"This way, everyone is a part of the planning process and feels they are getting the most out of vacation," she said.Financial issues can be awkward, acknowledged Amy Morin, a psychotherapist inIf one family or one person doesn't want to spend money on a specific activity, it can be helpful to say,"We prefer to do something a little more budget-friendly, so we're going to go to the pool today and you're welcome to join us if you like," said Morin.
You don't want to"guilt" others into spending more than they planned, she said — and there's no need to shame anyone who doesn't have as much money as others perhaps do. Having the ability to create memories in new places can allow for shared experiences that people otherwise would not be able to have together, said one expert about vacations among extended family.