USVI-On-Line

I can't even get my plans together with family members that want to go! It makes me crazy that I arranged my vacation dates and villa choice around their schdules and now they are backing out! UGGHHH

If I was going with friends that were having trouble with their relationship I'd have them book their own villa and car.

Get your own car...and a big bottle of rum. The couple in question has obviously never been to St John(Love City)...if they had they would not be having any troubles.

My brother brought his girlfriend from HELL a couple of years ago. It was horrible. She is a total lunatic and thankfully she is now gone. He has a new fiance now and she is coming in May - I'm praying for the best.

Are you the Eagles mascot?

The herd only moves at the speed of the slowest beast.

Agree to the finances before the trip. We use a shared account in an envelope for food and drinks that we call the beer-kitty. Everyone puts $100 in the kitty at the beginning of the week and puts receipts in there with their name on it. We settle up when we get home.

I rent my own vehicle and let other people share vehicles if they wish.

This works well for us, but we only travel with people who don't argue about money, now. There's nothing that will ruin a dinner faster than someone pulling out a calculator when the check arrives.

Cheers, RickG

Settling up the money isn't the problem...there is just an uncomfortable vibe going on right now. Used to hang out with them all the time but haven't in awhile while they work out their probs. Hoping that doesn't transfer over during vacation.
He's in a "not drinking" kick at the moment...which I don't mind if your still fun...but right now, they are not!

Swoop- I have been on a vacation with this same situation in the Outer Banks years ago. Yes, it did ruin the vacation and the only memory of that trip is ugly !

If deposits are already in, you may want to get together with the one you are closest to and suggest that they stay in another villa/hotel while they work things out so as not to ruin it for the other two couples. It is your vacation too. Who wants to be on pins and needles.

Not an easy conversation to have but one that is necessary if you want to enjoy the trip you have been waiting for.