[quote=Anonymous][quote] OP here.

My sister is quite wealthy, and we are not. We do NOT “mooch” off of anyone and I am very sensitive to that.

My sister goes on elaborate vacations. We do not. She definitely views us as….poor? Borrowers? I’m not sure.

My cousin is delighted we can use her home. Genuinely.

I have a sister like you and I am wealthy. I could see myself saying this too her. The reason is that my sister only ever travels this way. Every vacation is from mooching. She will call up relatives who live in cool places and ask to come stay with them for a week. It puts people in an awkward position and some people are too polite to say no. I would never use someone else's place even when they offer. I am more self sufficient. I take trips I can fund. My sister relies on others-- its gross.[/quote]

I find this repellent.  I think generosity is a great quality, and you obviously disagree.

OP, I am in your sister/cousin’s position and my sister is in yours.  My sister’s family takes most of their vacations to our vacation home, and I am SO HAPPY that it means her family has a vacation (and that our home gets used).  I WANT them to use our house.  You are most definitely not being tacky by staying at your cousin’s.  Bring a hostess gift (food is always good) and send a note and maybe a small gift card to a local coffee shop or restaurant after your stay.  Enjoy![/quote]

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