Mostly I would be sure to have an understanding about how to handle kids' meals and treats.
I'm guessing that kids are involved. The vegan family may not want their kids around kids who are eating cheese/pepperoni pizza, chicken nuggets and ice cream etc. because their kids will probably be interested in those delicious kid foods. It could be tough: you have a right to feed your kids the foods they eat as does the vegan family. How to handle? You just have to talk about it out loud.

I have a close friend who is strictly kosher but also very easy going. We spent loads of summer days together and my kids generally ate vegetarian (that's what they did out of their house) in their presence although my friend always said "order whatever they want" we respected each other's preferences and needs, and we talked about it too. I explained it to my kids, they understood that they could have pepperoni pizza another time but we would eat things that their friends could eat too when visiting together. It always worked out.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you just eat vegan for a week?

The point of a vacation is to have fun, and not being able to have ice cream, seafood, grilled meats, etc. is no fun.

Sorbet is awesome, you can grill tons of veggies as well as some fruits, and you can grill tofu. Surely you can't be so stupid as to think vegan people don't have fun on vacations.

Apologies, I should have ended my post with "to me." Doing without those food is no fun TO ME. Therefore I would never "just eat vegan for a week." Also tofu is just wretched.

I'm not the PP, but if I said "vacation isn't fun to me without alcohol" most people would stay that is disordered. If you cannot enjoy a vacation without ice cream, seafood, and grilled meat, that sounds like a you issue that you should maybe work on, rather than a pronouncement about what is and is not fun for other people.

I'm not a fan of tofu myself, but it's absolutely ridiculous to suggest that there are no fun foods that don't involve animal products. Are you honestly sitting here saying that you do not enjoy ANY food that doesn't contain animal products? None? Zero?

A week without wine and a week without meat are comparable. A week without beer and a week without ice cream are comparable. But to eat vegan for a week is to give up every single kind of meat, seafood, and poultry, as well as every single dairy product and eggs. Even honey is probably out. Butter and eggs are staple ingredients, not rare indulgences. We all eat some meals that are vegan, but for non vegans, a week’s worth of vegan breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the whole family is a headache.

OP, is the other family bothered by people eating meat in their presence? I wouldn’t want to make vegan friends queasy by eating a steak in front of them. If you’re close enough to go on vacation together, you should be close enough to have an honest conversation with them about how to handle meals.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you just eat vegan for a week?

The point of a vacation is to have fun, and not being able to have ice cream, seafood, grilled meats, etc. is no fun.

Sorbet is awesome, you can grill tons of veggies as well as some fruits, and you can grill tofu. Surely you can't be so stupid as to think vegan people don't have fun on vacations.

Apologies, I should have ended my post with "to me." Doing without those food is no fun TO ME. Therefore I would never "just eat vegan for a week." Also tofu is just wretched.

I don't think you were invited on OP's vacation so chill

Oh sorry, didn't realize that only people invited on OP's vacation can opine. It's gonna be a pretty quiet thread.

Feel free to "opine" but she's asking how to make this work, not if you would choose this particular vacation and why or why not.

How are you going on vacation with these people if you are not comfortable discussing something as basic as this?

I think any two families need to discuss food plans before a joint trip. Some families pack coolers others eat out most meals. IF your preferences are very different just plan to work out your own meals. Just make sure all the kids are up on the plan from the start.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you just eat vegan for a week?

The point of a vacation is to have fun, and not being able to have ice cream, seafood, grilled meats, etc. is no fun.

Sorbet is awesome, you can grill tons of veggies as well as some fruits, and you can grill tofu. Surely you can't be so stupid as to think vegan people don't have fun on vacations.

Apologies, I should have ended my post with "to me." Doing without those food is no fun TO ME. Therefore I would never "just eat vegan for a week." Also tofu is just wretched.

I'm not the PP, but if I said "vacation isn't fun to me without alcohol" most people would stay that is disordered. If you cannot enjoy a vacation without ice cream, seafood, and grilled meat, that sounds like a you issue that you should maybe work on, rather than a pronouncement about what is and is not fun for other people.

I'm not a fan of tofu myself, but it's absolutely ridiculous to suggest that there are no fun foods that don't involve animal products. Are you honestly sitting here saying that you do not enjoy ANY food that doesn't contain animal products? None? Zero?

Why not address the vegans with the same diatribe?

"Are you honestly sitting here saying that you do not enjoy ANY food that contains animal products? None? Zero?"

Their meals will require much more planning than yours because it's not always easy to find a vegan option. You need to use your words and has out what they want/need and what you want/need. You don't have to be constantly together for 5 days straight, it's fine to separate for some things. Just talk about it now so you don't end up in a situation where you're all hangry and some of you don't have anything to eat. No one is going to be reasonable then.

Unless they are brand new vegans, they know how to handle meals at restaurants. I have a friend that eats vegan and she has no problems putting together her dinner at restaurants. Sometimes it’s a meal full of sides, but she’s ok with it and not my worry.

