https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 22:57:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630896 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:53:39 +0000 PawPrints 2630896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah we have done it a lot. The scenario you describe sounds familiar. DH's parents invited me on a trip to the Caribbean when we had been dating for less than a year. I took the plunge and had a fantastic time (it helped that they got us our own enormous suite to ourselves) and we've done tons of similar trips to island/beach places and ski vacations and cruises since. Not as much with my parents though we have done a couple. Currently there are (at least) two future vacations getting planned, one to Disney World with DH's parents and one to the Outer Banks with my parents, plus a Caribbean-or-possibly-somewhere-else trip for SIL's wedding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630868 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:21:57 +0000 snowjewelz 2630868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents? Absolutely. I have not traveled with my in-laws but I would have no problems to, especially if it means extra help with kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630519 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 22:15:36 +0000 kakimochi 2630519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes, enjoy it but glad we don't do it often too. we have been doing an annual trip with my husband's family, sisters and their family, there's 13 of us usually. we usually do one big vacation rental somewhere, and this past year we did a cruise to alaska. it was great, and having our kids exposed to a big family trip is fun for them too. it's fun but at the end though, i'm happy to get back to my own home/space. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630510 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 21:12:31 +0000 Boogs 2630510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've travelled with both, more than once now. We learned (the hard way) everyone needs their own cars and separate places to stay. Otherwise, it can be really fun and helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630499 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:40:43 +0000 irene 2630499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom. I would shoot myself to end my misery if I ever had to travel with my FIL. While I think my husband would shoot himself if he had to travel with either of these groups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630494 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:06:45 +0000 Littlebit7 2630494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We might be the anomaly. We did a big ski trip to Europe with my parents, my sister and her now husband, my in laws, my sister in law/her husband and three kids, and my brother in law/his wife. It was great but we were happy we all had our own hotel rooms and itineraries. My parents and in laws get along really well. We've also taken several trips where we've rented big beach houses with both my and my husband parents. </p> <p>We travel with my parents 1-2x a year. Pretty big international trips. Even better now that we have LO. An extra set of hands or two is totally welcome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630492 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 19:51:48 +0000 SweetiePie 2630492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We havent really traveled with my parents yet. But we would and talk about it often, it just hasn't happened. We've traveled with my in laws out of obligation (weddings, showers, etc). Not shared a room or even a house. But have been in the same destination at the same time.<br /> We would never ever do it for fun/vacation. Like, ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630471 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 16:47:53 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2630471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I took a cruise with his Mom last year and shared a cabin on the cruise ship, it was tight and I was ready for a break afterwords, but it was more or less ok. We stayed in air b&amp;bs for a few days after the cruise docked so we made sure to look at places with 2 bedrooms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630431 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 13:57:21 +0000 pachamama 2630431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I had to travel with either or... I would just absolutely not travel. I went to a wedding weekend with my in-laws and ... yeah... never again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630407 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 11:35:09 +0000 MaryM 2630407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom, absolutely. My Mil, less likely. We just have a different lifestyle from her </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630397 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 10:43:14 +0000 emilye519 2630397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have vacationed with my family and would do it again. Although they really like cruises and theme parks and it just is too much for us, we like more laid back vacations so we don't have anything planned with them at the moment. </p> <p>I absolutely would not travel with my in-laws. We just don't see eye to eye and I think there would be a lot of conflict. So short visits are probably for the best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630393 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 10:29:15 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2630393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, this is my preferred way to travel. We've traveled with both my in-laws and with my parents.</p> <p>We went to Hawaii last year and got to actually go swimming as a couple while my mother-in-law played in the sand with our two-year-old. She was thrilled because she doesn't usually get to spend that long with him. We even got to go out to dinner a couple of times on our own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630384 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 09:26:11 +0000 looch 2630384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, have done it. And I've even travelled with my mom and MIL on the same trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630373 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:35:41 +0000 Mrs. Train 2630373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have traveled with both my parents and my in laws. Every 2 years we go out to Utah for Christmas with my in laws and usually rent a condo together. We just took a weekend trip with my parents to Sequoia. I have also traveled with all four of them. We have done a few big vacations together with both my parents and my in laws together. It works great because then both sets of grandparents get to experience the vacations with their grand kids. We have a great time together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630367 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:19:14 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2630367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have traveled with my in laws in the past. We shared a condo in Florida with them. They aren't my favorite