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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree with “It’s not in the budget.”

That gives them an in and you an out. [/quote]

The problem with this is that they'll get their feelings hurt when OP and her family go to Europe instead.

If she says, "we're saving for a trip to Europe," then in-laws can offer to pay for Disney, offer to got to Europe with them instead, or come up with another plan. The truth is generally your best bet.[/quote]

What the most recent poster said.  If you say not in your budget, they will be confused or offended when you go to Europe.  Be upfront: "We are actually saving for a trip to Europe, so we don't have room in the budget for another big vacation."  Then they have a chance to offer to pay (since you said you would go if they paid) or not offer (so you don't go).  If you don't want to vacation with them at all, say "we are saving for a trip to Europe, and budgeting both money and vacation time off for that, so we don't have more vacation time for another big trip."[/quote]

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