My husband came up with the idea to let each older kid plan a 3 day trip. He gives them a budget and they have to decide where to go, make hotel arrangements, plan activities and purchase any tickets needed. They're also in charge of meals. Gas in on Dad!
It's been fun to see how each one spends the money. A nice hotel, restaurants for all meals, shopping and visiting museums or deciding to spend more on activities, less on the hotel, and buying groceries instead of eating out.
Our last trip was one that was fun for all children, young and old alike!