people and I see them everyday anyway so it wasn't the best but not too bad. Plus they stayed at the condo after DD went to bed so DH and I could go walk the beach/eat. I would travel with my parents, and even though I'm closer with them, it would be harder for me just because I'd feel bad if I didn't want to include them in every single plan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630354 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 06:44:43 +0000 psw27 2630354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes but not with my FIL, only my parents and MIL. I love traveling with my mom, I hope we have be a girl's trip someday soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630352 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 06:41:43 +0000 Astro Bee 2630352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We travelled to France and Belgium this summer with my parents. It was their first trip to Europe and we arranged everything, what cities we would stay in, the Air BNBs, the rental car, and how to get around on the Metro. My parents went along with everything, because they are very relaxed and also don't speak the language. I think it would have been more stressful with my in-laws. I would have worried about my MIL being rude to wait staff, and whether that had brought marijuana with them. Also, I wouldn't have been comfortable leaving DS with them while DH and I had our date in Paris. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630336 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 02:16:39 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2630336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would travel with family without a second thought! We stayed in a vintage trailer for one night camping with my mother in law years ago. That was interesting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630334 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 02:07:39 +0000 Cherrybee 2630334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are hoping to go away with my in laws next year. I can't wait! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630331 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 01:29:16 +0000 Purpledaisy 2630331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! We traveled with my dad last year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630328 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:55:49 +0000 lamariniere 2630328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have with both sets (with my dad in Asia and with my ILs in Europe). So far it has always worked out and, free babysitter for nights out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630322 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 23:49:20 +0000 808love 2630322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to travel all the time with my mom before marriage. Two years ago we met up on a family trip for only two days of the trip and it went well. This year I set up a trip where LO and I are mainly traveling with my mom and DH will meet us there. I think it will be fine, mainly because I am in charge of the trip and my mom just wants to come along for the ride. We are staying in cozy one bedroom. I know the area well and will introduce the place to her. I also know my mom's traveling style and she is very up front and easygoing. I have had awesome trips with her in the past.<br /> Now as for my dad, I think it would be harder because he doesn't communicate as well and I have to read his mind and cues. That is tough for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630305 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 22:15:57 +0000 sapphire 2630305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We brought my mother along on our last big trip. We'd like to more travel with both families in the future. It's super helpful to have more hands for the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630292 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 21:25:57 +0000 nana87 2630292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've gone on several family vacations with my family before, we either get separate hotel rooms or rent a house with enough bedrooms.</p> <p>We've only traveled once with my in-laws, back when dh and I first started dating, but mostly bc they don't travel much. We would consider it, though it's def more potential for tension/drama then my family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630284 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 21:03:50 +0000 Beth24 2630284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! My mom and dad take my siblings and I on a big family vacation every year. I'm the only ones with kiddos so it's great because usually at least one of my siblings or parents can hang out with the kids while DH and I go out to dinner or do some sort of activity together. We typically rent a house for all of us but have stayed in hotels too (definitely separate rooms!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630275 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 20:28:18 +0000 delight 2630275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I've visited my dad in Florida with DD a couple of times and it has been great. This March, DH and the new baby will be coming too. It's just a two Bedroom condo. The baby and I will have one room, DH and DD have the other room and my dad will sleep on the pullout couch in the living room. It's just for 5 nights and my dad really enjoys his time with the grandkids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630238 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 19:11:24 +0000 yoursilverlining 2630238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would with my parents, and have on rare occasion. </p> <p>We travel often with my MIL and it works wells for all of us - but only because my MIL is respectful, independent and understands the concept of needing privacy and space! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630235 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 19:01:32 +0000 avivoca 2630235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>NO. </p> <p>My mom is a horrible travel companion. I could do it with my dad and sister. But my mom makes every trip awful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630234 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:57:31 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2630234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't think twice about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-travel-with-your-parents#post-2630231 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:52:42 +0000 erinbaderin 2630231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few years ago, pre-kids, my husband and I went to a destination wedding that my parents also attended. When we checked in they asked if we were together, my dad said yes, so they gave us adjoining rooms! That was a bit too much togetherness and I ended up having our room changed. We've been to Vegas with my parents twice and it's been great, they babysat while we went out and did things. We also went to Paris with the in-laws a few years ago and the first day was a bit fraught but then we figured out a rhythm (mostly made up of "we'll meet you at x place at y time" because we liked to walk everywhere and they didn't) and then it was great. </p>