Anonymous wrote:I would ask them what they’re thinking

This. Use your words.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you just eat vegan for a week?

The point of a vacation is to have fun, and not being able to have ice cream, seafood, grilled meats, etc. is no fun.

Sorbet is awesome, you can grill tons of veggies as well as some fruits, and you can grill tofu. Surely you can't be so stupid as to think vegan people don't have fun on vacations.

Apologies, I should have ended my post with "to me." Doing without those food is no fun TO ME. Therefore I would never "just eat vegan for a week." Also tofu is just wretched.

I don't think you were invited on OP's vacation so chill

Oh sorry, didn't realize that only people invited on OP's vacation can opine. It's gonna be a pretty quiet thread.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you just eat vegan for a week?

The point of a vacation is to have fun, and not being able to have ice cream, seafood, grilled meats, etc. is no fun.

Sorbet is awesome, you can grill tons of veggies as well as some fruits, and you can grill tofu. Surely you can't be so stupid as to think vegan people don't have fun on vacations.

Apologies, I should have ended my post with "to me." Doing without those food is no fun TO ME. Therefore I would never "just eat vegan for a week." Also tofu is just wretched.

I'm not the PP, but if I said "vacation isn't fun to me without alcohol" most people would stay that is disordered. If you cannot enjoy a vacation without ice cream, seafood, and grilled meat, that sounds like a you issue that you should maybe work on, rather than a pronouncement about what is and is not fun for other people.

I'm not a fan of tofu myself, but it's absolutely ridiculous to suggest that there are no fun foods that don't involve animal products. Are you honestly sitting here saying that you do not enjoy ANY food that doesn't contain animal products? None? Zero?

Lol, you've worked yourself into quite a lather there, my friend! Alcohol, unlike seafood or ice cream, is an addictive substance, so your analogy is a poor one. I enjoy fruits, vegetables, and grains, but I eat them alongside my animal products. I see no reason to "work on" my enjoyment of various foods. In fact, my food intake is far more varied than that of a vegan, simply because I rule no food out. Except tofu. Because it's wretched.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you just eat vegan for a week?

The point of a vacation is to have fun, and not being able to have ice cream, seafood, grilled meats, etc. is no fun.

Sorbet is awesome, you can grill tons of veggies as well as some fruits, and you can grill tofu. Surely you can't be so stupid as to think vegan people don't have fun on vacations.

Apologies, I should have ended my post with "to me." Doing without those food is no fun TO ME. Therefore I would never "just eat vegan for a week." Also tofu is just wretched.

I'm not the PP, but if I said "vacation isn't fun to me without alcohol" most people would stay that is disordered. If you cannot enjoy a vacation without ice cream, seafood, and grilled meat, that sounds like a you issue that you should maybe work on, rather than a pronouncement about what is and is not fun for other people.

I'm not a fan of tofu myself, but it's absolutely ridiculous to suggest that there are no fun foods that don't involve animal products. Are you honestly sitting here saying that you do not enjoy ANY food that doesn't contain animal products? None? Zero?

This has to be one of the dumbest posts I've read. There is a big difference between "I can't go on vacation without alcohol" and "I can't go on vacation without eating a non vegan diet".

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you just eat vegan for a week?

The point of a vacation is to have fun, and not being able to have ice cream, seafood, grilled meats, etc. is no fun.

Sorbet is awesome, you can grill tons of veggies as well as some fruits, and you can grill tofu. Surely you can't be so stupid as to think vegan people don't have fun on vacations.

Apologies, I should have ended my post with "to me." Doing without those food is no fun TO ME. Therefore I would never "just eat vegan for a week." Also tofu is just wretched.

I don't think you were invited on OP's vacation so chill

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you just eat vegan for a week?

The point of a vacation is to have fun, and not being able to have ice cream, seafood, grilled meats, etc. is no fun.

Sorbet is awesome, you can grill tons of veggies as well as some fruits, and you can grill tofu. Surely you can't be so stupid as to think vegan people don't have fun on vacations.

Apologies, I should have ended my post with "to me." Doing without those food is no fun TO ME. Therefore I would never "just eat vegan for a week." Also tofu is just wretched.

I'm not the PP, but if I said "vacation isn't fun to me without alcohol" most people would stay that is disordered. If you cannot enjoy a vacation without ice cream, seafood, and grilled meat, that sounds like a you issue that you should maybe work on, rather than a pronouncement about what is and is not fun for other people.

I'm not a fan of tofu myself, but it's absolutely ridiculous to suggest that there are no fun foods that don't involve animal products. Are you honestly sitting here saying that you do not enjoy ANY food that doesn't contain animal products? None? Zero?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you just eat vegan for a week?

The point of a vacation is to have fun, and not being able to have ice cream, seafood, grilled meats, etc. is no fun.

Sorbet is awesome, you can grill tons of veggies as well as some fruits, and you can grill tofu. Surely you can't be so stupid as to think vegan people don't have fun on vacations.

You look stupid. Its quite obvious PP was talking about the non vegans not having fun on vacation because they can't eat the food they would like.