Background: Im single with grown children and 7 grandchildren. I do have a boyfriend of 10 years (not living with him).
So far, when I have gone on any trips, no matter who goes with me, I pay for the cost of the timeshare.
If its just me and the boyfriend. He will pay for food and gas, car rental. We pay for our own airfare.
If we invite his family. We split the cost of food and activities, he pays for car rental and everyone pays for own airfare.
If its my family. I will pay for most things. Activities are usually divided. Sometimes I will get a timeshare locally and we will just take turns going up there for the night.
I have given 3 of the kids trips for thier honeymoon.
Now the kids are wanting to go with thier friends. I think they should pay my maintenance/trading fees. They are ok with that.
My x-husband said he would match dollar for dollar what I spent on our son's wedding. Its at my house and Im doing alot of work but thats ok. Im giving them a Maui timeshare for thier present. MF's of course are high. He thinks he shouldnt count that because I would have to pay it anyway. I think I could trade it or rent it.
I understand others that dont have timeshares dont "get it" There are fees involved.
My question is how does everyone split the cost of travel?
So far, when I have gone on any trips, no matter who goes with me, I pay for the cost of the timeshare.
If its just me and the boyfriend. He will pay for food and gas, car rental. We pay for our own airfare.
If we invite his family. We split the cost of food and activities, he pays for car rental and everyone pays for own airfare.
If its my family. I will pay for most things. Activities are usually divided. Sometimes I will get a timeshare locally and we will just take turns going up there for the night.
I have given 3 of the kids trips for thier honeymoon.
Now the kids are wanting to go with thier friends. I think they should pay my maintenance/trading fees. They are ok with that.
My x-husband said he would match dollar for dollar what I spent on our son's wedding. Its at my house and Im doing alot of work but thats ok. Im giving them a Maui timeshare for thier present. MF's of course are high. He thinks he shouldnt count that because I would have to pay it anyway. I think I could trade it or rent it.
I understand others that dont have timeshares dont "get it" There are fees involved.
My question is how does everyone split the cost of travel?