I am keeping my fingers crossed as well. I have been asked by a dear friend to plan a trip for the celebration of her daughter's high school graduation. It would also include her teenage son. She works as a server at the restaurant I eat at every night.
As you can imagine, things are tight, but she has been housesitting for me on my trips to make extra money. But free dining or a good room discount will really ease the cost greatly.
In addition, since we will have three drivers, we have also decided to drive as well - which will save us a ton of money. I will really miss not flying, but we live about 15 hours away, so if we each take a five hour shift, we are good to go. I am excited; the furthest I have driven is about 7-1/2 hours to my grandparents from DE to CT, so I am thrilled about this.
Come on free dining....